The simplest
spin in
figure skating.
Done by
swinging the free
leg hard around and pulling in with the arms so that the body
rotates over the skate.
The spin, like all spins, is done on with the part of the blade directly below the the
ball of the foot.
The
important aspect of this spin is to
center it, so the skater does not travel on the
ice. This is done with perfect
balence to create small circles scratched on the ice.
One can also raise ones hands above the head to create an
interesting look.
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