How to do a single/double/triple loop

So you know how to skate backwards, do some basic tricks, and now you want to learn to do a loop...

Things You'll Need

  • figure skates
  • ice rink
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Instructions

    • 1

      Skate backwards.

    • 2

      Put your left foot in front of your right, while both are still in contact with the ice surface. Your weight should be predominately on your right/back foot. You should be leaning slightly to the right, so that you are slightly on your right-outside edge and left-inside edge.

    • 3

      Bend your legs and jump, pulling your arms in to cross your chest and turning over your left shoulder.

    • 4

      Pull in tight, hold your center, and do one, two, or three rotations in the air.

    • 5

      You should land on your right foot, gliding backwards. Your left foot is extended to the back, and your arms are firmly extended to the sides.