Videos of Figure Skating Moves
Figure skating must be seen and videos make it possible for ice skaters, figure skating fans, and those who like to ice skate to see skating in action. This section includes different videos that show skaters doing individual figure skating moves.
Video of a Figure Skater Doing Spirals
This short video was submitted directly to About.com. It shows a figure skater doing some spirals. A spiral or arabesque is an ice skating move done on one foot where the free leg and back are horizontal to the ice.
This short video was submitted directly to About.com. It shows a figure skater doing some spirals. A spiral or arabesque is an ice skating move done on one foot where the free leg and back are horizontal to the ice.
Video of an Axel Jump
This video shows a figure skater doing several Axel jumps in practice and in competition.
This video shows a figure skater doing several Axel jumps in practice and in competition.
Video of an Axel Lift
This short video clip shows a pair skating team doing an axel lift.
This short video clip shows a pair skating team doing an axel lift.
Video of a Backflip
The backflip is considered an illegal figure skating move. It can be done in exhibitions and in professional ice skating competitions, but the backflip will not receive credit and a skater will receive deductions (or be disqualified) if the move is performed in eligible figure skating competitions.
The backflip is considered an illegal figure skating move. It can be done in exhibitions and in professional ice skating competitions, but the backflip will not receive credit and a skater will receive deductions (or be disqualified) if the move is performed in eligible figure skating competitions.
Video of Scott Cramer Doing a Back Flip on Ice Skates
Scott Cramer was the third figure skater in history to do back flips on ice skates.....he did 10,032 of them. This video shows Scott doing one of his famous back flips in 1986.
Scott Cramer was the third figure skater in history to do back flips on ice skates.....he did 10,032 of them. This video shows Scott doing one of his famous back flips in 1986.
Video of a Back Scratch Spin
A backspin must be mastered before figure skaters can do axels and double jumps. This video shows a male figure skater perform an excellent back scratch spin.
A backspin must be mastered before figure skaters can do axels and double jumps. This video shows a male figure skater perform an excellent back scratch spin.
Video of a Camel spin
A camel spin is a figure skating spin that is done with the same body position as the spiral (arabesque). This short video clip shows a figure skater doing an excellent camel spin.
A camel spin is a figure skating spin that is done with the same body position as the spiral (arabesque). This short video clip shows a figure skater doing an excellent camel spin.
Video of a Death Drop
A spectacular flying spin is the death drop. The spin ends in a back sit spin position. In the death drop, the position is horizontal to the ice and the skater’s body faces towards the ice for a short second. Then, the skater lands in a back sit spin position and does a back sit spin. This video shows a figure skater demonstrating the move.
A spectacular flying spin is the death drop. The spin ends in a back sit spin position. In the death drop, the position is horizontal to the ice and the skater’s body faces towards the ice for a short second. Then, the skater lands in a back sit spin position and does a back sit spin. This video shows a figure skater demonstrating the move.
Video of a Death Sprial
This is a video of a pair skating team practicing a death spiral.
This is a video of a pair skating team practicing a death spiral.
Video of a Double Axel Jump
In this video, a figure skater demonstrates a double Axel.
In this video, a figure skater demonstrates a double Axel.
Video of a Double Axel - Double Toe Loop Combination
This short video shows a male figure skater doing a double axel - double toe loop jump combination.
This short video shows a male figure skater doing a double axel - double toe loop jump combination.
Video of Tiffany Vise and Derek Trent Landing the First Throw Quad Salchow
On November 17, 2007, U.S. pair skaters, Tiffany Vise and Derek Trent landed the first quadruple throw Salchow at a figure skating competition. This video clip records that moment in figure skating history.
On November 17, 2007, U.S. pair skaters, Tiffany Vise and Derek Trent landed the first quadruple throw Salchow at a figure skating competition. This video clip records that moment in figure skating history.
Video of a Fying Sit Spin
A flying sit spin is a difficult, but spectacular, figure skating move. The flying sit spin is similar to a sit spin, but the skater first jumps into the air and then lands in the sit spin position and completes a sit spin. This video shows a skater performing a good quality flying sit spin.
A flying sit spin is a difficult, but spectacular, figure skating move. The flying sit spin is similar to a sit spin, but the skater first jumps into the air and then lands in the sit spin position and completes a sit spin. This video shows a skater performing a good quality flying sit spin.
Debbie Weinstein Minter Does an Original Figure at the 2008 Colorado Champs
Years ago, beautiful designs were skated on clean ice in the shape of a figure eight. These complex designs were called figures and that is why Figure Skating is called FIGURE Skating. In 2008, US Figure Skating Gold Medalist, Debbie Weinstein Minter performed an original figure that included many figure skating turns, loops, and edges. This video shows her artistic and original "figure performance." She named it "Compost Heap" becuase it had a "little of everything all mixed together."
Years ago, beautiful designs were skated on clean ice in the shape of a figure eight. These complex designs were called figures and that is why Figure Skating is called FIGURE Skating. In 2008, US Figure Skating Gold Medalist, Debbie Weinstein Minter performed an original figure that included many figure skating turns, loops, and edges. This video shows her artistic and original "figure performance." She named it "Compost Heap" becuase it had a "little of everything all mixed together."
Figure Skating is Possible on Dry Land
In this video, Nick Perna, the inventor of the PIC® Skate, and figure skater, Debbie Prachar, perform figure skating moves first on an ice rink and then do the same moves on concrete while wearing PIC® Skates.
In this video, Nick Perna, the inventor of the PIC® Skate, and figure skater, Debbie Prachar, perform figure skating moves first on an ice rink and then do the same moves on concrete while wearing PIC® Skates.
Video of Various Figure Skating Moves
This video was submitted directly to About.com in May of 2008. It shows a young teen practicing various figure skating jumps and spins. The video begins with her landing a clean double lutz jump. Some of the other ice skating moves included in the video are a double toe loop, double salchow, double flip, sit spin, and a flying camel.
This video was submitted directly to About.com in May of 2008. It shows a young teen practicing various figure skating jumps and spins. The video begins with her landing a clean double lutz jump. Some of the other ice skating moves included in the video are a double toe loop, double salchow, double flip, sit spin, and a flying camel.
Video Montage of a Figure Skater Practicing Jumps and Spins
This video montage, submitted directly to About.com, shows a figure skater at practice. In the video, she does spins and jumps.
This video montage, submitted directly to About.com, shows a figure skater at practice. In the video, she does spins and jumps.
Video of Ulrich Salchow, Inventor of the Salchow Jump, Doing a Salchow
The salchow is a figure skating jump. The inventor of the salchow jump was Ulrich Salchow. This video shows him performing the jump he invented at Areveckan in 1911. Other moves such as spread eagles, turns, a spin, and a waltz jump are also included in this video.
The salchow is a figure skating jump. The inventor of the salchow jump was Ulrich Salchow. This video shows him performing the jump he invented at Areveckan in 1911. Other moves such as spread eagles, turns, a spin, and a waltz jump are also included in this video.
The Ankle Buzzer Helps a Figure Skater
The Ankle Buzzer is a figure skating training aid that makes a happy and pleasant noise when ice skaters make ankle contact if they cross the feet correctly in the air as they do figure skating jumps. In this video, a figure skater does an Axel jump while wearing the Ankle Buzzer. She is convinced it helped her get her free leg in the correct position.
The Ankle Buzzer is a figure skating training aid that makes a happy and pleasant noise when ice skaters make ankle contact if they cross the feet correctly in the air as they do figure skating jumps. In this video, a figure skater does an Axel jump while wearing the Ankle Buzzer. She is convinced it helped her get her free leg in the correct position.
Adult Figure Skater Mark Cohen Learns a Scratch Spin
Adult figure skater, Mark Cohen, has been working on his scratch spin for a few months. This video clip shows Mark practicing and improving on his scratch spin.
Adult figure skater, Mark Cohen, has been working on his scratch spin for a few months. This video clip shows Mark practicing and improving on his scratch spin.
Video of Mark Cohen Practicing His Back Spin
Mark Cohen is an adult figure skater who began skating in his late forties. He works hard at his skating and competes in adult figure skating competitions. He continues to practice and improve at his skating. In this video, he works on his back spin.
Mark Cohen is an adult figure skater who began skating in his late forties. He works hard at his skating and competes in adult figure skating competitions. He continues to practice and improve at his skating. In this video, he works on his back spin.
Video of a Spread Eagle
A spread eagle is a figure skating move where a skater glides on two feet with the toes pointing in opposite directions. The legs are completely straight and spread apart. This video shows a figure skater doing a spread eagle.
A spread eagle is a figure skating move where a skater glides on two feet with the toes pointing in opposite directions. The legs are completely straight and spread apart. This video shows a figure skater doing a spread eagle.
Video of Brynn Carman and Christopher Knierim Doing a Quad Twist Lift
Brynn Carman and Christopher Knierim are the 2008 U.S. National Novice Pair Skating Champions. This short video clip shows them doing a clean quad twist lift during a practice session in March of 2008.
Brynn Carman and Christopher Knierim are the 2008 U.S. National Novice Pair Skating Champions. This short video clip shows them doing a clean quad twist lift during a practice session in March of 2008.
Video of a Waltz Eight
This is a video showing an adult skater doing a waltz eight on the ice.
This is a video showing an adult skater doing a waltz eight on the ice.
Video of Back Outside Power Three Turns
If a figure skater does a back outside three turn followed by a forward inside mohawk and repeats the sequence in a circle, the skater has done backward power three turns. This video shows an adult skater practing the back outside power three turns that are on the U.S. Figure Skating Juvenile Moves in the Field test.
If a figure skater does a back outside three turn followed by a forward inside mohawk and repeats the sequence in a circle, the skater has done backward power three turns. This video shows an adult skater practing the back outside power three turns that are on the U.S. Figure Skating Juvenile Moves in the Field test.
World Record Figure Skating Spin Video
In this video, Natalia Kanounnikova sets the new Guinness World Record for fastest spin on ice skates at Rockefeller Center in New York City. The new world record is 308 revolutions per minute. This was measured with a Sport Tach figure skating training aid.
In this video, Natalia Kanounnikova sets the new Guinness World Record for fastest spin on ice skates at Rockefeller Center in New York City. The new world record is 308 revolutions per minute. This was measured with a Sport Tach figure skating training aid.
Video of the Fastest Spin on Ice Skates
Natalia Kanounnikova set a new Guinness World Record at Rockefeller Center for the fastest spin on ice skates. It happened live on The Today Show, hosted by Al Roker. This video clip shows the excitement surrounding Natalia Kanounnikova setting the record and also shows her doing the world's fastest spin.
Natalia Kanounnikova set a new Guinness World Record at Rockefeller Center for the fastest spin on ice skates. It happened live on The Today Show, hosted by Al Roker. This video clip shows the excitement surrounding Natalia Kanounnikova setting the record and also shows her doing the world's fastest spin.
Sk8Strong Off-Ice Figure Skating Training DVD Demo Video
Sk8Strong Inc. has produced off-ice strength and core training DVDs especially for figure skaters. This YouTube video includes sample clips of the exercises that are on the Sk8Strong DVDs.
Sk8Strong Inc. has produced off-ice strength and core training DVDs especially for figure skaters. This YouTube video includes sample clips of the exercises that are on the Sk8Strong DVDs.