The toe loop is a figure skating jump that uses a toe pick assist. After mastering the waltz jump and Salchow, the next jump that usually is introduced to a skater is a toe loop.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: Some ice skaters are able to do a toe loop jump in just a few minutes.
Here's How:
- First do a forward inside three-turn. Don't allow the three turn to curve; do the turn in a straight line. Make sure the entry edge and the exit edge of the three turn are equal in length.
- Keep your free leg extended and check the three turn by putting the arm that matches the free leg in front.
- Next, with that extended free leg in back, pick into the ice.
- Continue moving in a straight line and kick and jump with the original skating leg as soon as the picking blade hits ice.
- After jumping, land on a strong back outside edge and hold the landing.
Tips:
- It is difficult to keep the skating blade on a back outside edge as that leg leaves the ice to make the jump. To help, practice back outside pivots or Mazurka jumps as you work on mastering the toe loop.
- Remember, you can't get away with "toe waltz jumps." Fight the urge to turn onto a forward inside edge.
What You Need
- It is a good idea to master the waltz jump before attempting the toe loop.
