- Note: The back crossovers done by advanced figure skaters are sometimes called "cutbacks." Both blades are left on the ice in order to gain speed. Beginners are sometimes first taught to lift the foot up and over to make the back crossover. This tutorial teaches the more advanced "cutback" method.
How to Do Back Crossovers or Cutbacks on Ice Skates
By Jo Ann Schneider Farris, About.com
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How to Do Back Crossovers or Cutbacks on Ice Skates - Step One
First do a back half swizzle pump on an imaginary circle.
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Start by doing a back half swizzle pump on an imaginary circle. The foot on the inside of the circle should be on a back outside edge and the foot that does the pumping should be on a back inside edge.
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