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How to Do a Camel Spin

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How to Do a Camel Spin - Step Four
As the skater enters a camel spin, the skater should step onto a strong and deep curve.

As the skater enters a camel spin, the skater should step onto a strong and deep curve.

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A camel spin is a figure skating spin that is done with the same body position as the spiral (arabesque). This tutorial shows the basic steps required to do a camel spin.

As the skater enters a camel spin, the skater should step onto a strong and deep curve. The skater's shoulders should be level. The skating knee should bend deeply as the skater leans forward into a spiral position.

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