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By Jo Ann Schneider Farris, About.com

Definition: Figure skating jump combinations are two or more jumps in a row. A figure skating combination spin consists of two or more spin body positions done in one spin.
Examples: An example of a jump combination is a triple Lutz-triple toe loop-double toe loop. No turns, connecting steps, or foot changes are permitted in jump combinations.

An example of a combination spin is a camel-sit spin. Some combination spins involve a change of foot and all combination spins involve a change in position.

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