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Pair Skaters Do Side By Side Back Crossover Cutbacks

Pair Skaters Do Side By Side Back Crossover Cutbacks

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Definition: The back crossovers done by advanced figure skaters are sometimes called "cutbacks." Both blades are left on the ice in order to push and to gain speed.
Also Known As: Back Crossovers, Back Crossover Cutbacks, Advanced Back Crossovers
Examples: Pair skaters do side by side advanced back crossovers or cutbacks.

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