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Pivot Spiral

Pivot Spiral

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Definition: The pivot spiral is a pair skating move. The male performs a pivot and the female performs either a forward or backward spiral around the male as the male does the pivot. The man holds the lady by one hand and pulls her around in a circle.
Examples: A death spiral, where the lady's head is upside down, is a similar pair skating move and much more difficult.

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