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Sit Spin

By Jo Ann Schneider Farris, About.com

Sit Spin

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Definition: A sit spin is a figure skating spin that is done in the same position as a shoot the duck. The skater bends the skating knee while spinning and sits down during the spin.
Examples: The basic sit spin is done with the free leg pointing straight out in front.

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