How do you do a jump in figure skating?

Answer 1

there are lots of ways to jump. to start you off I will teach you the three/waltz jump.

if your coach wants you to, do with crossovers like this:

1) do three back crossovers with no lifting skate

2) hold an inside edge.

3)do the following

1) make sure you know how to do an inside edge and takeoff

2) swing your left leg forward helping you propell into the air

3) tuck it slightly in for the jump for more power

4) swing into the jump, do a half rotation

5) land on a back inside edge

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