Bunny hop jump
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The bunny hop is typically one of the first jump
s learned by beginning figure skaters
. It is a non-rotational jump performed while skating forward in a straight line.
The skater approaches the jump by stroking forward in a straight line. He or she steps onto the left foot, then jumps up off the ice with the right leg scissoring forward and up past the left leg. The landing is on the toe picks of the right foot, immediately pushing onto the left foot. It is possible to do bunny hops in series on the same foot, or to alternate feet.
In addition to being used to introduce beginners to jumping, bunny hops are sometimes used by advanced skaters as a connecting move or as a small leap for choreographic effect.
Figure skating jump
Figure skating jumps are a major element of competitive figure skating. Different jumps are identified by the take-off edge and the number of revolutions completed. There are six kinds of jumps currently counted as jump elements in ISU regulations.-Technique:...
s learned by beginning figure skaters
Figure skating
Figure skating is an Olympic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice skates. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level , and at local, national, and international competitions...
. It is a non-rotational jump performed while skating forward in a straight line.
The skater approaches the jump by stroking forward in a straight line. He or she steps onto the left foot, then jumps up off the ice with the right leg scissoring forward and up past the left leg. The landing is on the toe picks of the right foot, immediately pushing onto the left foot. It is possible to do bunny hops in series on the same foot, or to alternate feet.
In addition to being used to introduce beginners to jumping, bunny hops are sometimes used by advanced skaters as a connecting move or as a small leap for choreographic effect.