Figure Skating/sit spin help

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Expert: Dianne DeLeeuw - 6/13/2008


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hi, i just learned my program and theres a sit spin in it... i can do a sit spin but i have a few struggles... 1) i cant get low enough... 2) my leg is ALWAYS bent at the knee when im in the spin and that makes me lose my balance..... my competitions in a month and i really wanna do good but i don't feel i can with my sit spin.
any advice on how to get lower and keep my leg straight?
Thank you,
 Brooke

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Hi,
Sit spin is tough!  Get stronger by working the position in shoes.  Work with your coach on the balance thing, they need to watch you to correct.  Sometimes you need to just struggle through a lot of falls to get it!
If it is not required in your program talk to your coach about an alternative plan if it is not good enough!

Good luck,
Dianne

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Dianne DeLeeuw

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I can answer questions about figure skating, choreography, ISI or USFSA. Also questions about competing (my Olympic experience or your own competition). I`m a National referre for ISI. Recently I also have been appointed a National Technical Specialist for US Figure Skating. But remember I am not your substitute for a coach! They can see what you are doing! To correct or instruct you on manuevers is really not what I want to do.

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Experience: World Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist, coaching all levels of skaters at in California. I coach all levels and ages of skating from tiny tots to adults, first timers to International competitors. I also do choreography, music editing, teach specialty classes and give seminars.

Organizations: USFSA, ISI, PSA, Los Angeles Figure Skating Club

Publications: Recreational Ice Skater, The Edge

Awards: 1976 Olympic Silver Medalist, 1975 World Champion, 1976 European Champion, 6 time National Champion, US and Canadian Double Gold Medalist, 1999 ISI Great Skate Award, 2002 Woman of the Year

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