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Hi Ms. DeLeeuw, I'm learning to do a crossover. I start the left outside edge and when I lift the other foot off the ground, I am not maintaining the left outside edge. The left foot comes back to a flat position when I'm on that leg only. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Hi,
This is a common problem when first learning this. Try to adjust your lean. Remember to always lean in to the circle when doing crossovers. Practice skating left outside and just pushing with the right foot to the side/back.
Keep working on it!
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.
Experience
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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