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About Dianne DeLeeuw
Expertise
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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Figure Skating - double sow

Expert: Dianne DeLeeuw - 2/28/2009

Question
I have my axel and it's extremely consistent as in 5/5 times I will usual land
all the way around with hight to the jump. my coach on my last lesson had
me attempt double sow's. she started me doing sow into a backspin. then just attempt the double sow itself. I actual landed it. can you give me tips on the
most common problems or habit's skaters can pick up with double jumps
including the double sow. thanks so much

Answer
Hi,
First of all it is a "Salchow". Skaters need to know proper skating terms and history!
The jump is just like the axel once you get up into it. Double jumps need alot of work on controling arms and free leg. Try to cross ankles not wrap your free leg. The backspin jump out works the air position and landing. Sounds like you are doing great!
Good luck,
Dianne

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