I just started working on my layback spin..?

Question

I mean just yesterday. i konw im going to need alot of help on it. so any tips for now? im a figure skater in freestyle 5 and have a coach.. is there anything i can ask her to do to help me?

Answer 1

use the full momentum of you hips, they REALLY help! :)

Answer 2

work on back flexibility

Answer 3

At home, practice back bends (bridges) and stretching your back.  Using a wall or flat surface, practice pushing just your hips forward as your upper body goes back.  Your hips actually balance you out.  The rink boards are a great place to practice this...push your hips flat forward so they're right up against the boards, hold on to the wall and lay back.  Practice the proper free leg position for a standard layback as well.  The free leg should be out to your side, not next to your skating leg, with the foot turned out, toe pointed out.  Skating leg should be straight.  It feels kind of awkward, like you're all twisted up, but it just takes practice.  Also be sure that when you lay back, you're going straight back and not favoring either side.  On ice, go into your spin and try to center it first....even if it takes you a few rotations, try to get as stable as possible.  Eventually you may be able to find your center faster and not need more than one rotation, but as you're learning it, don't scare yourself by throwing yourself right into the layback.  Once centered, sort of "melt" into your layback position.  Make it a smooth transition and for now, keep your arms up in an arch, which should be straight above your chest.  Good luck!  :)

Answer 4

try going to www.usfsa.org and watch some of the videos on laybacks and get some helpful pointers. also, try stretching your back out every day and before you do a layback. it should help.

Answer 5

perfect your 1 foot spin, and then holding on to the wall, practice leaning back. If you are just starting, you may want someone to spot you. i have also walked down the wall like i was doing a back bend. Then move on to spinning. Make sure you are centered before you layback, or you will fall over right away. Start with putting your head back, and then puch your shoulders back and hips forward. Try and concentrate on one spot on the celing, and if you start to get dizzy, then exit out of the spin. You might fall a couple times, but keep practicing.

Oh, another tip: Stroke away from the wall and put your leg in front of you. Then slowly move it behind you like you would in the spin. Keep your arms in front of you, with one of your hands holding the other wrist. This will make sure you are square. And if you can do a bauer, put your head and your back into the layback position. That will help in the spin.

Good luck!

Answer 6

Little tip.  Push your hips foreward and don't bend at your neck, bend at your waist.  I am working on mine too and thats what my teacher tell me.  SKATE GREAT!!

Answer 7

ask her to help you with balance.  your leg needs to be paralell against the ice. remember that :]

Answer 8

laybacks are easy. stretch out your back everyday. not just on the boards because thats wasting ice time.  make sure you arent bending with your upper back and sticking out your butt. bend in the waist and relax your head down. but putting your head down doesnt mean slack off, because then you will fall on your head. keep fully concentrated while you're learning it and later when you progress it will be easy enough to sing why you do it (yeah, ive done that)

by the way, from that stereotype figure skater question i asked.

yes i am a figure skater usfsa intermediate ladies. and there are stereotypes for everything.