I keep traveling on my one foot spin!?

Question

i really need tips on how to stop traveling during my spins!!! my spins look good, other than my tendancy to travel. help me please! thanks:)

Answer 1

skid away

Answer 2

Give up.

Answer 3

I use to travel a lot while spinning, but  my coach has told me  to make my edge tighter when going into the spin and try to keep my left side up while standing straight up and not bending my spinning leg.  It always helps!!  Good Luck!!  :o)

Answer 4

Your spins are not true circles. You need to tighten you circles and you will stay in place through the entire maneuver. Good luck and don't give up.

Answer 5

Here are some useful tips, that will hopefully help you....

-Center your spin before you pull in your foot and arms, by extending your free leg out to the side.

-Pull your arms in very tightly and close to your body.

-Do not lean too much to either side of your body.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 6

You probably haven't found your "sweet spot" on your blades. If you are using rental skates this could be contributing to the problem because the rocker of the blade is slightly different with each pair of skates. Keep practicing, and if you don't already have your own pair of skates I would suggest getting your own. Good luck!