Ice Skating Mastery: Figure Skating and Speed Skating Techniques

The Axel is a figure skating jump where the skater takes off from one foot and lands on the same foot, with a half-turn in the air.

A pirouette is a figure skating element where the skater spins on one foot while holding the other foot in the air.

Team pursuit is a type of speed skating race where skaters compete in pairs, with each team trying to complete a certain number of laps in the shortest time.

The tuck is a technique used by speed skaters to reduce air resistance and increase their speed by bringing their body into a streamlined position.

A back spin is a type of figure skating spin where the skater spins on one foot while holding the other foot behind the body.

A combination spin is a figure skating element where the skater jumps into the air and performs a series of spins before landing.

Sprint is a type of speed skating race where skaters compete individually, trying to complete a certain distance in the shortest time.

The push-off is a technique used by speed skaters to accelerate quickly from a standing start by pushing off with one foot while simultaneously bringing the other foot forward.

The Lutz is a figure skating jump where the skater takes off from one foot and lands on the opposite foot, with a half-turn in the air.

A spread eagle is a figure skating element where the skater glides on one foot while holding the other foot in front of the body.

Mass start is a type of speed skating race where skaters compete in a group, with the first skater to cross the finish line winning.

Leaning is a technique used by speed skaters to maintain their speed while cornering by shifting their weight towards the inside of the turn.

The Loop is a figure skating jump where the skater takes off from one foot and lands on the same foot, with a full turn in the air.

A layback spin is a figure skating element where the skater glides on one foot while holding the other foot behind the body.

Relay is a type of speed skating race where teams of four skaters compete against each other, with each skater completing one lap before tagging the next skater.