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Level 8

5 Lessons

ROTATION AND CONTROL

Build rotation into your skating.

Level 8 introduces more advanced rotation while continuing to strengthen edge quality, body control, and consistency.

You will begin connecting turns, spins, transitions, and crossover patterns into longer sequences while maintaining control throughout the movement.

IN THIS LEVEL

01 Continuous Outside Three Turns
02 Continuous Inside Three Turns
03 Forward Inside Single Twizzle
04 One Foot Spin
05 Figure of Eight Crossovers

LEVEL 8 · LESSON 1

Continuous Outside Three Turns

01

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Connect repeated Forward Outside Three Turns with controlled backward exits and steps forward.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Bend into the outside edge and rise through each turn.
  2. Turn on the center two wheels and control the backward exit.
  3. Bring the feet together before stepping forward.
  4. Establish the next forward outside edge before beginning the next turn.
  5. Complete each turn with control before connecting the next.

PRACTICE THIS

Perform one Three Turn, hold the backward exit, then step forward. Build gradually toward three connected turns in both directions.

READY WHEN

You can perform three consecutive Forward Outside Three Turns in both directions with controlled exits and steps forward.

LEVEL 8 · LESSON 2

Continuous Inside Three Turns

02

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Connect repeated Forward Inside Three Turns with controlled backward exits and steps forward.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Bend into the inside edge and rise through each turn.
  2. Turn on the center two wheels and bend into the backward exit.
  3. Establish your balance on the backward outside edge before stepping forward.
  4. Push from the wheels to begin the next sequence.
  5. Complete each turn with control before connecting the next.

PRACTICE THIS

Perform one Inside Three Turn, hold the backward exit, then step forward. Build gradually toward three connected turns in both directions.

READY WHEN

You can perform three consecutive Forward Inside Three Turns in both directions with controlled exits and steps forward.

LEVEL 8 · LESSON 3

Forward Inside Single Twizzle

03

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Complete one traveling revolution on one foot from a forward inside edge.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Begin on a controlled forward inside edge with the opposite arm forward.
  2. Stay on the center two wheels as the rotation begins.
  3. Bring the arms inward and let the free leg travel with the rotation.
  4. Keep your body organized over the skating foot throughout the turn.
  5. Complete the revolution before placing the free foot down.

PRACTICE THIS

Start slowly from a Forward Inside Edge. Bring the arms inward, complete one traveling revolution and finish forward before stepping down. Practice both directions.

READY WHEN

You can complete a Forward Inside Single Twizzle in both directions without stepping down during the rotation.

LEVEL 8 · LESSON 4

One Foot Spin

04

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Progress from the Two Foot Spin into a controlled One Foot Spin using the EDGE pick and front wheel.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Create the rotation first using the entry from your Two Foot Spin.
  2. Move onto the EDGE pick and front wheel with light pressure.
  3. Lift the free knee and keep the free foot close to the skating leg.
  4. Bring the arms inward while keeping your body centered.
  5. Increase the time on one foot gradually as your control improves.

PRACTICE THIS

Create a small amount of rotation, move onto the EDGE pick and front wheel, then lift the free knee briefly before placing the foot down. Build the one foot position gradually.

READY WHEN

You can complete two controlled revolutions on one foot and exit without losing balance.

LEVEL 8 · LESSON 5

Figure of Eight Crossovers

05

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Connect Forward and Backward Crossovers through controlled transitions to create a continuous figure of eight.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Imagine two circles sharing one center point.
  2. Use controlled Crossovers around each circle.
  3. Prepare your upper body before each change of direction.
  4. Complete each transition and secure your weight before beginning the next set of Crossovers.
  5. Prioritize clean transitions over speed.

PRACTICE THIS

Practice each circle and transition separately, then connect them through the shared center point into one continuous figure of eight. Practice both directions.

READY WHEN

You can complete the full figure of eight continuously with controlled Crossovers and transitions.

LEVEL 8 COMPLETE

Ready for Level 9?

Level 9 introduces spirals, your first jump sequence, a moving-entry One Foot Spin, and the Single Salchow.

CONTINUE TO LEVEL 9