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Figure Skating Jumps


Figure 86 Six Basic Jumps: Salchow, Toe-Loop, Loop Jump, Foot Jump, Lutz Jump, Axel Jump

Figure 87 Jumps

Figure 88 Waltz Jump, Toe Loop, Loop Jump, Flip

Beginners Jumps

Butterfly jump

A flying spin with a two-foot takeoff. The body goes almost parallel to the ice in the air, with a scissoring leg motion.

Ballet jump

Figure 89 Ballet jump

 

Waltz Jump

Figure 90 Waltz Jump

Salchow [S]

Figure 91 Salchow

Figure 92 Single Salchow

Loop Jump [Lo]

Figure 93 Loop Jump

Figure 94 Loop Jump

German: Rittberger

Lutz Jump [Lz]

Flip Jump [F]

Abbildung 2 Flip Jump

Toe-Loop [T]

Abbildung 3 Toe Loop

Axel Jump [A]

Abbildung 4 Axel Jump

DANCE JUMPS

JUMP: A jump of not more than one (1) revolution, which may be executed by only one (1) partner at a time. This jump may be performed either holding hand(s) or separated, but the distance between partners must not be more than two (2) arms-lengths apart.

DANCE JUMP: A small jump not more than 1/2 revolution used to change foot or direction. Such jumps must be executed in dance position or at not more than two (2) arms-lengths apart. Both partners may jump at the same time.

HOPS: Small jumps without revolution.