Sit spin

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Sit spin

A sit spin is a type of figure skating spin where the skater performs the spin in a sitting position. It is one of the most fundamental spins in figure skating and is often one of the first spins that skaters learn. The sit spin is characterized by the skater bending the skating knee deeply while extending the free leg forward, parallel to the ice.

Technique

To execute a sit spin, the skater begins with a strong entry edge, usually from a back inside edge or a forward outside edge. The skater then bends the skating knee deeply and lowers the hips towards the ice while extending the free leg forward. The arms are typically held out to the sides or in front for balance. The skater must maintain a low position throughout the spin to achieve the desired effect and to meet the technical requirements in figure skating competitions.

Variations

There are several variations of the sit spin, including:

• Cannonball spin: The skater pulls the free leg in close to the body while maintaining the sit position.
• Broken leg sit spin: The free leg is bent and crossed over the skating leg.
• Flying sit spin: The skater jumps into the sit spin position from a forward edge.

Scoring and Judging

In figure skating competitions, the sit spin is evaluated based on several criteria, including the depth of the sit position, the speed of the spin, the number of revolutions, and the overall execution. Judges look for a clear sit position with the thigh of the skating leg parallel to the ice and the free leg extended. The spin must be centered and maintain a consistent speed to score highly.

History

The sit spin has been a part of figure skating for many decades and has evolved over time with skaters adding their own variations and styles. It remains a staple in both single skating and pair skating programs.

Related Pages

• Figure skating
• Spin (figure skating)
• Flying spin
• Pair skating
• Single skating