Layback Haircutter Position
Um, yes. You read that right. My coach apparently likes the progress that I am making in my layback attempts so much that we are working on the preparation for a haircutter variation.
It’s OK to laugh, because I’m laughing too.
If you notice in the video, I am nowhere near grabbing my blade. If and when I ever get there, my lower back is NOT flexible enough to pull my boot up towards my head. If I did, you should call an ambulance.
All chuckles aside, I have to say that this position actually looks pretty cool. Although I doubt the flexibility in my lower back, I do like the line that this spin creates. I’d like to have a fairly decent layback first before we attempt anything crazy. But hey, I’ll try anything once.
Just get that ambulance ready.
Looking really good, Eva! Hard to believe you are in your 40’s!
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Thank you! ❤️❤️
That is so cool, Eva! Can you do this position easily off-ice? It looks really hard.
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Yes – but only after an intense stretching session to warm up my lower back! Once I hear my joints creak, I know I’m good to go. 🤣