New spin combinations
In addition to the jump combinations, I’ve also been working on altering my spins to make them Level 2. In order to get credit for a Level 2 spin, a skater must achieve 2 “features” that are listed in the IJS guidelines.
My first spin is a plain sit spin with a cannonball position and then a back tuck. Both the cannonball and the back tuck are difficult variations that make it a Level 2 spin (sorry no video yet).
The second spin is a combination spin – a camel into a sit spin, back sit spin into a back pancake. I think this is only a Level 1 spin since I have the one difficult variation (the back pancake). I’m hoping for positive GOE (grade of execution) so I can gain points. Take a look here:
Attempt #1
Attempt #2
The final spin is a back sit spin that is entered from a forward inside three-turn (difficult entry), into a forward sit spin with a side leg variation (difficult position). If this one is performed well, it should be scored as a Level 2 spin.
Level 2 back sit spin
All this talk about IJS levels and points makes my head hurt, so I just listen to what Coach B says to do. After all, Coach knows best, right?
