GROUP SKATING LESSONS SKILLS AND DRILLS The Spiral
A spiral is one of the most graceful figure skating maneuvers and is performed typically as a required element in the ladies
short program. Alissa Czisny of Bowling Green certainly has among the best in the world!
While gliding forward, balance over the skating side with the free leg lifting in an extended and turned out position. The
torso is lifted and stretched, the body then extends over the skating leg. The final position is held with the free foot
lifted to the hip level or higher and spiral position held for at least a count of four in order to achieve USFS Basic 6. (USFS Coach's Manual)
