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Reasonable Goal??? And a few other quesitons?

So...I haven't had a skating lesson since March, because the rink nearby me doesn't have summer ice. Anyways, starting this summer I will be able to go the the next closest rink (106 miles away) every week for lessons and a practice (the practice would probably be about 2 to 3 hours). As of now, I had just begun to work on freestyle two elements before i had to take a break. Would it be a reasonable goal for me to be able to land all my single jumps (not including the axel) by next March (the rink nearby opens back up in Sept. so i'll be able to get more practice time). Is this reasonable...if not, why? Also...how long does it take to land an axel? And finally, if I do more off ice training, will I be able to land jumps and such easier?? Thanks :)

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    i definietly think its a reasonable goal. you may not have a whole lot of time for practice, but if you use your time wisely while your on the ice thats all that counts. all you need to do is try your hardest and remember not to goof around during your practice time.

    i landed all of my single jumps besides my axel in 6 months (although i skated almost everyday)

    remember to jump off ice EVERYDAY to compensate for not having a lot of ice time.

    there are some VERY lucky people who land there axel within weeks of learning it, but keep in mind that this is not common. the people who land it the fastest are the ones who practice it everyday on ice and off, the ones who aren't afraid of attacking it or falling, the ones who listen EXACTLY to what there coaches say, the ones who use the harness the most, the ones who have the most lessons, and most importantly the ones who understand the jump the most (like that you have to jump straight up instead of whipping your leg around.) it took me 6 months to land my axel and it's still not even consistant. i'd say that the TWO most important things about the axel are air position and confidence. you can't land it without either, so remember that :)

  • Meg
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    That's definitely reasonable. If you start again in september you should be able to learn all six single jumps and get them clean and consistent in that amount of time.

    Yes, if you work your jumps off-ice, they will get better and easier. Just make sure you're using the right technique and have a coach teach you the jumps on-ice before you attempt them off-ice.

    As for the axel, it depends. Every skater is different, so there's not really a set amount of time it takes to learn it. For example, some skaters find jumps easier and will progress more quickly with them than other things. And as always, someone who goes to practice four or five times a week is going to learn new jumps like axels more quickly than someone who only goes twice. Some take two weeks, some take two years. It all depends.

    Hope this helps!

    Source(s): Figure skater for 13 years, and will start coaching in October.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I think that's reasonable to have up through a lutz by next March. It's taken most of my friends and myself between 1 and 2 years to land our axels, after having learned the walk-through. Off-ice training should help some, but not tons and tons. Off-ice axels are very useful though, more than other singles.

    Source(s): Skater of 6 years, landing all doubles except double axel.
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