Were you ever afraid of learning layback spins?

I think at first I was probably a little nervous; learning new and more difficult things is intimidating sometimes.

The way I started wasnt in the actual spin, but working on the position at the boards while my coach spotted me. We practiced a lot like that, with both of my hands on the boards (this is good for back flexibility too if you're warmed up properly), then when I got comfortable with that I would let go and practice the position. When that became easier, we started working on the spin.

It's all about taking baby steps and only doing what you're comfortable with. Yes, you're going to have to step outside your comfort zone at times, but you have to trust that your coach is teaching you the right way to do things, and that they won't get you to do something where you could get hurt.

It will probably be a while before laybacks for you if you're only working on two foot spins now, but good on you for wanting to be informed.

Good luck and I hope this helps!

On account that you have already got the layback spin... Might be the layback spin with variants? Arm versions to a layback spin seem terrifi. However you should ask your coach, if you have one. :] Or... You could study the catch-foot layback, which is tough and requires flexibility. Are trying it, subsequent time, but be careful! On your camel spin, don't close YOUR EYES. When you do, you will not suppose it whilst you fall, which would intent a concussion of a sort. :( simply make certain the doorway to your camel spin is quick, smooth and on a pointy facet curve. That must help your camel spin rotate turbo and smoother. Hope I helped. -Amanda

My coach had me start doing attitude spins first. When they were decent, he then had me start leaning back gradually a little bit at a time until eventually it was a layback position. You won't fall on your head because your body has a head-uprighting reflex. I've fallen a few times on them, but I'm a bad spinner and have fallen on every kind of spin. It was a little bit scary to at first, but I got dizzy more than anything else.

I never had much fear, because I trusted that my coach was teaching me properly. To prepare yourself, you should start working on your back flexibility sooner rather than later. Also, it helps to practice the position off-ice, and do it gliding (instead of spinning) on ice. It's really hard to fall on a layback if you're balanced properly (I've only seen one person fall on it).

I don't know I haven't gotten there yet. I don't think I am afraid of that I am more scared of one foot spins :o Good luck!

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