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Pairs Badge Four Skill Progression Your Athlete Can Perform: Never Sometimes Often Spirals in a holding pattern (position optional) One partner pivot, one partner in spiral position; pivot and spiral may be done in forward or backward position (modified death spiral) Synchronized waltz jump (side by side) Waltz jump lift Synchronized one-foot spin (minimum of three revolutions) Step sequence (serpentine or circular pattern)     Skill Progression Breakdown Spirals in a holding pattern (position optional): Both skaters skate forward in choice of holding position. Both skaters perform a forward spiral as described in Badge Ten. Spiral must be held three times length of body.   One partner pivot, one partner in spiral position; pivot and spiral may be done in forward or backward position (modified death spiral): The partner makes at least one full revolution in spiral position.   Synchronized waltz jump (side by side): Skaters may use any entry, forward or backward. Each skater performs a waltz jump as described in Badge Twelve. Skaters skate side by side during the jump.   Waltz jump lift: Waltz jump lift is performed by using the Open Dance Lift Position with Armpit Grip (see "Holding Positions"). Skaters skate forward on an outside edge. Both skaters bend knees in unison with man on two feet. Lady performs a waltz jump with man assisting up and through the jump. Man's lifting arm should be fully extended. Upon completion of the waltz jump, the lady should be set down on a back outside edge with free leg extended. Man remains on two feet during lift and landing of the waltz jump. After completion of the landing, skaters then may extend free leg while gliding on an outside edge. Man lets go of lady's armpit and extends his arm back.   Synchronized one-foot spin (minimum of three revolutions): Skaters use either a forward or backward entry. Both skaters step into a one-foot spin as described in Badge Twelve. Both skaters exit the spin at the same time.   Step sequence (serpentine or circular pattern): Skaters use optional handholds or skate without touching, maintaining unison. The steps are a smooth combination of previously learned steps and turns such as three-turns, mohawks and crossovers. The serpentine sequence covers half the length of the ice, having at least two bold lobes. The circular sequence must be a complete 360-degree circle.   Note: Pairs here are listed as Men and Ladies, but same-sex pairs are allowed.   Faults & Fixes Chart   Error Correction Athletes have weak arm positions. Have the athletes maintain firm position on connecting holds. Athletes have lack of synchronization. Have the athletes watch each other. Practice. Athletes have lunges not of equal heights. Have the athletes stretch in a lunge position off-ice. Practice.

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