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Pairs Badge One Skill Progression Your Athlete Can Perform: Never Sometimes Often Forward stroking in unison, hand in hand Forward crossovers in unison, hand in hand Synchronized two-foot spin (side by side, minimum of three revolutions)     Skill Progression Breakdown Forward stroking in unison, hand in hand: Minimum of four strokes per direction. Stroking should be performed as described in Badge Five.   Forward crossovers in unison, hand in hand: Minimum of four crossovers per direction. Forward crossovers should be performed as described in Badge Eight.   Synchronized two-foot spin (side by side, minimum of three revolutions): Perform side by side. Minimum of three revolutions. Two-foot spins should be performed as described in Badge Eight. (Entry optional)   Note: This manual has been written for counterclockwise skaters. In the case of clockwise skaters, reverse terminology.   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.

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