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Pairs Badge Two

Skill Progression

Your Athlete Can Perform: Never Sometimes Often
Synchronized forward pivots (side by side)
Synchronized bunny hops (hand in hand)
Two-foot pair spin (position optional with both skaters on two feet, minimum of three revolutions)
 
 

Skill Progression Breakdown

Synchronized forward pivots (side by side):
  • Performed side by side. Minimum of one revolution. Entrance optional.
  • The pivot should be performed as described in Badge Six.
 
Synchronized bunny hops (hand in hand):
  • Skaters skate forward side by side, hand in hand.
  • With both skaters gliding on two feet, they perform the skill as described in Badge Nine.
 
2-foot pair spin (position optional with both skaters on two feet, minimum of three revolutions):
  • Minimum of three revolutions.
  • Skaters' position optional.
 

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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