Every day I teach most of my day on axel or double axel lessons. I know this jump inside and out, all the smallest details and mistakes skaters can make on the entry. One common theme on the axel is the leading side topic. How to make that entry position correct - not too over checked and not too square. Here’s a quick guide on how to set the position. If you need help with your axel or double axel, I have a few spots left for one on one Zoom training online. Email book@flexafit.com to fix your

An easy way to learn an axel for skaters is to draw this little pattern on the ice to follow, where they need to land into a little box to finish the backspin. This teaches the follow Through to travel in the right direction and not let the jump go into the circle on the landing. At my workshops and online off ice classes, I break down how to set up properly L, avoid common mistakes right from the beginning so that it doesn’t take a tear or longer to land that axel. With the correct progressions