4 months to Double Axel | Progression Video

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  • Опубликовано: 11 ноя 2018
  • Today I landed my Double Axel! I put together this video to show the progression I've gone through to learn this jump. I started 2A in July, but I wasn't very consistent with practicing it. Through July and August, my practice depended on the week. I did lots of traveling, so I wasn't able to skate during some weeks! Once school started, I was able to practice it a lot more (late August through the beginning of September). I then took another break for a few weeks because I was testing in September, and then again my practice was scattered in October because I was getting ready for competition. Finally, once November came around, I was determined to practice it every day. I hit the floor running with this jump and have kept my goal of practicing it every day! Things started to come together, and soon it was getting close to being landed. Last week, my coach and I put it in the harness to try and get the last quarter rotation I was missing (my first time doing 2A in the harness-ever!) Finally, something clicked today and I landed 3 of them! I know it's not perfect yet, but I am determined to get it 100% clean and make it the best I know it can be.
    Thank you to my family, my friends at the rink, and my coach for supporting me and cheering me on throughout this whole process! I also want to thank everyone who has doubted me or diminished my progress. I could not have done it without all of you! Hope you all enjoy this video! Let me know which Axel you guys are working on!
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  • @macrowave6256
    @macrowave6256 5 лет назад +232

    watching this I realized how important it actually is to fall in figure skating. I haven't fallen during skating in 2 years and I'm actually scared of falling. that's the reason I'm afraid to put my full energy when I'm practising, and that's why I don't learn..

    • @pandaxsofty177
      @pandaxsofty177 3 года назад +13

      Nelli Martikainen don’t be afraid to fall! No one can progress without having hard times. The first time I was skating after 4 months made me scared too but I ended up overcoming that fear and it ended up being amazing! You can do it!

    • @mayaihrussell
      @mayaihrussell 3 года назад +5

      Same! What really helped me was getting proper protection (butt pads, crash pants) and then it was much easier to fall and I learned jumps faster

    • @brookeisgreat8369
      @brookeisgreat8369 3 года назад +1

      that was one of my problems so then i purposefully fell during easy close to the ground things and it helped so much

    • @bellaanton3344
      @bellaanton3344 3 года назад +1

      Girl don’t worry I do the same thing, I understand🙈

    • @bellaavcx
      @bellaavcx Год назад

      2 years is wild, please do fall that’s how u learn, if u don’t fall that means ur not gonna improve at all

  • @djsharkandnatalieskates3737
    @djsharkandnatalieskates3737 4 года назад +46

    I miss the ice rink so much. I am learning double axel and triples at home on the floor.;(

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  3 года назад +6

      Awww me too :( it’s so hard not being able to skate! And omg that’s great! Good luck to you!! 🙌❤️

    • @annavondrackova2519
      @annavondrackova2519 3 года назад

      Me too 😭❤⛸

  • @ImoneOnIce
    @ImoneOnIce 5 лет назад +67

    Super inspiring! I loved that each attempt seemed just as energetic as the first no matter how much you fell, congratulations of landing it!!! x

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  5 лет назад +5

      Imone!OnIce Awww thank you so much! You are so kind ❤️ good luck to you in your skating!! 🥰

  • @MM-co4lf
    @MM-co4lf 3 года назад +12

    Very nice progression. A small tip coming from someone who struggled with the Alex jump. Make sure to take off and get some air time before to start to rotate. In your axel jump you are trying to rotate too soon. When you take off, take that time to throw your leg up to get that air time. Once you've got a good height that is were you snap into the rotating position. Give it a shot if you are still working on the double axel. Nice video and thank you for sharing.

  • @mpdnd1335
    @mpdnd1335 4 года назад +22

    You need to step up with the free leg and then pull in fast because you are too close to the ground. You need the height in order to be able to complete the rotation and land. Until you get that you will be under-rotated or keep falling.

  • @tiasephora
    @tiasephora 5 лет назад +38

    Hi, nice determination! I would say (it’s quite obvious or I wouldn’t say it) that you aren’t getting full take off from your jumping leg and that is why you’re not quite making all the way around! It got better throughout the video but definitely try to fully extend that jumping leg on the takeoff and you’ll get that extra bit you need!

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  5 лет назад +8

      tiasephora thank you but I’m not taking tips right now :) my 2A has changed a lot since this video

    • @sorayabranco
      @sorayabranco 3 года назад +1

      Quite right. Also the entry is too curvy. The take off should be forward, for that you need not to acelerate so much your right shoulder. Its a waltz jump folowed by a double loop. Its not a forward salchow

  • @mirastavin5248
    @mirastavin5248 5 лет назад +24

    Amazing journey, you just have to get that last bit and then it’s clean😊

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  3 года назад +1

      Haha that last bit of rotation is what keeps me up at night 😂

  • @melissa-ks1ew
    @melissa-ks1ew 3 года назад

    I just started my double axel today, I fell after I rotated revolutions , I twisted my ankle badly. I am really proud of your braveness and hard work! Keep going!!!!

  • @PurpleWhiteSnow
    @PurpleWhiteSnow 5 лет назад +2

    This is so inspiring. 2 years and still an inconsistent 2S (definitely a mental thing), and watching this reminds me of my greatest fear, not exactly plopping on the ice but the uncontrollable landing on a right inside edge, no matter forwards or backwards....
    Your progression makes me want to be more determined and persevering! Thanks for sharing!

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  3 года назад

      Aww thank you so much for the comment! I can totally relate! Mental blocks are super tough, and learning to fall should be its own class! I really hope you are doing well with your 2sal! You’ve got this! 🙌❤️✨

  • @msloloproduction_s
    @msloloproduction_s 3 года назад

    You did so amazing! I am going to start learning the 2A soon and hope to land it! Gooooood job!!💜💜⛸

  • @annieliu35
    @annieliu35 2 года назад +4

    amazing. I had to stop skating for about a year cause covid. Now I'm back. I came back in mid June. I have a friend one year younger than me and yet she can already land the 2A. Im trying my best to land it and put it in my program. Im about needing 1/4 more rotion to make it clean.

  • @eva-wh3mm
    @eva-wh3mm 5 лет назад +8

    Full respect to you. I underotate jumps because I'm too afraid of falling. You are so brave, awesome job, I could take some notes.👍

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  3 года назад

      Thank you so much! 🙌

  • @madmoonwalker2092
    @madmoonwalker2092 5 лет назад +3

    Wow. Absolutely incredible!!

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  5 лет назад +1

      Thank you so so much! 😄❤️

  • @antonellamarina1212
    @antonellamarina1212 4 года назад

    Love your idea for this video !! Good job! ☺️

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  4 года назад

      Antonella Marina aw! Thank you so much! 🤪💕🥰

  • @mariahumen8160
    @mariahumen8160 5 лет назад +5

    ❤️❤️❤️looking good!!

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  5 лет назад +2

      Maria Humen | thank you so much!!

  • @Adultskater
    @Adultskater 5 лет назад +1

    Your determination is inspiring!!

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  5 лет назад

      Adultskater thank you so much!! 😁❤️

  • @jenniferthiele7626
    @jenniferthiele7626 3 года назад

    this is so inspiring!!

  • @camrynbaker8085
    @camrynbaker8085 4 года назад +5

    I had all my doubles (except double axel) by age 12 so I started working on my double axel, I finally landed a clean on after working on it for THREE YEARS lol

    • @alvla7266
      @alvla7266 4 года назад

      Me too when i was young (now i am jumping triple Axel )

    • @harnooratwal4855
      @harnooratwal4855 4 года назад

      Lol my single Axel took a full year

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  3 года назад

      Omg that’s great! Congrats! 🎉

  • @stan4703
    @stan4703 5 лет назад +25

    You got it in 4 months??!?!! Hats awesome, I got my single axel in 2 months

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  5 лет назад +9

      Figure Skating Stan yes! And omg, that’s great! Congrats!! 🎊

    • @stan4703
      @stan4703 5 лет назад +1

      Haley West thanks!

    • @100penguins
      @100penguins 5 лет назад +2

      Lucky! I've been working on it for like 8 months, and i still barely have it :(

    • @brynnmeredith9407
      @brynnmeredith9407 5 лет назад +4

      it took me 3 years!! don't worry!

    • @22.7a5
      @22.7a5 5 лет назад +1

      x w don’t worry it took me like 2 years

  • @ericcui9500
    @ericcui9500 3 года назад

    This is an Inspiration for me to keep going my double axel. I am a young skater at only 10 and it’s hard doing it, I am getting close tho x

  • @naishaskates599
    @naishaskates599 3 года назад

    Wow your first attempts are a lot better than mine, I just starting working on mine today!

  • @kristinadroniaeva223
    @kristinadroniaeva223 3 года назад

    wow very good job👏🏻😍

  • @JonniArmani
    @JonniArmani 3 года назад

    nice job!!

  • @popcornpuff8920
    @popcornpuff8920 5 лет назад +23

    Im rlly close to landing my axel and double sal. Im also working on double loop and double toe.

    • @silentvoices4720
      @silentvoices4720 5 лет назад +3

      Wolf Girl yass

    • @rubymcdonagh3971
      @rubymcdonagh3971 2 года назад +1

      Yay! I recently landed my first double sal, I bet you already have your’s since that was 3 years ago

  • @steveherbert9575
    @steveherbert9575 5 лет назад +1

    Post another video, I'm sure you have landed loads now and they are much better. Keep the practice up, you're doing really well.

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  5 лет назад

      Steve Herbert thanks and yes I will, currently working on a new video.

    • @steveherbert9575
      @steveherbert9575 3 года назад

      @@HaleyWest I am sure you must be there now Haley, keep up the hard work, you'll get there. Post a video when you are ready. Best of luck 😊

  • @BlueTangerineMedia
    @BlueTangerineMedia 5 лет назад +2

    Nice job!

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  5 лет назад

      Blue Tangerine Media | thank you!

  • @ronniepepperoni4993
    @ronniepepperoni4993 5 лет назад +1

    your determination is inspiring ❣️

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  4 года назад

      Weronika Zawadzka thank you so much! That means a lot 🥰💕

  • @pandaxsofty177
    @pandaxsofty177 3 года назад

    Well done! My tip is to get more height!

  • @jovitaromanof2818
    @jovitaromanof2818 5 лет назад +4

    3A,2A,3Lutz,Loop,Salchow. I think they were the most hard jumps 😞

  • @erinkatelynn7484
    @erinkatelynn7484 4 года назад +1

    Nice job

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  4 года назад

      Erin Katelynn thank you!

  • @skatergirl1247
    @skatergirl1247 3 года назад +1

    Not quite a double axel in this video. Are you landing it clean now? Not hating just wondering

  • @anka6931
    @anka6931 3 года назад +1

    And then there I'm trying to jump my single axel for almost 5 years 😭✋🏻 To be fair i have 2-3 hours on ice week (now the rink is closed) and a lot of bad habits from my old trainer 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @sonakshidasari7808
    @sonakshidasari7808 3 года назад

    I actually learned mine using a harness! I thought it was a bit easier

  • @renaoriflamme996
    @renaoriflamme996 3 года назад +1

    Did u get dizzy when u do this jump? I tried to do it(off ice) and now i get extremely nauseous when i think about figure skating (even when watching and writing this)

    • @renaoriflamme996
      @renaoriflamme996 3 года назад

      Is there a trick to overcome dizziness?

    • @phred7570
      @phred7570 3 года назад

      @@renaoriflamme996 you get used to it the more you do it, if you practice lots of backscratch spins it could help getting used to spinning fast in the air position

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  3 года назад

      No not really! I don’t really get too dizzy from it! I guess the more you skate the more you get used to get rotations and not being dizzy lol 😂

  • @allen7615
    @allen7615 5 лет назад

    Have you practiced jumping on floor or tarpaulin? Less painful than constantly falling on ice.

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  4 года назад

      Allen I have! I find it’s actually harder on my body than on the ice haha!!

  • @MrTacasio
    @MrTacasio 3 года назад +2

    You have to jump first, then spin, not the opposite:)

  • @adelinablack399
    @adelinablack399 3 года назад

    hi! how long have you been ice skating? im 13 and im going to start skating this september. i know the basics, so how long would it take for me to do the double axel? can i still attend big competitions?

    • @annieliu35
      @annieliu35 2 года назад

      Ive been skating since i was 5. I had to stop skating for a year cause covid and now all my doubles not counting my 2A are always clean and I barely fall. Now I just turned 12 yet I'm still trying my best to land my 2A. I'm sooooo close. You might have had a late start but if you try ur best, you may be able to get your jumps and spins well sooner than me. :)

    • @adelinablack399
      @adelinablack399 2 года назад

      @@annieliu35 thank you so much!

  • @solarstudios6413
    @solarstudios6413 5 лет назад +2

    Is it normal that i just started skating ive done for about 3-4 days and on the second day he taught how to skate on one foot and i couldt do it very i mean i could but hardly is it normal that i still cant skate on one foot i do about 1 hour a day

    • @corgi8451
      @corgi8451 5 лет назад

      Solar Studios* Totally! That’s completely normal! I’m a figure skater and it just takes a lot of practice to get those moves! You got this girl!

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  3 года назад

      That’s awesome! And haha yeah that’s pretty normal :)

  • @gohskates3095
    @gohskates3095 3 года назад

    You should follow through more. You’ll get more height distance and air time so you can rotate more.

  • @iLoveYou2TheMoon
    @iLoveYou2TheMoon Год назад

    Tip- rotate pn the way up. Try to turn over quicker

  • @annieliu35
    @annieliu35 2 года назад +1

    Good job,… but I think you still need about 1/2 rotation to make it cleab

  • @user-to2wj3jj9t
    @user-to2wj3jj9t 3 года назад

    I forgot how to skate (last time I was on the ice in December)

  • @breadfish4683
    @breadfish4683 3 года назад

    I can NOT jump axels at all, not even the single one. I jump off-ice double toe and loop (not in the last 2 moths due to strain) and double flip about 6-8 months ago. My axel is so terrible, I have just given up.

  • @coconut2380
    @coconut2380 5 лет назад +2

    She got it in 4 months while it’s been like 9 months and I still don’t have it 😂

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  3 года назад

      Haha that’s okay I’m still working on it 2 years later 😂👍🏻

  • @stelisan4603
    @stelisan4603 2 года назад +1

    You are amazing ,but your 2A is underrotated

  • @Name-tn1zg
    @Name-tn1zg 3 года назад

    You were amazing but try to push yourself higher in the air so when you land in becomes clean

  • @steveherbert9575
    @steveherbert9575 5 лет назад +3

    You're getting there, but jump higher rather than round into the circle. If you try to jump a bit higher, you'll have more time to pull in and get more rotation.

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  5 лет назад

      Steve Herbert um thanks for the unsolicited advice.

    • @steveherbert9575
      @steveherbert9575 3 года назад +4

      @@HaleyWest Your rotating before taking off - cheating the jump. Take off without turning your blade. The double axel is a hard

    • @steveherbert9575
      @steveherbert9575 3 года назад +5

      jump. Yes this is constructive criticism Haley , so please take it that way. If you don't like constructive criticism, then maybe you should not post on RUclips.

    • @steveherbert9575
      @steveherbert9575 3 года назад

      @@PanchoMaldonado-hf6rq She's probably still working on it 😗

  • @100penguins
    @100penguins 5 лет назад +4

    Nice Job! Could use more height :)

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  5 лет назад +1

      x w Thank you! And after it’s consistent I’ll work on things like that.

  • @RamonAlfonsoOMAR
    @RamonAlfonsoOMAR 4 года назад

    Four points should be straight enough for not bend your shoulder (hips and shoulder tight) and a little more elevation to complete the final half rotation forward jumps are more difficult than toe picked jumps by the way i was a Roller Skater

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  4 года назад

      Omar Alfonso please read my pinned comment ☺️

    • @Person-mh6xq
      @Person-mh6xq 3 года назад +1

      @@HaleyWest I suggest you disable all comments if you don’t want to hear/see any. It’s kind of “understood” that anyone who posts on RUclips should expect commentary. That’s how it works! You post. People comment. You can’t post and then tell people to hush up. That’s bizarre.

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  3 года назад

      @@Person-mh6xq hi there! Thank you for the response! I enjoy seeing comments on my video, that’s why you will find that you were able to comment! Because I chose not to disable comments. I understand that by putting my video on the internet that people feel the need to make comments. But that doesn’t excuse rude comments. I don’t see how asking people to keep rude remarks to themselves is bizzare, but go off ❤️ thanks again for trying to explain, but I understand perfectly well ✨🙌❤️

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  3 года назад

      @@Person-mh6xq maybe you should try to put yourself out there and see what kind of comments you get ❤️

  • @lougiaki123
    @lougiaki123 3 года назад

    Actually, its clear, how you enter is all about.
    You could try to correct your standing position(you are always to much front with the upper body) ,
    dont wait your speed go down to jump
    Jump higher (the height you had is for single jump) and
    What you are doing with the hands ? Think about flying, you have to open them and close them when you start leaving the ground.
    Its better someone thinks before trying 100 times and destroy your body.

  • @shellybushoi2824
    @shellybushoi2824 3 года назад

    You need to jump higher and to keep your lags together and it all will work out

  • @theguitarsurgeon6213
    @theguitarsurgeon6213 4 года назад

    wonder hoc she blamed so the light are took bright

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  4 года назад +1

      ian flanagan what? Lol

  • @ava7623
    @ava7623 5 лет назад +4

    You didnt get it earlier because you werent jumping high enough but great progress

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  5 лет назад

      little shrimp um okay?? thanks for the unsolicited advice...

    • @ava7623
      @ava7623 5 лет назад +1

      Haley West that wasnt even advice i gave you.

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  5 лет назад

      You wrote I didn’t get it sooner because I wasn’t jumping high enough. Im sorry if my comment came across as rude, but so did yours. I get lots of unsolicited advice, and your comment read like you were telling me what I did wrong.

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  5 лет назад

      Skylar Di Paulo I’m sorry, who are you?

    • @ava7623
      @ava7623 5 лет назад +1

      Haley West i know im not a coach but im sorry if thats why

  • @lillywilliams-howell5257
    @lillywilliams-howell5257 5 лет назад +1

    Good progress but there not to backwards

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  4 года назад

      Lilly Williams-Howell read my pinned comment! 😄

  • @KS-pq3jc
    @KS-pq3jc 2 года назад

    I personally think you should have worked to jump higher. then it should've taken faster to get a double. I see that you have speed but the height at the start wasn't quit enough.

  • @henryfrenzel6025
    @henryfrenzel6025 3 года назад +2

    The entrance ist much to round
    And please JUMP First then rotate!!
    U do it opposite!!
    Please Close your Arms and legs!!
    And i really miss your body strenght!!!
    With your less of body strenght U will ever have big trouble with rotations and clean landings!!

  • @pva.w.l
    @pva.w.l 5 лет назад

    Are u sure this isn't a tribute to avicii? ahaha

    • @HaleyWest
      @HaleyWest  5 лет назад

      Paolo oh it definitely is haha 😂

  • @BP-xv7fj
    @BP-xv7fj 3 года назад

    Come around way too much and it stops you from getting any height and distance

  • @Nani-df2zo
    @Nani-df2zo 3 года назад +1

    Bad technique no offence, it’s too SWINGY