The quality of your videos and tutorials and everything is getting so amazing lately, like your progress in skating isn't the only thing taking off. :"D
My biggest problem is probably the rotation I just can’t seem to get that last half rotation oof like everybody I know can do 1,5 from the beginning on (Like I can’t even do it off ice rip me)
Virginie Maurandy for the axel, you don't have to go full speed. Start by going slow, once you land it, you can go faster. When I do my axel, I'm on slow speed. Hope this helps you get rid of your fear!
Virginie Maurandy i learned my axel on the spot!!! i would stand on the blue line and do a set up from stand still then step right into it, i landed my first one like this!! however some people perform jumps better with a lot of speed (me rn), but if the speed scares you slow/on the spot is better
thank you for making this! I really needed help with my Axel, I haven't been able to land one in my 7 years of skating, seems strange, but I just haven't been able to get it right, so thank you. :)
TheHiddenTiger 07 Off ice, when I practice, I do just fine, on ice is a different story, I think I was just getting the steps wrong, and I was lifting wrong, so I do have a few things that need change, and I'll practice it that way.
I know I'm not Katie, but my advice is that if you're committed and work hard enough in all areas, you can achieve anything. My friend started at 12 (I know, not too old but still) and she worked so hard in on year that she went from a waltz jump to a double salchow. Believe in yourself, stay commited, take care of your body and you *could* achieve pro status. Hope this helped :)
JJSaltWater I'm 35, I've just come back to skating after a 15 year break, jumps up to axel are solid. I need to lose a little baby weight before I attempt an axel, but working hard on and off ice will get you there x
I was working on loop jump and axel when I stopped 20 years ago! Returning after children at 44 because that Facebook campaign I kept seeing in my newsfeed just saw made me obsessed with going back! I can barely do crossovers and 3 turns so I've just been going around in circles edging. Does it come back? I was surprised how uncomfortable the ice felt, but also amazing. :)
I love the way how you create movies... At start you show full trick and replay it few times that everyone can see it clearly and after is part with theory! Great job and great iceskating ;-)
i don’t skate and i live in a tropical country but i LOVE your videos i can’t do anything on ice but i’m just like “this is dope i can totally do this one day”
At 3:23 when youre building up momentum with your right leg.. do you touch the ground with your right foot? Because this one part is never working . I cant get balanced when I try it and I have to break up and go down on two feet again :/
thank you so much! this video really helped, i always went forward when doing an axel but i tried from the side for the first time and it worked nicely!
I'm not quite ready for axels yet but this looked like amazing advice. I took a break from skating and I'm enjoying getting caught up to where I used to be. Next week I think I'm going to vlog trying out your core workout video. There's no way I'm going to be able to keep up but it should be fun!
thank you so so much!!! i've had such a hard time with my axels (i've been skating for seven years) and i feel like i'm not good enough at skating just because i struggle with my axel.
i have been skating for about a year and mine and my coaches goal for me is to get my axel on ice by the end of the year. i have it off ice but i need to get my lutz and my backspin. next year i will start working on doubles and im so happy with how far i have gotten
Hi, Katie! This video is super helpful, but I still have two questions: 1) When I do my Axel, I tend to swing my leg around, instead of kicking it through to the front. Are there any exercises that I can do to help break that habit? 2) I also seem to be incapable of getting my feet crossed it the air when performing the jump. Do you have any tips that could possibly help with that, also? Thanks! :)
Hey Katie when I do my axel everything is fine except for my take of, my free leg whips around and when it comes through it's straight how can I fix this?
I'm going ice skating later and I need your advice! I am moving up level and the rules in my country (UK) changed. Meaning in the level I am moving means I can do axels (NISA 2). When I attempt my axel the edge that I step forward on I take around too much that before I even jump I am facing the other way. When I do this I land backward but obviously it is basically cheating. I had practise this morning and started to take of straight. But, now my body doesn't stay straight in the air and I don't squeeze tight enough. I try landing in a back spin or do a loop on the end but I end up falling or open up to early like mid air. It would be amazing if you gave me advice and replied! :) If you are a higher level figure skater and can already land your axel it would be great if you could give me some advice too! 😄
What m oves in the field test are you on I recently failed juv also any tips to pass them as I failed pre-juv 3 times and I don't want to repeat that with juv Also yesterday I landed my first clean double salchow
You are so helpful 😍 i just landed my Axel off ice 😂🤦🏽♀️ yes, I am a worse skater 😂. But this video helped also for landing a good Walz jump 😍💫 in one month I will have a competition and I really needed help ❤️
Fantastic tips for I was going to be doing the axel but with my mom's ms care just took my skating life down hill, not having the money to do it so this I appreciate when I get back skating hopefully soon & not to make it three years of not skating ugh :-(
I’ve been facing forward when I’m practicing jumps. But I never knew you’re supposed to face the side. Well I don’t really need to worry about jumps yet because I’m only still on level 2. I’m not even close to learning jumps yet. I just like to do them in my house or on my trampoline to get myself ready to learn them.
Thanks for the great tips. I believe they helped me land an axel today! I have not been working on this jump very long so was a bit surprised that I landed one so quickly. Your tips definitely helped. Today I really warmed up with that axel in mind. I did floor rotations and floor axels in my shoes. Really focused on achieving the axel takeoff position in my waltz and waltz loop combos. I also did some of your other exercises on and off the ice. Anyway, finally got up enough courage to go for the full axel and landed the axel on my SECOND ATTEMPT TODAY!! I'll be sure to send a video of my axel when I manage to record one. Thank you, Katie!! 😁
video on double loop pleaseeee😭 I can do all my doubles up to Lutz but they aren't as good as they could be bc my double loop isn't great! Need all the help I can get💓💓
Elle Mitchell double loop has been my most challenging double. my biggest thing is DO NOT start the jump completly backwards and do mot try to just jump and snap, you must hook it and you are allowed to slightly turn before takeoff, use this to your advantage!!! my scariest falls are when i do not take advantage of slightly turning. do lots of walk throughs on the bored and focus on making a lowercase h with your legs when you left through and then squeeze into a tight backspin to grt the rotation. a huge thing that helped me was getting my legs and arms to go at the same time.... my arms/upper body would jump before my legs causing a very scary double, if you have this problem lots of walkthroughs along the boards will help!
Has anyone ever had problems with their ankle (on the skating foot) when practicing axels off ice? I started off ice training for axels a few months ago but around about the time when my coach decided I was ready to try it on ice, I started experiencing a sharp pain in my ankle each time I tried to do the jump off ice. My coach tells me to rest it each time this happens but it has really affected my technique and confidence. I feel like I've been stuck in limbo land for months. Any tips would be much appreciated!
I LOVE seeing people who can do triples doing single jumps because they literally are the highest and have the best position.
When you don't even skate anymore but you're still salty about not landing an axel
Chair lol
Chair why don't you skate any more
*Story of my life!!*
Chair 😂
Ikr 😂 I'm watching these videos so I can just go back to the rink, land one axel and leave. Then, and only then will I be satisfied
I just got my axel consistent 2 weeks ago!!
Abby Kiraly sorry this is late but yay well done!
Lucky you.
glad to hear it. I am 60 and just starting and I wonder how long it will take to do any kind of axel.
@Selin Altinel no it won’t I have been skating for one and I am very close to landing my axel
The quality of your videos and tutorials and everything is getting so amazing lately, like your progress in skating isn't the only thing taking off. :"D
Hi Katie! Can you do a video on lay back spins?
My biggest problem is probably the rotation I just can’t seem to get that last half rotation oof like everybody I know can do 1,5 from the beginning on (Like I can’t even do it off ice rip me)
Akikosato same! i can only get the single 😰
Axels scare me, the speed scares me when I have to swing my leg forward
Virginie Maurandy for the axel, you don't have to go full speed. Start by going slow, once you land it, you can go faster. When I do my axel, I'm on slow speed. Hope this helps you get rid of your fear!
Virginie Maurandy i learned my axel on the spot!!! i would stand on the blue line and do a set up from stand still then step right into it, i landed my first one like this!! however some people perform jumps better with a lot of speed (me rn), but if the speed scares you slow/on the spot is better
I learned my axel from a standstill. It wasn't until i got it consistent there that i moved to a skating start
Virginie Maurandy
The 1,5 rotation scares me ;(
I already have my axel, but i'm just watching because it's katie
I've never clicked so fast
Same
same
same so dont worry
thank you for making this! I really needed help with my Axel, I haven't been able to land one in my 7 years of skating, seems strange, but I just haven't been able to get it right, so thank you. :)
weirdo Maddie /Roxy Lalonde/ could it be your technique? Can you land it on a harness or off ice
TheHiddenTiger 07
Off ice, when I practice, I do just fine, on ice is a different story, I think I was just getting the steps wrong, and I was lifting wrong, so I do have a few things that need change, and I'll practice it that way.
weirdo Maddie /Roxy Lalonde/ i've been skating for 8 years!!! i'm so glad i'm not alone.
Christine Rounds I have been skating for 8 1/2 years and I still don't have my axle and skaters who have been skating for 1-2years land before me ☹
Christine Rounds Same!!
Katie, do you think it's possible for people to start late in figure skating and actually make it competitive?
I know I'm not Katie, but my advice is that if you're committed and work hard enough in all areas, you can achieve anything. My friend started at 12 (I know, not too old but still) and she worked so hard in on year that she went from a waltz jump to a double salchow. Believe in yourself, stay commited, take care of your body and you *could* achieve pro status. Hope this helped :)
JJSaltWater I'm 35, I've just come back to skating after a 15 year break, jumps up to axel are solid. I need to lose a little baby weight before I attempt an axel, but working hard on and off ice will get you there x
Thank you so much, I will continue to do my best and doing what I can!
I started at 13 and won first at my companions a few months later anything is possible if you work hard
I was working on loop jump and axel when I stopped 20 years ago! Returning after children at 44 because that Facebook campaign I kept seeing in my newsfeed just saw made me obsessed with going back! I can barely do crossovers and 3 turns so I've just been going around in circles edging. Does it come back? I was surprised how uncomfortable the ice felt, but also amazing. :)
Katie makes the axel look so easy! And thanks for the tips cause I only need a quarter rotation to land it!
I started working on my axel last week and I'm planning to land it this week ❤ I will heed your advice, thanks so much!!!
That helped so much that's the next jump I'm learning 👍🏼
I still have to perfect my Lutz, Flip and Loop.. BUT I DON'T CARE!
You should do more videos like this! This is the first one of many videos that actually helped me! 😊 Greetings from Germany 💕
I love the way how you create movies... At start you show full trick and replay it few times that everyone can see it clearly and after is part with theory! Great job and great iceskating ;-)
Great video Katie!! 500th Like LOL
i don’t skate and i live in a tropical country but i LOVE your videos i can’t do anything on ice but i’m just like “this is dope i can totally do this one day”
Thank you so much!!! This was super helpful and had different tips than the other axel videos I watched.
Love watching your tips and tricks videos even tho I do ice dance I still like to watch them 😂💕
This is the perfect video for me! Thank you so much Katie! I love you so much!
thanks you another amazing video!!! can you do a video on some exercises for back camel?
This was such a helpful video! Thankyouu Katie!⛸💫
Hi Katie, this is Ruby thank you so for this video you have no idea how amazing if feel now you said our names it's make us feel so special.
KATIE ILYSM THANK YOU FOR THIS AMAZING VID❤❤
Thank you so much! I really needed this
Hey Katie thanks for this video. Also your videos have been great lately the editing has come a long way.
At 3:23 when youre building up momentum with your right leg.. do you touch the ground with your right foot? Because this one part is never working . I cant get balanced when I try it and I have to break up and go down on two feet again :/
thank you so much! this video really helped, i always went forward when doing an axel but i tried from the side for the first time and it worked nicely!
Can you do a video on a double sow cow tips??
I'm not quite ready for axels yet but this looked like amazing advice. I took a break from skating and I'm enjoying getting caught up to where I used to be. Next week I think I'm going to vlog trying out your core workout video. There's no way I'm going to be able to keep up but it should be fun!
Thank you so much for these lesson videos Katie
so i was wondering if you could give some tips and tricks on bunny hops ?
I just learned the first drill for my axel! I'm so excited ! Any tips
I love your videos so much, thank you!!
Amazing tutorial thank you! If i may ask how old were you when you landed your axel?
Fascinating! Love these technical videos!
Those are perfectly BEAUTIFUL!
Hi katie thank you so much for sharing your tips ,
Thanks so Much for making this!
I have been working on getting my axel latley and this video was very helpful!😊
thank you so so much!!! i've had such a hard time with my axels (i've been skating for seven years) and i feel like i'm not good enough at skating just because i struggle with my axel.
Christine Rounds Me2🙁
i have been skating for about a year and mine and my coaches goal for me is to get my axel on ice by the end of the year. i have it off ice but i need to get my lutz and my backspin. next year i will start working on doubles and im so happy with how far i have gotten
You learn me a lot you are a Angel thanks for posting this video ♥️
wait you live in Vegas??? do you go to the ice rink at Fiesta Rancho? I’d love to meet you! you’re one of my favorite youtubers!
Can the next lessons with Katie be on how to center your spin?
Hi Katie,
I loved your video!
Can you tell me what camera you use?
Sorry I'm a new sub.
Thanks for the help my daughter is struggling with her axel
Hi, Katie! This video is super helpful, but I still have two questions:
1) When I do my Axel, I tend to swing my leg around, instead of kicking it through to the front. Are there any exercises that I can do to help break that habit?
2) I also seem to be incapable of getting my feet crossed it the air when performing the jump. Do you have any tips that could possibly help with that, also?
Thanks! :)
Im working on my axel but off ice walk through the jump first
Can u do a tips and tricks video on triple sal 👍🏻💫
Thank you for this! I;m trying these exercises now and I'm sure they'll help!
Hey Katie when I do my axel everything is fine except for my take of, my free leg whips around and when it comes through it's straight how can I fix this?
I'm going ice skating later and I need your advice! I am moving up level and the rules in my country (UK) changed. Meaning in the level I am moving means I can do axels (NISA 2).
When I attempt my axel the edge that I step forward on I take around too much that before I even jump I am facing the other way. When I do this I land backward but obviously it is basically cheating.
I had practise this morning and started to take of straight. But, now my body doesn't stay straight in the air and I don't squeeze tight enough. I try landing in a back spin or do a loop on the end but I end up falling or open up to early like mid air.
It would be amazing if you gave me advice and replied! :)
If you are a higher level figure skater and can already land your axel it would be great if you could give me some advice too! 😄
I just tell myself while I’m in mid air “whatever you do,don’t break out of the backspin till you hit the Ice”
What m oves in the field test are you on I recently failed juv also any tips to pass them as I failed pre-juv 3 times and I don't want to repeat that with juv
Also yesterday I landed my first clean double salchow
My Axel thanks You! 😘
May I ask where you found your coach, if you have one?
You are so helpful 😍 i just landed my Axel off ice 😂🤦🏽♀️ yes, I am a worse skater 😂. But this video helped also for landing a good Walz jump 😍💫 in one month I will have a competition and I really needed help ❤️
I am able to do a good axel off ice, but I never land it on ice, any advice to try and fix that?
Fantastic tips for I was going to be doing the axel but with my mom's ms care just took my skating life down hill, not having the money to do it so this I appreciate when I get back skating hopefully soon & not to make it three years of not skating ugh :-(
I’ve been facing forward when I’m practicing jumps. But I never knew you’re supposed to face the side. Well I don’t really need to worry about jumps yet because I’m only still on level 2. I’m not even close to learning jumps yet. I just like to do them in my house or on my trampoline to get myself ready to learn them.
I barley started. How many days does it take to learn the axel ?
i have my axel but sometime I'm just scared to go into the axels and double axels fast
Omg this video is what I've been waiting for its been two years and I still haven't gotten my axle down
what level are you? I started figure skating a little under a year ago and I'm in freestyle 1 now! 😁
What help me so much was off ice for sure !!!!
I struggle with crossing my feet can you help with that
I always land my axel on 2 feet....
Esther Vervaet me toooo
i finally got my axel after three times of training it but it is still often under rotated... what can I do ?
You should do some more makeup tutorial btw love you
How old were you when you landed it?
Hey! I needed this!
do you guys have some tips for clipping your feet cuz im struggling with that:(
This is so cool and helpful! Thank you!! :)
Katie can u do a video of how u edit ur videos I'm planning on starting my utube video
Do you recomend 2xu tights for figure skating?
Wow thanks a lot Katie! I'm your new subscriber!
My coach always tells me to take off forward and to square off my shoulders with the boards
I landed an axel-loop combo yesterday!
Me: never did a jump before
Also me: i have to learn to do an axel
i was hoping if you could do a back spin,i was struggle on these a long time and it's will help a lot in double.hope you could see my comment,thanks
i love your videos😍
I'm passed my single axle but I still watched this
Olivia silver how?
I'll definitely try this💕
please make a video on how to start and maintain a figure skating youtube channel thanks ily😙❤
I landed my Axel, thanks Katie!!💕💕
My problem is that I can get the rotation, but I fall out of the air position right before I am supposed to land and I always fall because of that...
THIS VIDEO ACTUALLY HELPED ME TO HELP ME LAND MY DOBBELT SALCHOW
Do an episode on tips for Russian spilt jumps
That awkward moment when you haven't even gotten to the waltz jump yet and you're watching this
Laughy Sophie same
Joy's Stuff this video didn't really help me a lot butttt I can do axels off ice now 😎
I am not even skating but I am interestet in how to jump etc. (Is that english?)
can a Beginner do these?
Ive landed my axel like 3 times and its soooo inconsistent so yeah I have to keep practising.
*me surfing the internet* (just did harness yesterday for my axel) WAIT ... how to land your axel 0.0... must watch!!!!!!!!!! (i need that axel )
I'm only on loop and learning flip, lol I have a long way to go 😆❤️
I'm having trouble landing it. My rotation is fine but I always slip
Thanks for the great tips. I believe they helped me land an axel today! I have not been working on this jump very long so was a bit surprised that I landed one so quickly. Your tips definitely helped. Today I really warmed up with that axel in mind. I did floor rotations and floor axels in my shoes. Really focused on achieving the axel takeoff position in my waltz and waltz loop combos. I also did some of your other exercises on and off the ice. Anyway, finally got up enough courage to go for the full axel and landed the axel on my SECOND ATTEMPT TODAY!! I'll be sure to send a video of my axel when I manage to record one. Thank you, Katie!! 😁
video on double loop pleaseeee😭 I can do all my doubles up to Lutz but they aren't as good as they could be bc my double loop isn't great! Need all the help I can get💓💓
Same! I also find double loop the hardest of the doubles😞
Elle Mitchell double loop has been my most challenging double. my biggest thing is DO NOT start the jump completly backwards and do mot try to just jump and snap, you must hook it and you are allowed to slightly turn before takeoff, use this to your advantage!!! my scariest falls are when i do not take advantage of slightly turning. do lots of walk throughs on the bored and focus on making a lowercase h with your legs when you left through and then squeeze into a tight backspin to grt the rotation. a huge thing that helped me was getting my legs and arms to go at the same time.... my arms/upper body would jump before my legs causing a very scary double, if you have this problem lots of walkthroughs along the boards will help!
Claire Organ thank you! I'll bear this in mind at training tomorrow!! Xx
Can you do a tutorial on how to do 2 axel? :)
Has anyone ever had problems with their ankle (on the skating foot) when practicing axels off ice? I started off ice training for axels a few months ago but around about the time when my coach decided I was ready to try it on ice, I started experiencing a sharp pain in my ankle each time I tried to do the jump off ice. My coach tells me to rest it each time this happens but it has really affected my technique and confidence. I feel like I've been stuck in limbo land for months. Any tips would be much appreciated!
Are you wearing tennis shoes? Are you on a soft mat? Also don't stick a landing but always bounce a bit
I'm only on loop and learning flip, lol I have a long way to go