Figure SkatingYuzuru Hanyu: Connecting Difficulty and Expression
Hanyu's programmes offer a way to see how demanding jumps, transitions and musical structure work as a single performance.
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Figure SkatingYuna Kim: The Balance of a Complete Programme
Kim's skating demonstrates why technical accuracy and the flow between elements should be watched together.
Figure SkatingKatarina Witt: Character and Stage Presence on Ice
Witt's historical performances connect competitive success with the changing language of presentation and judging.
Figure SkatingFigure Skating Scores: Elements and the Whole Programme
Technical identification, execution quality, programme assessment and deductions each explain a different part of the final score.
Figure SkatingRecognising Jumps: Start with the Take-Off
The take-off edge and use of the toe pick provide a practical introduction to the six familiar figure skating jumps.
Figure SkatingSpins: Difficulty and Control in a Small Space
Position, speed, centring and transitions explain why a spin is more than a striking pose.
Figure SkatingPairs and Ice Dance: Two Different Partnerships
Both disciplines depend on coordination, but their required elements and technical priorities give them distinct identities.
Figure SkatingShort Programme and Free Skate: Different Tasks, One Result
The two segments provide different opportunities and constraints, with the final ranking depending on their combined outcome.
Figure SkatingEdges and Steps: Figure Skating's Underlying Language
The movement between major elements reveals control, continuity and the quality of a skater's basic technique.
Figure SkatingHow to Read an Official Figure Skating Score Sheet
A careful reading separates what was attempted, what was credited and how well the recognised content was performed.