How to Spin : The Spin Entry

[@ArtDesignHD]

Thanks you! I finally got my entry, i struggled so much and couldnt get around my edge. Turns out i just wasnt making my circle gradually tighter (cause no one ever told me thats how it is supposed to be done). I enjoy working on my spins so much now❤

[@ShellySkates]

So glad to hear it! 😊 That’s usually one of the tricky things with spins is the entry

[@corey5609]

I used to HATE doing spin enteries, but the more you do it the more fun it is.

[@ShellySkates]

YES!

[@motherdreamy.3489]

FINALLY someone who actually explains this! All the other videos I've seen are like "and just go into the spin.." So ty C :

[@DimaPavlenko]

Thank you for the top angle! It seems to support my theory and self experiments: I slowed down several spinning videos and for some reason nobody mentions the heel/foot angle during the spin, i.e., as you demonstrated at 3:18 when your left foot enters the spin the ankle enters inside so the foot points away diagonally. Just tried it today and it fixed a lot of redundant "scratching" of the blade side, while beforehand even if I did my best to stay on the ball - it still felt a very stubborn turn. The angle of the ankle seems to control the amount of speed/scratchiness and radius, so the angle most likely should adjust according to different speeds and contexts (wide/slow spin vs fast/narrow). I believe this missing part is very significant and is the reason 2-footed spin doesn't magically get you to spin on one leg, unless we develop some different variation/instructions how to take that ankle/foot angle into account.

[@DimaPavlenko]

Follow-up on my previous findings, figured out that when I bring my heel inside - the spin feels much cleaner because the spin is actually done on the outside edge, opposite to how I perceived the spin (meaning it's not a small "turn", so the technique is different). I suppose it's either on both edges or the outside edge, because doing it on the inside edge - digs the front part of the skate into the ice too much, creating a "bad" scratch with the side of the blade.

[@indiging8330]

@@DimaPavlenko This spin should be done on a back inside edge, not an outside edge. A spin on a back outside edge is done on the opposite foot with a forward inside 3-turn-esque entry.

[@AZ-ci4um]

@@DimaPavlenko should be inside edge, not outside edge

[@barbarab202]

These videos are so great! Thank you for providing so much detail, the slow motion, and here even the GoPro type view.

[@iskatecoach]

Entry so I’m important, it often gets looked over so glad you made a video to highlight it :)

[@lizzielogemann6422]

I've been really struggling with my entry, hopefully this video helps!

[@ShellySkates]

I hope you find it helpful! The spin entry is one of the most difficult things to grasp in skating. Even skaters who might have a handle on their entry have some issues from time to time. You got this!

[@HotelEdenMusic]

Really helpful visuals and technical explanation, thank you!

[@michix399]

omg the ice looks so smoooth😭😭 i wishhh, i skate on snowy natural ice

[@delaney7999]

thank you so much for the specifics on where the weight needs to be on the blades, i feel like it’s gonna help me a lot when i try again tomorrow!

[@BirdsAndWhales]

Interesting and cool that a spin is the essentially the same shape as the golden ratio

[@bronstet]

I just found this. This was super helpful, Shelley. Thanks.

[@hallewilliams5135]

this was a great simple & straight forward explanation thanks!!

[@Evan64003]

The tracing looks exactly like the golden ratio. :)

[@carolinebackstad]

Thank you for explaining the blade!!

[@primaonice1886]

Thank you coach, this is really helpful!

[@ralphemmanuelrasay6413]

Thank you so much having such a detailed review :)

[@pennwoman]

I am having the HARDEST time with scratch spin & this video reminds me of the entry that I am working on for that. I just cannot get over the awful feeling of putting my leg out in front of me while spinning & forget crossing it over! I badly want my leg close to my body. I cannot garner enough power going around that hook because it’s scary. So frustrating.

[@ggd210]

Trying to teach it to little kids… thanks!!

[@mutavix]

i always do a three foot turn instead of hooking and doing the spin ):

[@ChrisToupee]

Coach Shelly, Thank you for the Videos. I can now do Forward and Backward Single leg Spin Entrances because of your videos. I have been taking Figure Skating Classes in Japan and I sometimes do not understand the lessons because I am not good at Japanese. That is where your videos are really helpful. Anyway, for Forward Spin, should I be spinning on the Rocker/Ball on a FLAT (both edges) skate or on a BACK INSIDE EDGE? And for the Backward Spin, FLAT or BACK OUTSIDE EDGE? Thank you very much.

[@ShellySkates]

You should be slightly on the outside edge for both. It’s very slight. So it’s going to feel like your foot is more level on the ice.

[@anikaparker1077]

Thank you 😊

[@ernie_hudds]

I really don't seem to get the spin going - it usually is one rubbish spin and skid ....fizzle out. Anything you can think of that comes to mind to help me get that spin really going. Am I not forward stroking strong enough into the curve? Not leaning enough into curve. The curve my coach draws out is half the size of what you have skated too.

[@ShellySkates]

The department edge with the hold of the forward stroke position is key. Also ensure you have a good knee bend while doing that edge. Keep the core strong as well

[@lisazitzmann920]

What rink is this? That was awesome, gonna look for more of your videos!

[@eccologg]

i skate on hockey skates and do figure skating elements xd

[@amandarhollynce4286]

The best ever

[@anaisabelesqueira661]

Thank you so much! It was really helpful

[@ShellySkates]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@zeynepylmaz6030]

thank you so so much💘💘

[@ShellySkates]

You're welcome 😊

[@emilychen6034]

😩 I either can’t hold the edge, the edge is too deep for me to hold, and/or I can’t get into the hook

[@imo.o]

I’m really struggling with this entry and I have no clue why😫

[@howboutnahh]

Samee

[@kale8917]

Same here. I can't make the circle on my outside edge 😂

[@gyllen9057]

Is this entry more beginner friendly in general rather than the pivot entry? :)

[@ShellySkates]

Hi! I would say for a beginner, start with the pivot. Once you get the pivot more comfortable then I would start trying this! This entry with the forward outside edge is how you will be doing your spins as you move onto more difficult spins :)

[@jds2620]

How do you make the edge tighter? I can pretty much hold and go entire circle on the edge just cant get the hook part.

[@laurelle.mitchell]

What happens when I use my right foot usually to go into my spins? I was a figure skater and quit at 10. I'm now 14. I need help ha!

[@ShellySkates]

You are going to do the same thing but just opposite! You skate lefty and that is perfectly fine!

[@laurelle.mitchell]

@@ShellySkates Thanks so much!!

[@Sanford63]

Does the edge change at spin? Entry edge L forward outside edge - changes to back inside edge?

[@calililylookeylou266]

I can do the wind up but somehow Im stepping down straight - how do i stop that and step down correctly?