How to Improve Your Spins: From Slow to Stunning

1. The Secret to Faster Spins

If your spins feel sluggish, the problem usually lies in your position. To spin fast, you need to be tight—arms close to your body, legs pulled in, and core engaged. The smaller your shape, the faster you rotate.

2. Finding Your Center

A wobbly spin often happens because your weight isn’t centered. When entering a spin, make sure you’re balanced over your skating leg and not leaning too far forward or backward. Practicing spins off-ice on a spinner can help train your sense of balance.

3. Experimenting with Variations

Once you master a basic scratch spin, try different variations like sit spins, camel spins, or laybacks. Each requires different muscle engagement and flexibility. Don’t rush—perfecting one variation at a time will make your spins look polished and effortless.

4. Training for Better Endurance

Spinning requires both strength and stamina. Off-ice, work on core exercises like planks and Russian twists to build stability. On the ice, challenge yourself to hold spins longer and practice spinning in both directions—this helps improve balance and control.

By Vitalina Andrushchenko, Staff Writer