looking for detailed instruction book/video

[susan ba]

hi guys, i'm looking for a comprehensive/detailed intruction book or video to compliment my group lessons. i just don't remember everything my instructor tells me ( like move my should this way or lean on this side etc.)

and suggestions?

[Jskate]

Try a website called www.rainbosportsshop.com

There are books and the Gustave Lussi videos which are HIGHLY recommended figure skating instruction tapes. They are a little pricey: $50 for each tape. But consider it the cost of a private lesson and it won't seem like such a splurge.

Also, I would suggest taking notes in your group class. That way you can review your notes while you are practicing. I keep a tiny reporters notebook and a pen at the boards so that when my teacher says something poignant i can skip over and jot it down. After the class, I make more detailed notes and include ice tracings and anything that will help me remember.

For instance, I was suddenly falling on my salchow after landing dozens of them. I went to my notes and #6 under SALCHOW there was a note that said

[Jskate]

there was a note that said "Pull arms in." I discovered my arms were flailing therefore i was overrotating the jump and ending up as the human zamboni.

Anyway. Sorry this post was so long.


J