Triple Axel
A triple axel is a figure skating jump. The axel was named after Axel Paulsen because he was the first figure skater to ever perform the jump. He performed it in 1882 with speed skates on. A triple axel is just like a single axel, but it has 3½ rotations instead of 1½ rotations. So, you take off on a right back outside edge and then step into a left forward outside edge. The skater then jumps over the left toe pick and goes into the jump with the right leg. They cross their left foot in front of the right, to get rotation. During the landing, uncross the legs to stop rotation so you can get out of the jump smoothly and at a good speed.
Go to youtube for a video of a triple axel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzFGzsn6Skg
Go to youtube for a video of a triple axel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzFGzsn6Skg
Arabesque Spiral
An arabesque spiral is basically in the same position as a regular spiral. It is like an arabesque in ballet. A spiral is when a skater glides on one foot while lifting the free leg above their hip and behind them. For an arabesque spiral, you stand on one leg and make sure it's straight. The free leg goes behind the skater's hip and it has to be at least at a 90 degree angle. Some skaters achieve to reach an 180 degree angle (your leg is vertical in the air). But, this is not required for skaters to do. To the right, is a picture of an arabesque spiral.
Video of different kinds of spirals: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6So8OuehfI
Video of different kinds of spirals: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6So8OuehfI
Sit Spin
The sit spin was first performed by Jackson Haines. Sometimes this spin is known as the James Haines spin. To perform the sit spin, you first wind up the spin with backward crossovers. Then, step into the spin and bend your left knee. Next, you need to get your knees together in the first rotation. Try to have good speed while doing that step. Now, think about bending your ankle and keep your free leg straight and point your toe(the free leg toe). As your legs come together, so does your arms. Stay in the same spot you're in and try not to travel your spin. Get as low as possible. Stand up from the spin and go to your checkout position. There's your sit spin! Below is a video of a sit spin.
There are many more figure skating moves that you can do, but they aren’t listed above.
Video from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uddFeaHk8jA