Figure skating

Figure skating

a sport and activity in which individuals, duos, or groups perform on figure skates on ice. The four Olympic disciplines are men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. Non-Olympic disciplines include synchronized skating and four skating. In senior-level competition, skaters generally perform two programs (short and long) which, depending on the discipline, may include spins, jumps, moves in the field, lifts, throw jumps, death spirals, and other elements or moves.

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Lobe

Sports; Figure skating

This is a part of a circular movement or manoeuvre on the ice.

Long free programme

Sports; Figure skating

This is the free skating portion and is the major part of the singles competition free skating program.

Hollow

Sports; Figure skating

This is the name for the groove that runs down the middle of a figure skating blade. The edges are on either side of the hollow and it provides control and speed. It should also be noted that the ...

Hydrant lift

Sports; Figure skating

This is more of a throw then a lift. The man throws his female partner over his head while he is skating backwards he then makes one-half turn and catches her so that she is now facing him. Neat ...