The jumps are household names, at least in figure skating households: salchow, axel, lutz, loop, flip and toe loop. In order of difficulty, from the easiest to the hardest, they are: toe loop, salchow ...

First, it’s important to know, first, that each skate blade has two edges with a curve -- or hollow -- in the middle. If you stand with your feet together, the edges that face each other are the ...

What’s difference between an Axel and a loop? What about a sit spin and a Biellmann? Here, we break down the basics of figure skating elements so that you can more easily understand what’s happening ...

Figure skating is one of the most watched events in the Winter Olympics. The combination of artistry and athleticism on ice is something that’s impossible to look away from, but it’s not always easy ...

Study up! Here is a handy guide for some common elements you will see in many figure skaters’ programs. There are six types of jump seen in men’s and women’s skating. In order of most to least ...

Shin Ji-ah (Sehwa Girls' High School) of the women's single national team showed a disappointing performance at the second senior Grand Prix of the season. Shin Ji-ah received 65.30 points in the ...