On what surface does figure skating take place?
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Ice
The blades have a toothed toe pick at the front: used to launch jumps and stop under control.
💡 Did you know? Skaters use blades with a toothed 'toe pick' at the tip for take-offs.
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What is a move with several rotations in the air called?
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Jump
Key jumps include the Axel, Lutz, loop and toe loop: named after their inventors or take-off.
💡 Did you know? A quad rotates four times in the air: only a handful of athletes worldwide can land one.
What is the only jump with a forward take-off (and half an extra rotation)?
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Axel
Because the Axel takes off forwards it has an extra half-rotation: it's seen as the hardest basic jump.
💡 Did you know? The Axel is the hardest basic jump because you take off going forward.
What is a fast rotation on the spot called?
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Spin
In a spin the skater rotates so fast you can barely make out their outline.
💡 Did you know? Top skaters spin several rotations per second in a pirouette.
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