Figure skating spins

Figure skating element
Element name:	Spin
Scoring abbreviation:	Sp

Spins are an element in figure skating where the skater rotates, centered on a single point on the ice, while holding one or more body positions. The skater rotates on the part of the blade just behind the toe pick, with the weight on the ball of the foot. There are many types of spins, identified by the position of the arms, legs, and torso, the foot on which the spin is performed, and the entrance to the spin. A combination spin is a spin with a change of position or foot. Spins are a required element in most figure skating competitions.

There are many types of spins, identified by the foot on which the spin is performed, the entrance to the spin, and the position of the arms, legs, and torso. Spins may be performed on either foot. Figure skaters are rarely able to spin in both directions; most favor one or the other. For skaters who rotate in a counterclockwise direction, a spin on the left foot is called a forward or front spin, while a spin on the right foot is called a back spin. Spins may be entered with a step or a jump. Spins entered with a jump are referred to as flying spins. There are three basic positions, for which many variations exist. There are five levels of difficulty — Level B to Level 4.

An upright spin is a spin where the skater is in an upright position and their head is in line with their spine. There are many variations on it.

A sit spin is defined as a spin in which the buttocks are not higher than the level of the skating knee. There are many variations on it.

A camel spin is defined as a spin in which the free leg is held backwards with the knee higher than the hip level. There are many variations on it.

Spin positions performed in immediate succession without checking out of the spin are referred to as combination spins. In a combination spin, a skater may change position, change foot, change edge, or any combination of the above. Combination spins are delineated with the abbreviation CoSp in ISU Judging system protocols.

In pair skating, skaters perform pair spins and side-by-side spins. In side-by-side spins, the skaters perform the same solo spin next to each other on the ice. Pairs sometimes shout auditory cues to their partner in order to maintain and adjust their timing. In pair spins, the skaters hold onto each other and rotate together, but may be in different positions.

In ice dancing, skaters perform dance spins, which are similar to pair spins. They do not perform side-by-side spins.

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