A toe loop is a toe-assisted jump. For a counter-clockwise jump, it starts with the right foot on a back outside edge, followed by planting the left toe pick, up into the rotation, and landed again on the right back outside edge.
Doing the Jump
Begin by skating on a right back outside edge, with the skating knee deeply bent. Clockwise jumpers should start on a left back outside edge, and should reverse or mirror the rest of these directions. Note that many jumpers find it difficult to simply start the jump from this position --- see the tips below regarding "Jump Preparation".
Extend your arms into "launch position." The left arm should be straight in front of you; the right arm should be extended at the "5 o'clock" position. Both palms should face downward.
Reach back with your left leg; extend it and point the toe down. Plant the toe pick firmly in the ice, preferably just to the right of the arc of travel of your other blade. Be sure to reach back; you don't want to trip yourself.
Launch the jump: Do not try to make yourself rotate, as it tends to cause an error known as a "toe waltz." The rotation will come naturally. Do imagine using your left leg like a pole vault.Do a Toe Loop Step 4Bullet1.jpg As the launch happens, both your legs will end up with knees straight. Pull your hands together towards your chest, but leave the upper arms and elbows extended to the 12-o'clock and 5-o'clock positions. (Imagine your arms are two blades of a pocketknife, and you're closing it.)Do a Toe Loop Step 4Bullet2.jpg Rotate a full 360-degree revolution in the air. This is not as difficult as it seems, once you've properly launched the jump!Do a Toe Loop Step 4Bullet3.jpg
Land on the right foot, on a back outside edge. As you land, extend your arms fully to the sides in normal skating position. Your right knee should be bent and your left leg extended strongly. Arch your back, keep good skating posture, and try to remain on the back outside edge. Smile broadly -- it contributes to your confidence level!
Jump Preparation
Right inside 3-turn entrance: Begin by skating forward on your left foot.Do a Toe Loop Step 6Bullet1.jpg Put your right foot near the inside of your left ankle.Do a Toe Loop Step 6Bullet2.jpg Extend the arms into launch position.Do a Toe Loop Step 6Bullet3.jpg Step forward onto your right foot and execute a right inside 3-turn. [3-turn citation required.]Do a Toe Loop Step 6Bullet4.jpg End the turn with the right knee bent deeply, the arms in launch position, and the left leg extended.Do a Toe Loop Step 6Bullet5.jpg Plant the left toe pick and launch the jump.Do a Toe Loop Step 6Bullet6.jpg
Closed mohawk-turn entrance: Begin by skating forward on your left foot.Do a Toe Loop Step 7Bullet1.jpg Step onto your right foot.Do a Toe Loop Step 7Bullet2.jpg Immediately execute a mohawk, to end skating on a left back inside edge.Do a Toe Loop Step 7Bullet3.jpg Do a backwards skating stroke. This puts you on a right back outside edge.Do a Toe Loop Step 7Bullet4.jpg Do the jump.Do a Toe Loop Step 7Bullet5.jpg
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