The spread eagle is one of the
moves in the field
Moves in the field is a name given to elements of figure skating that emphasize basic skating skill and edge control. In the context of a competitive program, 'moves in the field' include spirals, spread eagles, Ina Bauers, hydroblading, and sim ...
in the sport of
figure skating
Figure skating is a sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform on figure skates on ice. It was the first winter sport to be included in the Olympic Games, with its introduction occurring at the Figure skating at the 1908 Summer Olympi ...
, in which a skater glides on both feet, the toes turned out to the sides, heels facing each other. It can be performed on either the inside or outside edges. It is commonly used as an entrance to jumps, adding to the difficulty level of that jump under the
Code of Points. It is most commonly used as
an entrance to an
Axel jump
The Axel jump or Axel Paulsen jump, named after its inventor, Norwegian figure skater Axel Paulsen, is an edge jump performed in figure skating. It is the sport's oldest and most difficult jump, and the only basic jump in competition with a for ...
.
Gallery
Single
File:Spread eagle inside.jpg,
File:Vitali Sazonets 2007 Nebelhorn Trophy.jpg,
File:2013 World Championships Mao Asada FP.jpg,
File:AGriazev 2007 Mytischi.jpg,
File:Zhang 2008SC by Carmichael.jpg,
File:2019 Grand Prix Final - Yuzuru Hanyu SP (1).jpg,
Pairs
Image:2018 Skate America - Evelyn Walsh & Trennt Michaud - 11.jpg,
Image:Maria Mukhortova and Maxim Trankov at 2010 European Championships (4).jpg,
Ice dancing
Image:Ice_dancing_spread_eagle_lift.jpg,
Image:Lynn Kriengkrairut & Logan Giulietti-Schmitt 2007 Nebelhorn Trophy.jpg,
Image:Kristina Gorshkova & Vitali Butikov 2005 Croatia Cup.jpg,
Synchronized skating
Image:Hockettes 2007.jpg,
External links
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Spread eagle
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