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 simi ...
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, when contested at the 1908 Olympics in London. The Olympic disciplines are me ...
, 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 an entrance to an
Axel jump
Axel may refer to:
People
* Axel (name), all persons with the name
Places
* Axel, Netherlands, a town
** Capture of Axel, a battle at Axel in 1586
Arts, entertainment, media
* ''Axel'', a 1988 short film by Nigel Wingrove
* ''Axel'', a Cirque d ...
.
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:Kavaguti and Smirnov 2009 Worlds Gala.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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