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1. In the mens' division of figure skating competitions, this difficult jump is a must-have for the top contenders. You'll probably be saying, "see you LATER, PIXEL," to anyone who does not have it in his arsenal.
2. YES, BID IDES, when it comes to spins, jumps, and step sequences, pairs' skaters have to perform many of their required elements in this position, relative to each other.
3. Be it straight line, serpentine, or circular, figure skaters in all disciplines are required to complete this kind of sequence in their programs. FOR WOK TO receive the scores he needs here, he'd better be impressive!
4. A lady performing in a figure skating competition might CAN ABLY SKIP this element, but she really shouldn't. When this spin is performed properly, she makes a graceful silhouette as she rotates. Let's hope she doesn't get dizzy!
5. I wish TO CONFIDE OPS says that in recent figure skating events, the competitors no longer await 10.0s or 6.0s from the judges. Instead, their marks are now in the format of this new scoring system.
6. It's neither required nor standard, but I suppose a skater could use a POLE TOO, in their take-off for this basic jump.
7. CALMLY FEIGN complete confidence in your abilities, leap into the air, and land in a position ready to rotate, with your free leg and torso parallel to the ice. Voila! You've just performed this spin.
8. Before the original and free dances, those skating in the ice dance division are required to perform this short, mandatory dance. Spare some pity for any POOR CLUMSY team who stumbles in this early phase of the competition!
9. When this element is performed by a team skating as PAIRS, THE LAD must hold on tight to his lady's hand as she spins in a circle around him. If he lets go, the results could be disastrous!
10. After a skater completes his or her performance, CANDY RISKS are taken as they make their way to this area just beside the rink, where they sit with their coaches and receive their scores.
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