Originally posted by Lisa

Second, Yagudins technical skating doesn't suffer because of them - on the contrary, Morozov and TT succeeded in creating a perfect harmony between the steps and the sword play arm movements.
Third, Yagudin is able to execute difficult steps and arm movements at the same time, and he acts well (even more so in his "Gladiator" LP).
Your thoughts?
ITA. Thats why Yagudin made Morozov's footwork hiswon. Why other skaters appears just mimic mechanically. They don't have the same level of technique skill as Yagudin has.