Looking back at Kostner programs of old, she used to have a solid Triple Flip-Triple Toe combination. It was less consistent in long programs but she practically owned it in her shorts, even from an early age (i.e. at 17 at 2004 Worlds). Not only did she have one, but it was huge and her speed out of it was insane. Never any doubt about completion of rotation.
But over the last several seasons - about since she snuck in a silver medal at the '08 Worlds - she has moved away from even attempting her previously rock-solid combination. Any thoughts on this? Does anyone know what has caused Kostner to lose this jumping pass - a huge point-getter?
Below are examples of her 3-3s at her best, even a 3-3-2 in a LP:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mHrWWWdp-g (Worlds SP 2005)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omkV2Za9nws (Worlds LP 2005)
But over the last several seasons - about since she snuck in a silver medal at the '08 Worlds - she has moved away from even attempting her previously rock-solid combination. Any thoughts on this? Does anyone know what has caused Kostner to lose this jumping pass - a huge point-getter?
Below are examples of her 3-3s at her best, even a 3-3-2 in a LP:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mHrWWWdp-g (Worlds SP 2005)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omkV2Za9nws (Worlds LP 2005)