I'm so happy that she's going to 4 Continents.
Also, I really loved her 3 loop 3 loop combo, and I hope she tries it again in Colorado.
Oh yes,such a fire cracker combo
Do you have any idea how well she could score if no UR?
I'm so happy that she's going to 4 Continents.
Also, I really loved her 3 loop 3 loop combo, and I hope she tries it again in Colorado.
Caroline's performances at Nationals show that she is on the right track. However, what does she need to score even higher? What should she be working on to improve her scores? Should she focus on her stroking/edges/speed or perhaps work on her spins to get higher levels? Does she need to add new jumps to her arsenal such as the triple salchow? Should her new LP be choreographed differently to be more pleasing to the judges?
Of course, the other possibility is that she has reached her peak and no improvement is needed. But I doubt that many here would agree that she has reached perfection.
Caroline's performances at Nationals show that she is on the right track. However, what does she need to score even higher? What should she be working on to improve her scores? Should she focus on her stroking/edges/speed or perhaps work on her spins to get higher levels? Does she need to add new jumps to her arsenal such as the triple salchow? Should her new LP be choreographed differently to be more pleasing to the judges?
Her stroking/edges/speed are still very poor. It's very obvious in the LP. The choreography is almost non-existent. The scores at the Nationals were greatly inflated. She has a long way to go.
Her stroking/edges/speed are still very poor. It's very obvious in the LP. The choreography is almost non-existent. The scores at the Nationals were greatly inflated. She has a long way to go.
I agree with you that it's very obvious in the LP, despite the noticeable improvement compared to before. Interestingly enough, why did the stroking/edges/speed look a lot better in the SP than in the LP? Is it an issue of stamina because the LP is longer or is it rather she is reverting to old technique under pressure?
As for choreography, I am curious to see whether her team will push her towards something more intricate and nuanced in next year's LP.
No I don't think it was a stamina issue or that she is reverting back to her old technique, she did not look exhausted to me at the end of her LP. I think her team's goal this season was for her to concentrate on landing the jumps that she worked so hard to correct and she succeeded in doing that. I am sure we will see more improvement in Caroline's skating come next season.
It is a process, step by step. I admire her for her perseverance and kudos to her coaches Karen and Peter.
I agree with you that it's very obvious in the LP, despite the noticeable improvement compared to before. Interestingly enough, why did the stroking/edges/speed look a lot better in the SP than in the LP? Is it an issue of stamina because the LP is longer or is it rather she is reverting to old technique under pressure?
She backed waaaay off the attack to ensure more consistency in her jumps. I think in the SP Caroline skated like she had nothing to lose. But once she got great scores there, then she took on a more defensive approach.
I don't know if I can get back on the Caroline bandwagon as a fan. Yes, she's greatly improved some important things, and will likely do better in competition. But she's lost a lot of her flexibility and spinning ability, which used to make up for her speed and edging issues for me. While her jumps are better, there are much better jumpers with better basic skating skills around. The only thing she has left as a standout, for me, is her ability to emote and project, and I only catch glimpses of that now.
She backed waaaay off the attack to ensure more consistency in her jumps. I think in the SP Caroline skated like she had nothing to lose. But once she got great scores there, then she took on a more defensive approach.
I don't know if I can get back on the Caroline bandwagon as a fan. Yes, she's greatly improved some important things, and will likely do better in competition. But she's lost a lot of her flexibility and spinning ability, which used to make up for her speed and edging issues for me. While her jumps are better, there are much better jumpers with better basic skating skills around. The only thing she has left as a standout, for me, is her ability to emote and project, and I only catch glimpses of that now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGyl0AHk2zY
Caroline's Nationals EX to "Defying Gravity"!
And what does Caroline need next season? Better.Programs.
Her stroking/edges/speed are still very poor. It's very obvious in the LP. The choreography is almost non-existent. The scores at the Nationals were greatly inflated. She has a long way to go.
i liked her short, especially with the spread eagle. and i love the musical cut of her long. what did you find objectionable--could you elaborate?