apache88 said:What level is Michelle's hands-clasped-behind-back spin? From what I have read (I could have misunderstood), it's level 2. If so, I'm surprised because it's a relatively easy layback spin.
mzheng said:Ask the skater, if you will, it's NOT EASY with hands-clasped-behind-back. Maybe the leg position is easier, you see a lot skaters who can't do classic leg position use the same leg position, but non of them or very little of them use the same arm position as Michelle. That hands-clasped-behind-back position would constantly cause you fall back on your butt if you don't know the trick. I knew a young skater who spent over two weeks to get into that position without falling backwards, while she got it right on all her other spin positions quickly.