Quote from Gracefulswan - [ i wouldn't call her technique first rate by any means. her jumps are not secure a lot still even when she lands them... now, kwan's jumps are the most secure and with perfect run-out and edging... the speed and flow is so effortless (at least she makes it appear that it is while sasha does not... she has low, shaky landings many times).]
ITA. I love many aspects of Sasha's skating, but honestly, her landings drive me crazy. She never looks "into the ice." Her edges wobble. And even when she holds the edge, her landings look hard, like she's pounding down instead of flowing out.
I would be delighted to see her improve this. She has some fabulous moves and great ability, and in a couple respects, has abilities that Michele does not. But she could learn a lot about how to land a jump by studying Michele.
It should be a great nationals!
ITA. I love many aspects of Sasha's skating, but honestly, her landings drive me crazy. She never looks "into the ice." Her edges wobble. And even when she holds the edge, her landings look hard, like she's pounding down instead of flowing out.
I would be delighted to see her improve this. She has some fabulous moves and great ability, and in a couple respects, has abilities that Michele does not. But she could learn a lot about how to land a jump by studying Michele.
It should be a great nationals!