Thank you, gkelly. I am stiil curious about the question of why though. Is it that the rising and falling and turning is supposed to remind us of a leaf fluttering down in the wind?
I think your guess is as good as anyone else's when it comes to the origin of the jump and its name. If you manage to find anything online, let us know!
Here is the result of my extensive research. The first person to try this move was the famous Norwegian skater Leif Leifson. He fell. It has been called the "falling Leif" ever since.
Here is the result of my extensive research. The first person to try this move was the famous Norwegian skater Leif Leifson. He fell. It has been called the "falling Leif" ever since.
Split half-lutz is also possible. (So is split full lutz, but very rare)
Sarah Hughes had a really good split falling leaf.
Yes She did. In fact 2002 was the year that Michelle did two of them back to back in her LP and there were beautiful. I remember Johnny weir doing one during his step sequence in Otonal. However, Jason Brown is the clear winner when it comes to the Men. Spectacular!
Oh, I just remembered!
ten little falling leafs in a row