Alina Zagitova

[Arriba627]

It was great to see Alina's smile back today at the gala. Hopefully she will move on from her bad experience. I can't even imagine how difficult it is to get back into a program that is so packed with transitions after a fall. But then to have to do it several times. Wow, she is a fighter!...I hope she enjoys the gift I threw on the ice for her. Look forward to seeing her next season.

 

[Scott512]

Was really happy to see Alina performing well at the Gala, even though she didn't feel confident enough to do a -3Lo combo there.

Still though... I really hope they quickly get rid of that program and get her something good as the ex.

Maybe it's time to end the back loading program. Whether the ISU takes the 10% bonus away or not maybe it's time for a Alina to stop the back loading program which put so much pressure on her to be on point every time. She does the most difficult program in the history of ladies figure skating but maybe it's time to tweak it and change it a little bit. Especially since she's growing adding centimeters and ounces if not pounds which is normal for a 15 year old girl.

 

[madison]

She doesn't usually jump 3lz 3lo in the EX.
New interview with Alina:

https://rsport.ria.ru/interview/20180325/1134599342.html
She said that performing in the gala was important and wanted to finish on a high note. The coaches already chose the music for the next programs, but keep the surprise for her. yesterday she went to the city center of Milan and bought make up things and this helped her, but anyway still has flashes with the free program and doesn't think she'll ever forget it, but knows that it is an experience. She thinks that the mistakes in the free were because she wanted to do better than usual and she felt mentally tired after Olympics.

 

[Elucidus]

http://www.fsrussia.ru/intervyu/3675-alina-zagitova-potom-podumala-slezami-goryu-ne-pomozhesh.html

Interesting post-gala interview. She said she wasn't physically tired or nervous btw - at all 0_0 And all was clean in practice before. It was some kind of emotional emptiness during skate like she was in a dream

https://vk.com/eteritutberidze?w=wall-97272391_56111

And photos of smiling Alina :luv17:

 

[colormyworld240]

Again, where is it written she cannot improve it? I don't say it will surely happen, I say it is not something that surely cannot happen. I just don't like bulding imaginary fences. Season ended, now there is plenty of time to train, to focus on deficiencies and to learn something new. I doubt Alina would have no aspiration to improve and to learn new things.

As for me, I am very curious about her new programs, they will surely try come out with something that will top Don Quixote.

It's not that she cannot improve it. But skaters do not try to add one rotation to their weakest jump. It's why for example Mao did a 3A instead of trying 4Lz, because her Lz is not good. For the same reason, if Alina were ever to up her tech, she would probably learn 3 quads (Lo, Lz, and F) before she ever attempts a 3A, because that is not a good jump for her. And all of these look quite unlikely, but we will see.

 

[colormyworld240]

Alina skated without Evgenia all season? Really? Not quite. I'm pretty sure they skated together at the European championships and Olympic Games and they finished 1-2 both times and in the same order both times.

And everyone can see that her Olympic victory celebration was muted and of course it's speculation on my part as to why. And there is the Eteri factor. She is without question the most intimidating coach in the world and her pupils respect her and dare I say fear her. Yes that's more speculation on my part.

Colormyworld you said Alina Zagitova says that she forgets bad performances easily and I hope that's the case if it is she will have another great season next year which is what we all want.

Until Euros, all season many competitions; 4; she was without Evgenia. Stop speculating that she didn't do well here because there was no Evgenia, etc. That is not the case and she has said that. Stop speculating about everything else and instead believe was Alina says, not what you make up yourself. Some of the comments on this forum are borderline blatant lies and it's supposed to be about Alina not about you.

 

[Scott512]

Until Euros, all season many competitions; 4; she was without Evgenia. Stop speculating that she didn't do well here because there was no Evgenia, etc. That is not the case and she has said that. Stop speculating about everything else and instead believe was Alina says, not what you make up yourself. Some of the comments on this forum are borderline blatant lies and it's supposed to be about Alina not about you.

Its not about me but I'm allowed to express opinions and feelings on an opinion message board. But at least you now admit that Alina and Evgenia did skate together twice this year. Well it's a fact after all.

 

[Spirals for Miles]

Fan video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_Fxr9kzC9Q

 

[Scott512]

Her exhibition was like a message: "somebody wants to write me off? Here I am, prepared to fight."

She's a great fighter a true warrior which is why she's gotten as far as she has as quickly as she has. The Milan free program struggle will not hold her back from becoming an even better figure skater in the future.

 

[colormyworld240]

I don't think that's the reason she doesn't jump 2A rippon or tano. If she can jump 3lz and 3f rippon, I'm sure she could also 2A. And I remember that TAT said something last year that she could try 3A in the future.

No, that's not true. Just because she can jump 3Lz and 3F Ripon doesn't mean she can do 2A also. That's not true for anyone. Even in interview she said salchow, toe loop, Axel are her worst jumps. You can see this example with many skaters, who are amazing at some jumps, bad at others. they are completely different and require different technique. For example Nathan who would rather do all quads any day and have so many difficulties with 3A. Or Mao, who can do 3A but has a bad lutz. You should not attribute one jump to others. Even look at juniors; Kostornaia has beautiful jumps, can do 3A now, still has a flutz many times. Skaters have their best and worst jumps, it's different for all of them. With Alina's 2A, you can tell it is off axis most of the time, and not very high. You do not have to be an expert to see that she does not have any prospects for 3A, and that's fine, she can try other quads on the jumps she better on.

 

[madison]

No, that's not true. Just because she can jump 3Lz and 3F Ripon doesn't mean she can do 2A also. That's not true for anyone. Even in interview she said salchow, toe loop, Axel are her worst jumps. You can see this example with many skaters, who are amazing at some jumps, bad at others. they are completely different and require different technique. For example Nathan who would rather do all quads any day and have so many difficulties with 3A. Or Mao, who can do 3A but has a bad lutz. You should not attribute one jump to others. Even look at juniors; Kostornaia has beautiful jumps, can do 3A now, still has a flutz many times. Skaters have their best and worst jumps, it's different for all of them. With Alina's 2A, you can tell it is off axis most of the time, and not very high. You do not have to be an expert to see that she does not have any prospects for 3A, and that's fine, she can try other quads on the jumps she better on.

Yes, that's true, but I still think she can jump 2A rippon. Evgenia who has a weak 2A jumps tano. And Alina tried at the beginning of the season all jumps Rippon or Tano at the Japan Open, except 2A, which is not even her worst jump. Her worst jump is 3S.

 

[VenusHalley]

well, if ISU does away with backloading bonus, it will be only a good thing, because I think Alina could have recovered, if she did not have such crazy layout.

 

[colormyworld240]

Yes, that's true, but I still think she can jump 2A rippon. Evegenia who has a weak 2A jumps tano. And Alina tried at the beginning of the season all jumps Rippon or Tano at the Japan Open, except 2A, which is not even her worse jump. Her worse jump is 3S.

I think it is a bad idea. Evgenia does tano 2A overtime, but it doesn't mean she should. Her axels are scary when she does them, I don't want her to keep falling on them or get injured from the landing/ fall. Same with Alina's salchow. Last season, she didn't Rippon it and while it was never an amazing jump for her, she always got the job done. This season with the Rippon, she's had multiple UR on it over few competitions. At the beginning of the season, she tried to Rippon the 3T too, but eventually stopped, and I am thankful for it.

 

[Scott512]

Fan video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_Fxr9kzC9Q

Yes its great. Thanks SFM.

 

[Scott512]

well, if ISU does away with backloading bonus, it will be only a good thing, because I think Alina could have recovered, if she did not have such crazy layout.

I want a Alina Zagitova to make that decision whether to backload her program or not. I do not want the ISU to make that decision. Nor do I want them to raise the age to participate on the senior tour. Zagitova won the Olympics at 15 and Medvedeva won the World Championships at 16 and 17. So now age is an issue and it's supposed to be raised? BS Tara Lipinski won the World Championships at 14 then the Olympics at 15 did they raise the age limit or was there even serious talk about it? Nyet I think if Americans or Canadians had wonnthis Olympic gold medal at 15 and then the last two World Championships at 16 and 17 then there wouldn't be any discussion about raising the age limit. But because its the Russians the age limit may be raised and they're like robots I guess coming out of a machine. Not really the Russian skaters are just better than other countries skaters at a young age just the way Lipinski was.

 

[ovafanboy1]

She doesn't usually jump 3lz 3lo in the EX.
New interview with Alina:

https://rsport.ria.ru/interview/20180325/1134599342.html
She said that performing in the gala was important and wanted to finish on a high note. The coaches already chose the music for the next programs, but keep the surprise for her. yesterday she went to the city center of Milan and bought make up things and this helped her, but anyway still has flashes with the free program and doesn't think she'll ever forget it, but knows that it is an experience. She thinks that the mistakes in the free were because she wanted to do better than usual and she felt mentally tired after Olympics.

Man I'm so psyched to find out what programs she'll pick next season - think it'd be best to have two clean slates, though I wouldn't be mad to see Black Swan again.

 

[lesnar001]

I want a Alina Zagitova to make that decision whether to backload her program or not. I do not want the ISU to make that decision. Nor do I want them to raise the age to participate on the senior tour. Zagitova won the Olympics at 15 and Medvedeva won the World Championships at 16 and 17. So now age is an issue and it's supposed to be raised? BS Tara Lipinski won the World Championships at 14 then the Olympics at 15 did they raise the age limit or was there even serious talk about it? Nyet I think if Americans or Canadians had wonnthis Olympic gold medal at 15 and then the last two World Championships at 16 and 17 then there wouldn't be any discussion about raising the age limit. But because its the Russians the age limit may be raised and they're like robots I guess coming out of a machine. Not really the Russian skaters are just better than other countries skaters at a young age just the way Lipinski was.

I could be wrong as I am not "hip" to all this social media lingo - but I think the post you were quoting would be an example of "concern trolling" - pretending to be concerned or caring, but actually meaning something entirely different

 

[SXTN]

"The coaches already chose the music for the next programs, but keep the surprise for her."

What if Alina doesn't like the music? Is that a common practice that coaches choose the music and don't tell the skater?

Daniil has already given some little spoilers in recent interviews where he said that they will try something new with her. No more ballet! Whether you like Eteri programs or not, at least the programs are creative without overused music pieces.

I also remember that Alina said she would like to skate to a tango. That could be a good choice. She has the performing ability and charisma for a tango. And red lipstick with her dark hair and eyes is always a good match. Or Malaguena? Oh, I'd love Malaguena for her (though overused).

 

[madison]

What if Alina doesn't like the music? Is that a common practice that coaches choose the music and don't tell the skater?

Daniil has already given some little spoilers in recent interviews where he said that they will try something new with her. No more ballet! Whether you like Eteri programs or not, at least the programs are creative without overused music pieces.

I also remember that Alina said she would like to skate to a tango. That could be a good choice. She has the performing ability and charisma for a tango. And red lipstick with her dark hair and eyes is always a good match. Or Malaguena? Oh, I'd love Malaguena for her (though overused).

I don't know what it happens if she doesn't like the music.... maybe they'll change it?
But I suppose the team already checked if she has a feel of that type of music.
I think that they didn't tell her because they wanted her to expect this, to be enthusiastic
I noticed that they use this little tricks with students to motivate them, to create an emotion or something.

 

[Finley]

I think Alina is getting her dog sometime in May. I'm excited for her. Hope she has fun during her time off and get lots of time to bond with Maseru