Yeah, I agree. Kaori’s jumps are exactly like Kaetlyn’s (more far than high but still good height). Wakaba’s aren’t as explosive in terms of when once you’re up in the air you’re like ok this is a little wild, how do I get down? I think Wakaba’s largest problem in terms of jumping is just popping (that stupid salchow). I love both of their techniques though.
Well, can this be FS without a little bias?
For step sequences, Wakaba (deservedly) got both of them level 4. Kaori got a 3 in the short and a 4 in the long. And Mai got a 2 in both (which is really just huh?). Also I completely agree that they should’ve called Kaori’s lutz edge, especially since she changed from 3Lo to it in the short (I wish the judges had called it out to send a message to her and her team of like hey let’s not do a 3Lze in the short—especially since her loop is so good).
I think there is a good chance the lutz substitution is just for domestic competition. Kaori has a smart team and knows she is more likely to get away with it in Japan, so why not get the extra pts?
I don’t know, they’ve been pretty lax with Lutz edge calls internationally lately. Not every competition has but enough that they’d be willing to risk it.
You might be right. I didn't mean to make it sound like international judges were paragons of virtue either. Lol
I mean domestically (everywhere) a lot of skaters are getting away with lutz/flip edges so I get it, I guess. But it’s still gonna bother me if she sticks to doing lutz in the short
Thats true. Probably worth the gamble.
I agree. It seemed like several of the Japanese girls performance suffered last season from spending too much time on futile attempts at 3As and quads, while the Americans, for instance, had a pretty good season from just concentrating on what they could already do.
They don't have to quarantine, provided they test negative when entering the country.
www.japantimes.co.jp
How exactly would that work? It looks like their mobility will still be restricted initially, so I would imagine they should still go back to Japan earlier to resume training quicker.They don't have to quarantine, provided they test negative when entering the country.
Japan to ease entry rules for business travelers and returnees
The change will only apply to residents of Japan who are planning to spend no more than seven days at their overseas destinations.
"people who test negative on their PCR test will not need to self-quarantine on the condition that they will submit documentation of their planned activities and do not use public transportation for two weeks."
Have your managers write up details of where you will be (likely just home and training grounds), and have people drive you where you need to be.
Do novice not do a SP and FS in Japan? In Canada they do, just with slightly different requirements, like one fewer spin in the SP. I believe it's similar for ISU advanced novice IIRC. In dance, they do two patterns and a FD, but for singles you could adapt it fairly easily I'd think (like switching between Jr and Sr). But I don't know the Japanese system.
