BI edge push

[bostonskaterguy86]

I’m having a heck of a time getting the hang of pushing onto a backward inside edge. I know it’s infamously the hardest push in skating, so trying to have a little patience with myself - but it’s starting to hold me back a bit (I’m in USFSA Freeskate 2, and need BI3s and consecutive back edges to pass).

My group instructor says I’m doing it more or less correctly, and just need a bit more power and to really get comfortable leaning/sitting back onto the edge once it gets going - but I feel like if I try to really attack it, I throw myself off balance and either drag my toe or wobble off the edge, and if I try to tone it down and keep it more controlled, I don’t get enough speed to hold and finish the edge.

Yet, if I take a few forward crossovers into a C-step, not only can I hold the edge nicely, I can even manage a pretty decent BI3! Problem is - this doesn’t really help me on the consecutive edges, and as I would really like to take my Pre-Bronze moves in the not-too-distant future, I think I really need to get the BI push down.

Does anyone have any tips or exercises to help with power and control on the push?

Thanks a million!

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

I’m having a heck of a time getting the hang of pushing onto a backward inside edge. I know it’s infamously the hardest push in skating, so trying to have a little patience with myself - but it’s starting to hold me back a bit (I’m in USFSA Freeskate 2, and need BI3s and consecutive back edges to pass).

My group instructor says I’m doing it more or less correctly, and just need a bit more power and to really get comfortable leaning/sitting back onto the edge once it gets going - but I feel like if I try to really attack it, I throw myself off balance and either drag my toe or wobble off the edge, and if I try to tone it down and keep it more controlled, I don’t get enough speed to hold and finish the edge.

Yet, if I take a few forward crossovers into a C-step, not only can I hold the edge nicely, I can even manage a pretty decent BI3! Problem is - this doesn’t really help me on the consecutive edges, and as I would really like to take my Pre-Bronze moves in the not-too-distant future, I think I really need to get the BI push down.

Does anyone have any tips or exercises to help with power and control on the push?

Thanks a million!

I'm going to DM you with something that may help you! That is, if I understand what you are asking correctly. If not, I have other options.

 

[WednesdayMarch]

Do you have a coach who can teach you basic compulsory/school figures? That should sort it out.

 

[jellyhearts]

I'm going to DM you with something that may help you! That is, if I understand what you are asking correctly. If not, I have other options.

Curious what the tip is, @Ic3Rabbit? I passed a similar test recently but really struggle with the BI edge/BI3 Would you prefer a DM too?