BTW, I found an article re: a brief interview of Taka & Kozuka after their official practice. http://www.plus-blog.sportsnavi.com/firefly/article/75
Most of the article is what I already translated. However, there were two interesting points:
1. Taka - Because of the double-footed landings, he may forego quad from his SD, just like he did at Skate Canada. The author said that the advantage of skating the last meant that Taka had the luxury of deciding his jump layout depending upon how well/poorly his competitors would have skated.
2. Kozuka - Regarding his struggle with jump, Kozuka said that some of his struggles have to do with the intricate transitions that his programs have incorporated. Particuarly challenging is the high level transitions right before jumpting paths, which are meant to milk as many points as possible. His jumping layout also is harder than the last year's program with higher base values.
I had a clear impression that all those difficulties are meant to challenge Chan. Interesting.
Most of the article is what I already translated. However, there were two interesting points:
1. Taka - Because of the double-footed landings, he may forego quad from his SD, just like he did at Skate Canada. The author said that the advantage of skating the last meant that Taka had the luxury of deciding his jump layout depending upon how well/poorly his competitors would have skated.
2. Kozuka - Regarding his struggle with jump, Kozuka said that some of his struggles have to do with the intricate transitions that his programs have incorporated. Particuarly challenging is the high level transitions right before jumpting paths, which are meant to milk as many points as possible. His jumping layout also is harder than the last year's program with higher base values.
I had a clear impression that all those difficulties are meant to challenge Chan. Interesting.