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Satoko Miyahara

Why fall? Why now? :drama: Also considering Satoko's been underscored many times in the past in my opinion, this score might be making up for it.
 
solar said:
Also considering Satoko's been underscored many times in the past in my opinion, this score might be making up for it.
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My thoughts exactly. Ah well, one more reason for people to crucify her.

IMO she shouldn't give up trying the 3-3 in the second half like I've seen people suggest. She should keep trying until she gets it because that's the only way to stay in the mix with the Russians. The problem is that she's starting to overthink things and she's putting unnecessary pressure on her. Get the jumps high enough, rotated enough, less prerotated, correct edge, all the while having to live up to the "miss perfect" title that was given to her. Although - what's the point of being miss perfect when you're underscored when it really counts? :slink:
 
ioanna said:
My thoughts exactly. Ah well, one more reason for people to crucify her.

IMO she shouldn't give up trying the 3-3 in the second half like I've seen people suggest. She should keep trying until she gets it because that's the only way to stay in the mix with the Russians. The problem is that she's starting to overthink things and she's putting unnecessary pressure on her. Get the jumps high enough, rotated enough, less prerotated, correct edge, all the while having to live up to the "miss perfect" title that was given to her. Although - what's the point of being miss perfect when you're underscored when it really counts? :slink:
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Maybe that "0" for the StSq in Canada (seems that the first "0" for the long time or even the entire career) made some kind of negative effect on Tiny Queen's confidense... Seems for me, that because of that today she skated not like in Canada.... not only concentrated on elements too much, but also on artistic impression on judges...
 
I hope she's not putting too much pressure on herself. I agree with keeping the 3-3 in the second half, and I also think changing to a 3Lo was a good decision. Satoko always has nerves of steel and the strongest work ethic so I hope the FS will be back to business as usual.
 
solar said:
Why fall? Why now? :drama: Also considering Satoko's been underscored many times in the past in my opinion, this score might be making up for it.
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Saw a recent Japanese TV show, where she was putting a LOT of work into preventing UR's. I suspect her consistency may be affected by that for a short time (change in technique?), or in this case perhaps she was just trying "too hard" to get clear edge and no UR?
 
YesWay said:
Saw a recent Japanese TV show, where she was putting a LOT of work into preventing UR's. I suspect her consistency may be affected by that for a short time (change in technique?), or in this case perhaps she was just trying "too hard" to get clear edge and no UR?
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I'd say no UR, she doesn't have edge issues with her lutz.
 
Her 3Lz was UR with the fall, but I don't think she was over scored. Mirai had heavy deductions for her 3-3 (3F!/3T<) along with lv3 in both StSq and spins, which was why Satoko was still ahead.
And yes it was quite a SMART move to put 3Lo instead of 3F. The basic value difference isn't big and she has no risk of edge problems.
I was shocked when she fell, but I trust her to deliver for the FP, it's gonna be hard but Satoko has bounced back more than once before. She can do it again. Go Satoko! :cheer:
 
According to Japan Times

Miyahara performed to “Musetta’s Waltz Song” and fell on her second jump, a planned triple lutz/triple toe loop combo. She replaced the triple/triple with a triple loop/double toe loop combo later.

Miyahara appeared in good shape coming out of her step sequence, but did not get enough lift out of her skid and got her feet tangled on the triple lutz, before crashing to the ice.

“Today was disappointing for me,” commented Miyahara. “I’m not satisfied. I’m still in third place, so I will do my best for tomorrow.”

Miyahara, who received level-fours for her spins, said she put too much energy into the jump before her fall.

“I practiced hard after Skate Canada to land cleanly on my jumps,” she noted. “I was much more confident today. I tried too hard to do my best. I put too much power into my jump.”
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And a fanart that made me smile: "Let's head towards the free!"
https://twitter.com/j94ycp/status/802148392046428166
 
Even with the fall I enjoyed so much her performance. What medal she needs to go to GPF?, I sooo want to see her at live.
 
chapis said:
Even with the fall I enjoyed so much her performance. What medal she needs to go to GPF?, I sooo want to see her at live.
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Seems that shee neds to be first or second...maybe I'm wrong...
 
chapis said:
Even with the fall I enjoyed so much her performance. What medal she needs to go to GPF?, I sooo want to see her at live.
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She has to be on the podium, for sure. The gold and silver would guarantee her a spot; with a bronze, if Wakaba places higher than she does, she can only get in if Maria falls below 4th. Not sure if I counted that right:slink:
 
In Satoko's words, "I want to go to the GPF but first of all I want to focus on giving a good performance in the free".

Seeing as giving a good performance is not enough *cough* Skate Canada *cough* I will join my hands together and say a little prayer.

Our technical panel in heaven,
Hallowed be your name
Your kingdom come,
Your will be done,
on ice as it is in heaven.
Give us a valid step sequence
and forgive us our URs,
as we also have forgiven our underrotators
And lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from Shin Amano
For Yours is the scoring, the edges and the carrots harvesting forevermore
Amen. :bow:
 
I updated the OP of the thread with NHK links and a brand new column: the GPF! :clap:

Although her toe jumps are still nowhere near Japan Open level, she fought very hard to continue the streak of Japanese ladies competing in the final. I think the score was fair and square; fair TES and fair PCS. I can only hope this trend continues.
 
According to Japan Times

Miyahara (198.00) performed to “The Planets” and impressed the judges enough to move up from third after the short program into second. The result also qualified her for the GP Final.
Displaying her usual outstanding presentation skills in a white outfit, she glided almost effortlessly across the ice before an enraptured audience.
“I think today’s performance was much, much better than yesterday’s,” said Miyahara. “I was more nervous than yesterday. I’m glad to finish in second place.”
Miyahara did come up short on three jumps in the free skate. She analyzed her current situation at this stage of the season.
“Under-rotations are the part I have to work on the most,” she commented. “I think it is getting better. I felt that I under-rotated a few jumps today.
“If I practice I can do better on not under-rotating. I’m very happy to be able to go to the Grand Prix Final. It was a hard way to get there.”
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