Spartacus
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Lord knows there are other more pressing matters within the sport. But this one really annoys me the most!
IMO they should disallow skaters from practicing the takeoff of their jumps before taking their opening position. None of the great skaters years ago like Midori, Boitano, Kwan, Lu Chen, Witt, Baiul etc practiced their jumps or jump take-offs after the announcer called them to take opening position.
You've trained for the competition for months, done practice sessions at the event, done warm up and had time to practice your jumps when the skater before you is getting their score. Once the announcer calls you to take your opening position for the music to begin, that is not the time to practice your take-offs. Satoko I'm talking to you (though many do it)!
And Alina, thank you so much for pushing your tights into your boots. Now if we can just get you to stop using your thighs as punching bags.
Oh how I miss the old days! Shall we start a petition?
IMO they should disallow skaters from practicing the takeoff of their jumps before taking their opening position. None of the great skaters years ago like Midori, Boitano, Kwan, Lu Chen, Witt, Baiul etc practiced their jumps or jump take-offs after the announcer called them to take opening position.
You've trained for the competition for months, done practice sessions at the event, done warm up and had time to practice your jumps when the skater before you is getting their score. Once the announcer calls you to take your opening position for the music to begin, that is not the time to practice your take-offs. Satoko I'm talking to you (though many do it)!
And Alina, thank you so much for pushing your tights into your boots. Now if we can just get you to stop using your thighs as punching bags.
Oh how I miss the old days! Shall we start a petition?