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Sorry, double postI just want a crowd on their feet belting out I want to be your dog. Skating history in the making.
Sorry, double postI just want a crowd on their feet belting out I want to be your dog. Skating history in the making.
I thought Kostornaia was simply lovely.She's maturing and doesn't believe in her abilities. She's really just scared. I feel for her not everyone is as fearless or reckless as Trusova. I only hope she doesn't hurt herself.
LOL, this is a joke. There was actually a football (soccer) game in place of her skate and it's often used in memes for anything exciting/big moments.This is cool. And it's only a test skate!
Alena Kostornaia's fans reaction to Triple Axel
Alena Kostornaia's fans reaction to Triple Axel )
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Athletes take that risk all the time. Trusova is no exception, but she is fearless even for an athlete.I thought Kostornaia was simply lovely.
I hope Trusova can keep her body together. She is so fearless (reckless too). There is a fine (or wide) line between pushing the envelope and getting injured.
That makes more sense although Russian fans wouldn't surprise me.LOL, this is a joke. There was actually a football (soccer) game in place of her skate and it's often used in memes for anything exciting/big moments.
Fans at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, celebrate England winner against Wales at Euro 2016
Fans watching Euro 2016 on the big screen at Ashton Gate stadium celebrate Daniel Sturridge's late winner for England against Wales.www.youtube.com
It’s The Stooges, not a cover. The song is on the Cruella soundtrack.I don’t know if referring to Trusova as metal-head is again referring to her music? I’d say Iggy Pop is punk, not metal. (Is it Iggy Pop or a cover? Hard to tell on arena sound). Anyway, it’s his song, and it sounds like him, so, punk.
Morisi Kvitelasvili is also coming. Another Team Eteri skater. Peacock will be able to use EteriCam (TM) in every event (Women, Men & Dance), if they so chose.I think it will be interesting to see if Sasha attempts all 5 quads this weekend and at SKAM. It was clear when the Channel 1 production team wanted her to skate last (a switch from the original lineup) that she was going to go big for TV. The skaters all wore costumes instead of the usual practice clothes because the TV producers demanded it. Many were not wearing what they might compete in later. And, it sent a clear message to all her rivals for the OG spots that she could do all five. Even though they practice together, they don't always do full run throughs. I think she will, but she was a little vague with Trankov when he asked. Eteri will likely be with her in the US because Diana is skating in the event as well. One thing about Tutberidze is she has a plan and expects the skaters to stick to the plan. And, since her plans have a history of success, they usually do.
Me, either.That makes more sense although Russian fans wouldn't surprise me.
Yes, they do. We all do. My own example We all drive down the street to the market.....bright, sunny day, low riskAthletes take that risk all the time. Trusova is no exception, but she is fearless even for an athlete.
A couple of skaters who have done a great job of risk assessment. Michelle and her coach had a rule that they would not put an element in her program until it was 80% successful.Calculated – The chance of success is higher than the chances of failing, as you have carried out the appropriate amount of research.
What is the difference between risk and calculated risk? risks are not created equal. There are big differences between foolish risks and calculated risks. ... On the other hand, a calculated risk involves a fair amount ofresearch.practice. The results won't always be positive, but you've done enough legwork to know that the chances of success are higher than the chances of failure
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I just watched her again, and the muscle definition on that young woman is amazing. She is so physically fit, but she'd have to be to do what she does. Woof, woof, the Red Rocket.My take on the programs is that Sasha's are the only ones I have watched again (and again) since the live performances. I liked Liza's programs, but she needs to avoid the early mistakes in her free skate to make her performance really enjoyable. Maiia is coming along nicely but again, I wouldn't re-watch those programs over and over.
I just can't rave enough about Sasha though. I honestly get goosebumps and tears in my eyes just in awe of her greatness. I love that she never backed down, stopped going for content that pretty much everyone thought impossible, or consented to becoming a cookie cutter skater. Team Tutberidze music choices and choreography bring in the medal haul despite being unpleasing in many cases, but I'm so relieved that they are just letting Sasha be Sasha. She's not unmusical as her Kill Bill junior SP and Unstoppable exhibition show; she just needs music that speaks to her. It seems like the crowd absolutely appreciated the choice too, so I'm not worried about the response to punk rock in an Olympic program. Surya Bonaly couldn't get any respect with her athletic approach, but Sasha just won't be denied.
Trusova as a metal head is exactly what this sport needs to shake things up. Enough with the emo female ballads, skating war horses, bad classical edits and cutesy emoting - shred some quads to a wailing guitar and we're good.
Oh, I notice it. I took ballet most of my childhood and throughout my life and it is like nails on a chalkboard to me. However she has improved on it, and I noticed that at test skates. The problem now is she just reaches an almost neutral turnout so I still notice it's not perfect. But it has improved, if only slightly. If it wasn't so bad before, maybe I wouldn't zone in on it still.I think it will be Trusova, Tuktamysheva and Valieva for Beijing. And I am fine with it.
Is anybody else bothered by the lack of Anna Shcherbakova's toe point by now? I've always loved her and her awesome programs, but as soon as I noticed that she went to Yuka Kawaguti's school of toe point, I can't unsee it. And it bothers me. A LOT.
I am! I am! Uncle Dick is talking in my ear every time. It is surprising to me that Scherbakova is such a polished skater, and yet she leaves that foot hanging out there.I think it will be Trusova, Tuktamysheva and Valieva for Beijing. And I am fine with it.
Is anybody else bothered by the lack of Anna Shcherbakova's toe point by now? I've always loved her and her awesome programs, but as soon as I noticed that she went to Yuka Kawaguti's school of toe point, I can't unsee it. And it bothers me. A LOT.
I don't bother about her toes either, but understand that some people do.I dont Care at all if Anna points her toes or not. I respect that she lands her jumps when it counts (most of the time). FS Is a sport, not a ballet competition.
I even knew someone (not here, I think) who was bothered by Venus Williams' Posture while she was winning tennis matches! It takes all kinds.I don't bother about her toes either, but understand that some people do.
To me it's not that important, Yuna Kim never pointed her toes either...
Well, there are no points given in tennis for presentation. So that's a false equivalence.I even knew someone (not here, I think) who was bothered by Venus Williams' Posture while she was winning tennis matches! It takes all kinds.
I'll bet there are some who grit their teeth that there aren't any PCS points.Well, there are no points given in tennis for presentation. So that's a false equivalence.
I just watched her again, and the muscle definition on that young woman is amazing. She is so physically fit, but she'd have to be to do what she does. Woof, woof, the Red Rocket.
I dont believe there are points given for toe pointing in FS either. I don't remember a rule that mentions toe pointing.Well, there are no points given in tennis for presentation. So that's a false equivalence.
My early prediction are: Sasha, Kamilla and Maiia, in no particular order. my major dark horse is Maiia especially if she gets her triple axel into the short as her quad in the long just floats. I think she is also more artistic. Also less stress as she is under the radar.My early predictions which mean absolutely nothing: Anna, Kamilla and Sasha go to the Olympics. Kamilla would have gone to Worlds last season except she was too young. That means Tuk, Aliona and Maiia stay home. I will be so, so sorry for Liza, but the numbers are simply not in her favor and there's nothing she can do to make them better except hope one of the three have a total meltdown at Nationals. I'm going to be for 3 skaters. If someone has a melt down, for the three left behind. It sucks that there will be far lesser skaters who go, but that's the way it is. Now, as for who medals? Who knows. It could be a Russian sweep. It could be 2/3. It could be 1/3 (I don't think so, but ice is slippery). So, of the three who go, at least one will be very happy and two won't. I'll be again. I like the top 6 and Russian nationals, once again, is going to be brutal. And, even though the test skates wasn't an ISU competition, it most certainly was to these 6 women. The race to Beijing has begun.
You do not have to care....but the judges care.I dont Care at all if Anna points her toes or not. I respect that she lands her jumps when it counts (most of the time). FS is a sport, not a ballet competition.