Men's singles short program

The short program of men's singles is an important part of figure skating competition. Players are required to complete the required movements and optional movements within 2 minutes and 50 seconds to show their technical strength and artistic expression. In the competition, the scores of men's singles short programs are relatively high, so the performance of players is very important. This article will introduce the operation steps and skills of men's singles short program to help you achieve better results in the competition.

First, what needs to be done.

1. Jump

The short program of men's singles has two required jumps, one is three-week jump and the other is double jump. Three-week jump is one of the most basic jumping movements in figure skating. It requires players to turn the forefoot of one foot inward 45 degrees when taking off, then jump with the outer edge of the other foot to complete a three-week rotation and finally land. Double jump is a combination of two jumps, usually three weeks-double jump and double jump-three weeks.

footwork

The footwork in the short program of men's singles requires players to complete a series of footwork with a length of about 70 meters, including front outer swing, back outer swing, front inner swing, back inner swing, three-step stride and spiral step. Players need to pay attention to rhythm and dance when completing footwork, and combine footwork with music perfectly.

rotate

The rotation in the short program of men's singles requires the players to complete at least one rotation for four weeks, and the common ones are sitting rotation, vertical rotation and translation rotation. Players need to pay attention to the balance and speed of the body when completing the rotation, and also control the time and stop position of the rotation.

Second, alternative actions

Optional action is the most personalized link in men's singles short program. Players can choose their own actions according to their own characteristics and styles. Common optional movements include jumping, footwork and rotation, but other movements can also be selected, such as sideslip and fancy jumping.

Third, skills and precautions

1. Skills

(1) Grasp the sense of rhythm and music, and combine movements and music perfectly.

(2) Pay attention to the balance of the body and the control of the center of gravity to keep the movement stable.

(3) Pay attention to the speed and strength of the action, and combine the difficulty and beauty of the action.

2. Preventive measures

(1) You need to warm up and stretch before the game to avoid injury.

(2) Players need to choose their own movements according to the requirements of the competition and their own actual situation.

(3) Players need to remain calm and confident in the competition and play their best.