Biellmann spin

Template:Short description The Biellmann spin is a difficult variation of the layback spin in figure skating. It was made popular by world champion Denise Biellmann.

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Denise Biellmann performing her namesake spin in 2011.

DescriptionEdit

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The Biellmann spin is a difficult variation of the layback spin in figure skating. It is executed by the skater grabbing their free blade and pulling the heel of their boot behind and above the level of the head so that their legs are in an approximate full split, with the head and back arched upward.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The spin demands high levels of strength and flexibility.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> The Biellmann increases the complexity of a skater's short or free program only if they execute eight revolutions, in either a backward and/or sideway position without any changes, before attempting the Biellmann and if they clearly increase the speed of the spin. Advanced novice skaters must complete six revolutions before executing a Biellmann spin.<ref>Tech panel, p. 8</ref> Like other categories of difficult spin variations, the Biellmann is counted in a skater's score, in both the short and free skating programs, only the first time it is completed.<ref>Tech panel, p. 12</ref>

The Biellmann spin was made popular by world champion Denise Biellmann.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> Russian figure skater Irina Slutskaya invented and was noted for the double Biellmann spin with a foot change, which is executed by the skater reaching back with their hands, grabbing the blade of one skate and pulling it straight over their head, and then performing the same action with the other skate.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The Biellmann spin, due to the flexibility required in executing it, is more commonly executed by women than by men. A notable exception is two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu.<ref name="nipponwebsite">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Photo galleryEdit

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ReferencesEdit

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Works citedEdit

"Technical Panel Handbook: Pair Skating 2022/2023" Template:Webarchive (PDF). (Tech Panel) ISU Judging System. International Skating Union. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 3 August 2022.

External linksEdit

Irina Slutskaya performing the double Biellmann spin with a foot change, during her free skating program at 2000 Worlds Championships. Event occurs between 3.55 and 4.12. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
Yuzuru Hanyu: compilation clip of his Biellman spin. Retrieved 3 August 2022.

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