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1. Foward Stroking
The push must be made with the inside edge of each foot, without use
of the toe pick.
Each stroke must be a distance at least equal to the skater's height
with the free leg
carried over the trailing edge. The stroke shall commence on the outside
edge of the blade,
changing to the inside prior to the feet coming close together for
the beginning of the
next stroke.
At least six alternating strokes must be taken
without interruption; each stroke must be
at least equal to the skater's height.
2. Foward Crossovers - Right Foot Over left
The outside (right) foot pushes with the inside edge, extends to the
side back as it leaves
the ice, and is crossed in front of the other and placed on the ice
inside of the circle.
The inside (left) foot pushes with the outside edge (not the toe pick),
is extended to the
outside of the circle with the foot off the ice, and is then placed
beside the skating foot.
The outer (right) shoulder and arm must be held foward; the inner
(left) shoulder and arm
must be held back.
At least ten strokes must be taken without interruption,
each stroke must be at least
equal to the skater's height.
3. Foward Crossovers - Left Foot Over Right
The same maneuver must be performed with all movements reversed.
4. One-Foot Snowplow Stop
A complete
stop must be made in good ballance using the inside edge of either
the
Left or right foot for the skidding or stopping action.
The entire maneuver must be performed in a stright
line, and after stopping the skater
must remain in that position for a count of three.
