Direction

• a. Direction of edge – clockwise or counterclockwise progression of a curve.
• b. Direction of rotation – turning of the body in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
• c. Direction of skate – forward or backward progression of a skate.
• d. Direction of travel – the general direction of a skater or team of skaters, either clockwise or counterclockwise around the rink.
• e. Direction of turn – clockwise or counterclockwise rotation during a turn.
• f. Forward – The body facing toward the direction of travel.
• g. Backward – The body facing away from the direction of travel.