Landing
The concluding and final component parts of any jump, leap, or hop. Landing Skate - The skate that traces the prescribed exit edge of any jump, leap, or hop. Landing Edge - The edge traced by the landing skate. Landing…
Layover Camel
A spin variation in the Camel position with the shoulder line and hipline perpendicular to the skating surface in the open position.
Leading
In the direction to be traced. In position to control or the act of controlling the execution of a team movement.
Leading Partner
The member of the team in position to control the movement skated.
Lean
The inclination of the body to either side of the vertical. a. True Lean - Lean with a posture baseline.b. False Lean - Lean without a posture baseline.
Leap
A jump, without rotation, which does not involve a toe-plant or toe-stop assist on the take-off or landing.
LIB (Left Inner Back)
Counterclockwise curve of a backward tracing left skate.
LIF (Left Inner Forward)
Clockwise curve of a forward tracing left skate.
Lift
A pairs movement in which a partner is assisted aloft.
Line of Travel
Same Direction of Travel.
Link Step
Step used to connect items of a free skating/pairs program.
LOB (Left Outer Back)
Clockwise curve of a backward tracing left skate.
Lobe
A curved portion of a pattern beginning and ending at the baseline. See Baseline.
LOF (Left Outer Forward)
Counterclockwise curve of a forward tracing left skate.
Long Axis
An imaginary straight longitudinal line, which passes through the centers of the two or three figure circles.
Loop
(Figures) a. An edge that spirals in, half circles around, and spirals out to cross itself. b. A consecutive pair of matched spirals centering on the long axis of a circle. c. The loop should be egg shaped, not a…
Low Wrap
The body position during the flight of a jump in which the legs and feet are crossed below the knees.
Lunging
An incorrect movement wherein the upper part of the body is thrust forward in an effort to increasemomentum.
Lutz
A Full Turn Jump from a LOB take-off with a right (r) toe-plant, counterclockwise rotation, to a ROB landing (no toe-plant on the landing). Can also be done from a ROB take-off with a left (l) toe-plant, clockwise rotation, and…