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Ice Skating Mastery: Figure Skating and Speed Skating Techniques

Description: Ice Skating Mastery: Figure Skating and Speed Skating Techniques
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Which of the following is a type of figure skating jump where the skater takes off from one foot and lands on the same foot?

  1. Axel

  2. Salchow

  3. Loop

  4. Lutz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Axel is a figure skating jump where the skater takes off from one foot and lands on the same foot, with a half-turn in the air.

What is the name of the figure skating element where the skater spins on one foot while holding the other foot in the air?

  1. Pirouette

  2. Camel spin

  3. Sit spin

  4. Layback spin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A pirouette is a figure skating element where the skater spins on one foot while holding the other foot in the air.

Which of the following is a type of speed skating race where skaters compete in pairs?

  1. Sprint

  2. Mass start

  3. Team pursuit

  4. Relay


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Team pursuit is a type of speed skating race where skaters compete in pairs, with each team trying to complete a certain number of laps in the shortest time.

What is the name of the technique used by speed skaters to reduce air resistance and increase their speed?

  1. Tuck

  2. Crossover

  3. Scissor

  4. Double push


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tuck is a technique used by speed skaters to reduce air resistance and increase their speed by bringing their body into a streamlined position.

Which of the following is a type of figure skating spin where the skater spins on one foot while holding the other foot behind the body?

  1. Flying camel spin

  2. Back spin

  3. Scratch spin

  4. Hydroblading


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A back spin is a type of figure skating spin where the skater spins on one foot while holding the other foot behind the body.

What is the name of the figure skating element where the skater jumps into the air and performs a series of spins before landing?

  1. Combination spin

  2. Step sequence

  3. Spiral sequence

  4. Axel sequence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A combination spin is a figure skating element where the skater jumps into the air and performs a series of spins before landing.

Which of the following is a type of speed skating race where skaters compete individually?

  1. Sprint

  2. Mass start

  3. Team pursuit

  4. Relay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sprint is a type of speed skating race where skaters compete individually, trying to complete a certain distance in the shortest time.

What is the name of the technique used by speed skaters to accelerate quickly from a standing start?

  1. Push-off

  2. Crossover

  3. Scissor

  4. Double push


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The push-off is a technique used by speed skaters to accelerate quickly from a standing start by pushing off with one foot while simultaneously bringing the other foot forward.

Which of the following is a type of figure skating jump where the skater takes off from one foot and lands on the opposite foot?

  1. Axel

  2. Salchow

  3. Loop

  4. Lutz


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Lutz is a figure skating jump where the skater takes off from one foot and lands on the opposite foot, with a half-turn in the air.

What is the name of the figure skating element where the skater glides on one foot while holding the other foot in front of the body?

  1. Spread eagle

  2. Camel spin

  3. Sit spin

  4. Layback spin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A spread eagle is a figure skating element where the skater glides on one foot while holding the other foot in front of the body.

Which of the following is a type of speed skating race where skaters compete in a group, with the first skater to cross the finish line winning?

  1. Sprint

  2. Mass start

  3. Team pursuit

  4. Relay


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mass start is a type of speed skating race where skaters compete in a group, with the first skater to cross the finish line winning.

What is the name of the technique used by speed skaters to maintain their speed while cornering?

  1. Crossover

  2. Scissor

  3. Double push

  4. Leaning


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Leaning is a technique used by speed skaters to maintain their speed while cornering by shifting their weight towards the inside of the turn.

Which of the following is a type of figure skating jump where the skater takes off from one foot and lands on the same foot, with a full turn in the air?

  1. Axel

  2. Salchow

  3. Loop

  4. Lutz


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Loop is a figure skating jump where the skater takes off from one foot and lands on the same foot, with a full turn in the air.

What is the name of the figure skating element where the skater glides on one foot while holding the other foot behind the body?

  1. Spread eagle

  2. Camel spin

  3. Sit spin

  4. Layback spin


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A layback spin is a figure skating element where the skater glides on one foot while holding the other foot behind the body.

Which of the following is a type of speed skating race where teams of four skaters compete against each other?

  1. Sprint

  2. Mass start

  3. Team pursuit

  4. Relay


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Relay is a type of speed skating race where teams of four skaters compete against each other, with each skater completing one lap before tagging the next skater.

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