The spread eagle is one of the moves in the field in the sport of figure skating, in which a skater glides on both feet, the toes turned out to the sides, heels facing each other. It can be performed on either the inside or outside edges. It is commonly used as an entrance to jumps, adding to the difficulty level of that jump under the Code of Points. It is most commonly used as
an entrance to an Axel jump.
Gallery
Single
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File:Vitali Sazonets 2007 Nebelhorn Trophy.jpg|
File:2013 World Championships Mao Asada FP.jpg|
File:AGriazev 2007 Mytischi.jpg|
File:Zhang 2008SC by Carmichael.jpg|
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Pairs
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Image:2018 Skate America - Evelyn Walsh & Trennt Michaud - 11.jpg|
Image:Maria Mukhortova and Maxim Trankov at 2010 European Championships (4).jpg|
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Ice dancing
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Image:Ice_dancing_spread_eagle_lift.jpg|
Image:Lynn Kriengkrairut & Logan Giulietti-Schmitt 2007 Nebelhorn Trophy.jpg|
Image:Kristina Gorshkova & Vitali Butikov 2005 Croatia Cup.jpg|
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Synchronized skating
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External links
- Read more about Spread eagles