Figure Skating Quiz

What is the correct posture for a 2 Foot Glide in figure skating?

• Bent knees, arms out, head up

• Straight legs, arms crossed, head down

• Bent knees, arms crossed, head up

• Straight legs, arms out, head down

Which of the following is a cue for performing a Back Wiggle?

• Squat

• Shift your weight from skate to skate

• Tuck chin to chest

• Cross arms over chest

What should you do with your laces when lacing up skates for proper circulation?

• Tie them tightly at the toes

• Leave them loose at the toes

• Cross them over the ankle

• Double knot them at the top

In a Forward Swizzle, what shape should you make on the ice?

• Circles

• Triangles

• Football shapes

• Squares

What is the correct position for your feet when performing Back Swizzles?

• Heels together and toes apart

• Toes together and heels apart

• Feet parallel and close together

• One foot in front of the other

In a T-Position, where should the back foot's arch be placed?

• Behind the front foot

• At the heel in front of the front foot

• Directly beside the front foot

• On the outside edge of the front foot

What is the primary purpose of the gliding foot in Forward Stroking?

• To push off the ice

• To maintain balance

• To act as the only table leg

• To steer the direction

Which position should your body be in during a Hockey Stop?

• Leaning forward

• Upright and straight

• Twisted 90 degrees to one side

• Bent backward

What is the first step in performing a Snowplow Stop?

• Bend knees

• 2 foot glide

• Scrape heels out

• Lean forward

What is the first step in performing Forward Crossovers in figure skating?

• Lean to the inside of the circle

• Step forward with inside foot

• Stand on circle, establish inside and outside feet

• Cross outside skate over and in front of inside skate