Forward inside Loop in figure skating

This figure differs from the curve eight especially in his shape. The diameter and the basic principles of the figure are similar of the forward outside Loop.

The push-off for the forward inside Loop also (MIF, Moves in the Field) is identical to the forward inside circle.

We start the forward inside Loop on the right foot with the right arm rather less in front, almost a square position. We skate on a bent knee, the left leg turned out  to the inside of the circle and backward, the left shoulder and arm for the forward inside loop  are slightly pressed  to the back and we run into the forward inside Loop in the direction of the point of start, the left leg is always held at the back. At this moment, with the right skating knee strongly bent for the forward inside Loop we bring the free foot in and follow it through the tracing close beside the skating foot. The free leg for the forward inside Loop moves to the front, accelerating the exit from the loop, at the same time we must try to hold both arms in a square position.

Immediately before the next circle the left shoulder and arm are in front, and also the left leg is forward and prepared to strike on the opposite loop. The skater faces the direction of travel throughout the forward inside Loop with the eyes following the tracing.

The Forward inside Loop article is written by Karin Doherty, World and Olympic figure skating coach.

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