camel spin

ice skating

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A camel spin in figure skating is a type of spin where the skater's back is humped rather than arched. This spin is typically performed on either the back outside or back inside edge of the skate blade. During a camel spin, one leg is extended parallel to the ice, while the other leg controls the speed of the rotation. Skaters often pull in their arms and free leg to increase centrifugal force, allowing them to spin rapidly. This maneuver is a component of freestyle figure skating, which also includes jumps, footwork, and spirals.12

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