hydrant lift
ice skating
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The hydrant lift is a spectacular element in pairs figure skating. In this maneuver, the man tosses his partner over his head while skating backward. He then completes a half-turn and catches his partner, who is now facing him. This lift requires significant strength, coordination, and trust between the skaters. It is one of several types of lifts performed in pairs skating, which also include overhead lifts, star lifts, and twist lifts.1
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