layback spin
ice skating
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The layback spin is a figure skating move typically performed by women. It involves an upright position where the skater arches their back, dropping their head and shoulders towards the ice. This spin, along with others like the sit spin and camel spin, is a key element in freestyle figure skating programs, which also include intricate footwork, spirals, and jumps. Skaters use centrifugal force generated by pulling in their arms and free leg to achieve high speeds during spins.1
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