throw
ice skating
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In figure skating, a "throw" refers to a specific element in pairs skating. It begins with the man helping the woman jump by propelling her into the air. She then performs rotations before landing. The type of throw is determined by the skater's takeoff edge, similar to jumps in singles skating. This distinguishes it from ice dance, where jumps and throw jumps are not permitted.12
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