Loop Jump - Loop Variants

Loop Variants

A related jump in figure skating is the half loop. In spite of its name, it is a full rotation jump. It differs from a regular loop jump in that it is landed on the opposite foot, on a backward inside edge. Half loops are only done as single jumps, and are primarily used as connecting elements in a jump sequence, before a salchow jump or flip jump which take off from a back inside edge. The half loop is normally taught to figure skaters after they are able to land their regular loop jump. This jump is also known as the Thoren (after Per Thorén), or, especially in artistic roller skating, as the Euler jump.

The true half-rotation jump with a loop entrance, landed forward (on the left toe pick and right forward inside edge, for a counterclockwise jump), is called a falling leaf. This jump can be performed with a split position at the peak of the jump, which is called a split falling leaf (see split jump).

The loop jump should not be confused with the toe loop jump, which has significantly different mechanics and technique.