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Choctaw Turn

What Is A Choctaw Turn In Figure Skating? Definition & Meaning | SportsLingochoc*taw turn

What Is The Definition Of A Choctaw Turn In Figure Skating?

1. Also called an S-step, a Choctaw turn is a type of figure skating turn that creates an S-shape on the ice. The Choctaw turn is a two-foot turn equivalent to more common one-foot turns like counters and rockers.

How Do Skaters Perform A Choctaw Turn?

To perform a Choctaw turn, a skater will change feet, direction, and edge. Choctaw turns are most often used to set up turns as part of step sequences.

What Are The Variations Of A Choctaw?

There are many variations of Choctaw turns, with the most common being back outside Choctaws. Other types of Choctaw turns are a crossed open Choctaw, a closed Choctaw, and a wide-open Choctaw.

Why Is It Called A Choctaw?

Along with the Mohawk, the Choctaw was named after skaters in London who saw Native American dances for the first time and found they resembled ice skating. Today, Skate Canada has decided to stop using these terms because of their origin and instead call the Choctaw an S-step.

Example Of How Choctaw Turn Is Used In Commentary

1. Russian ice dancer Evgeni Plushenko performed a Choctaw turn as part of his Olympic medal routine.

Sport The Term Is Used

1. Figure Skating

Abbreviated As:

1. Choctaw

2. S-Step

 

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