1. Direction of Edge – Clockwise or counterclockwise progression of a curve.
  2. Direction of Rotation – Turning of the body in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
  3. Direction of Skate – Forward or backward progression of the skate.
  4. Direction of Travel – The general direction of a skater, either clockwise or counterclockwise, around the rink.
    1. Forward – Attitude of the body facing toward the direction of travel.
    2. Backward – Attitude of the body facing away from the direction of travel.
  5. Direction of Turn – Clockwise or counterclockwise rotation during a turn.
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