I wouldn’t say Nathan didn’t put any effort in his TR contents. The opening & after his 4F is the highlight in terms of TR in his SP. However, I find them rather simple with only 2 short series of Twizzles and basic skating. And it doesn't really fit the music
Jan 20, 2022 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Individual commentary:
Yuma Kagiyama - When you're smiling
Like Shoma and Nathan, this SP focused on technical elements, with simple transitions
Yuma’s TR really did an amazing job of showing his speed & flow. They go well with the upbeat, happy music. However, he relies on basic moves, mostly hops & in repeating them which takes out variety & put him at the lowest level in the list in no. of complex+difficult footwork
Jan 20, 2022 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
Individual commentary:
Yuzuru Hanyu - Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso
The small number of basic 2-foot stroking and the diverse but deliberated uses of skating moves, 1-foot and multidirectional skating are what make this SP incredible
For me, skaters always look detached while gaining speed for jumps (with tons of 2-foot stroking). For Rondo, the lack of consecutive crossovers and how each footwork is done with different tempo and intensity to match music really highlights Yuzuru’s musicality and commitment
Jan 19, 2022 • 22 tweets • 7 min read
[Thread: Transitions Analysis – Top 5 Men SP of season 2021-22]
(in collaboration with @lunnarias)
Everyone is judged with the same standards. The latest, cleanest versions of SP were used to annotate.
Basic entries, required footwork in the StSq weren't counted as transitions
1.1 Yuzuru Hanyu - Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso
- Basic power skating: 23
- Basic multi-directional skating: 31
- Basic skating moves: 14
- Complex skating moves: 16
- Difficult turns/steps: 11
