FO8, FI8, BO8

My figures lesson with Lynne on the Chandler Ice Café.  This is the last week for Ice Café 'til fall.  We will continue on the 11:45 a.m. adult freestyle next week. Hopefully that will be a good environment for patch!

I warmed up with edges and FO8/FI8.  Not too pleased with my 8s as I was having trouble making it around the circle, pushes were not great and body position not optimal.

Today's lesson:

• FO8 -- worked on being more consistent in getting immediately to a good position after the push; also holding back the free shoulder on the RFO.  
• FI8 -- not too bad, but some issues on the return to center on the RFI where I felt off-balance and was way too far forward on the blade.
• BO8 -- had not done these in a while.  Had some real issues with the RBO as far as holding position and fighting rotation.  My position on the LBO is so much better!  On the LBO I keep my free foot close and it looks and feels much better, more secure.  On the RBO I tend to be in "landing position" which is stable but not really what judges want to see.  Grrr.

Starting the 2nd week of June I will have a second hour of patch per week. I'm hopeful that doubling my ice time will help me really progress -- it's badly needed.