How To Do The Loop Jump In Figure Skates! - Rittberger Jump Tutorial

Hello Skaters! Welcome back, I am so glad you have found my channel. Today we are going to go over the Loop Jump. This jump was invented by Werner Rittberger and is an edge jump, as it takes off of the back outside edge and does not use a tapped toe. I usually teach this to my students after they have already learned their Waltz Jump, Salchow Jump and Toe Loop Jump. You will want a strong back spin before you attempt this, I have posted that tutorial below...

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[saraann]

I just wanted to say how much your videos help me. I'm 18 and started skating last year only using YouTube to teach me. I now have my waltz, Salchow, toe loop, loop, flip, and I'm working on my Axel. While my spins are harder to learn I have a scratch spin and I'm working on my sit spin and haircutter.
Thank you so much for your help 💕

[Annepigeen]

I recently started skating as an adult beginner at 23 years, and I have found your videos very helpful! I would love it if you could do a video on power pulls as I just can't seem to figure them out :-)

[lilianmatheson]

Quick question, what are good exercises to do off ice to practice the loop jump. I feel I can't get enough height.

[cazmariehairstyling]

I tried a camel and flying camel spin yesterday I did it but I definitely need practice. Could you do a tutorial on this please. Thank you for all your information it helps me immensely. ❤️😊

[Ingebinge]

Your videos are literally amazing and i been struggling very hard with loop and flip and your tutorial is so amazing and very good help!

[lauraformaneck]

I gave up years ago on ever getting my loop along with any jumps after freeskate 3 level. It's always been difficult for me, I'm one of few, I think 2 at the time, left handed skaters at our club and no one was able to help me understand how to flip the steps for these in a way that made sense. Now 10 years later, with this video, it makes sense. I just want to build my muscle memory, balance, spins, footwork, and strength back before trying jumps again. I would love to finish out my levels for learn to skate and help my daughter learn them as long as she will allow me to teach her.

[samfromuk]

Well presented and explained in easy steps and progression. I love and appreciate your free content. Your tips for loop jump have helped me out massively. Please please cover rockers and counters. Especially as a cool 1 foot step sequence.

[MarcoBrandizi]

I've started learning the loop in the last weeks and I'd say backspin is another element good to have before this jump, helps with the entry.

[severinvogt]

This was really helpful for my loop jump! When will you teach the full (not half) lutz, flip, and axel?

[gabinutka]

So cool! Thank you! You read my mind, just yesterday I tried loop, your videos are so helpful ❤ what will be next? Maybe flip? 😁

[nohasamy]

hey coach julia today ive also got a test wish me luck i preety scared but i belive in myself your a great coach love Jelly

[chuchichaschtli]

Coach Julia for president! sharing her knowledge for free it's such a big gift for beginners like me!! Congratulations and thanks

[totoff]

thank you soooo much!! ive been waiting this one for ages ;) its great !!!

[incitasci]

Beautiful video! Thank you Coach Julia 🥰

[rae]

would you be willing to do a video/tutorial on forwards and backwards power pulls… i’m really struggling and your videos always help with other things i’m stuck on :)

[nadhilahzulkifli]

Hi. Can you make a video of:

1. difference between ISI and ISU level?

2. I'm taking ISI but why my coach didn't teach me Tot 1-4 requirements? Why did they teach me pre-alpha straightforward?

Thank you 🥰

[tomciras]

Excellent tutorial again Coach, what is a "tapped toe" or did I miss it? Thank you

[annaguettabi]

Do you have a video on inside 3-turn? I have hard time exiting on good outside edge and holding it 🤔

[maryannezupancic]

I'm confused about the part where you jump off the toe pick-I thought you had to jump off the outside edge? Can you clarify?

[reyhopp]

Thanks! My double loops have been a bit weird, this helped.