Olympic coach Michelle Leigh shows a double axel exercise at the barrier to develop the proper takeoff movement. One of the primary challenges for skaters learning a double axel is creating enough rotational energy so that the jump spins very fast in the air, without spinning through the takeoff in a way that would reduce jump height or flow. Michelle shows a drill and explains the positions and movement to create the desired outcome. This is part of a longer video in which Michelle spends quite