How to Do a Mohawk Sequence

Ice skate blades have inside and outside edges. The Mohawk is a turn in figure skating that is done "same edge to same edge," while moving backward and forward or vice versa. There are a number of Mohawk sequences, most of which a skater is required to perform in a "Moves in the Field" test.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Put on the skates and stand with feet parallel. Press feet to the outside to determine the "outside" edge. Press feet together for the "inside" edge. Choose which edge to skate on for the Mohawk sequence.

2. Stand with the feet in the "T" position to begin the Mohawk sequence. Set the right foot pointing forward. Place the left foot behind the right and perpendicular to it.

3. Push off with the left foot, stroking the whole foot away from the right. Shift all the weight onto the stroking foot. Glide on the right foot. Use the arms for balance.

4. Pull the left heel in close to the right instep without touching it on the ice. Point the toe in the direction opposite the gliding movement while continuing to glide on the right foot.

5. Set the left foot down on the ice. Life the right foot at the same time. Shift weight to the other side. Glide backwards on the left foot to complete the Mohawk sequence.

6. Continue to shift the weight from one foot to the other. Point one foot forward to glide on, and then set the other foot down on the ice as the weight is shifted to shift your momentum and then glide backward.

Tips & Warnings

• Practice this move, shifting weight back and forth, while moving in a circle. Don't let the skate blades touch or cross one another.

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