15 Figure Skating Jumps, Spins, and Other Moves, Explained

Throws are an element exclusive to pairs skating. A throw, more accurately called a "throw jump," is a partnered jump in which one partner assists the other on takeoff. This is usually done by one partner "throwing" the other by the waist as the jumping partner takes off. The result is larger and higher jumps than a skater could achieve individually, although the number of rotations remains the same.