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What Is a Salchow Jump in Figure Skating?

The salchow is typically considered the easiest of the edge jumps, or jumps that do not use a toe pick to assist on takeoff. It requires a takeoff from the back inside edge of one foot, then a landing on the back outside edge of the opposite foot.

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