coun*ter turn
What Is The Definition Of Counter Turn In Figure Skating?
1. The counter turn is a one-foot turn done in figure skating. In a counter turn, the entry and exit are on opposite curves. When the skater performs a counter turn, they will turn outward to the curve of the entry edge, and exit on a curve in the same sense as the turn.
Examples Of How Counter Turn Is Used In Commentary
1. Wagner does a nice job covering the entire ice. She crosses over along the edge, moves her way towards center ice and does a counter turn in preparation for her final jump.