description Loop Jump Overview
The loop jump is a figure-skating jump that takes off from a backward outside edge and lands on the same type of edge, without a toe-pick assist. The skater rotates in the air while maintaining the edge-based entry and exit, which distinguishes the jump from toe-assisted jumps such as the toe loop. A loop may be performed as a single element or used in combination sequences, and its difficulty increases with the number of completed rotations.
help Loop Jump FAQ
What edge does a loop jump take off from?
A loop jump takes off from a backward outside edge. It lands on the same type of backward outside edge, which is why it is classified as an edge jump.
Does the loop jump use a toe pick?
No. Unlike toe loop, flip, and Lutz jumps, the loop jump does not use a toe-pick assist for takeoff.
How is a loop jump different from a toe loop?
Both can use a backward outside edge for takeoff, but the toe loop adds a toe-pick assist. The loop jump leaves the ice directly from the skating edge and lands on the corresponding outside edge.
Why can a loop jump be difficult in combination skating?
The landing is on a backward outside edge, which can also become the takeoff edge for a following jump. That makes edge control and landing stability especially important when the loop is used in a combination.
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