description Toe Loop Jump Overview
The Toe Loop is a figure skating jump taken off from a back outside edge with a toe-pick assist and landed on the same edge, considered one of the easier jumps and often performed as the second jump in combinations.
help Toe Loop Jump FAQ
What edge does the toe loop take off from?
A toe loop takes off from a back outside edge. The skater uses a toe-pick assist before rotating and landing on the same edge.
Where does a toe loop land?
The jump lands on the same back outside edge used in the jump's standard technique. The toe-pick assist comes from the opposite foot during takeoff.
Why is the toe loop often used in combinations?
It is considered one of the easier figure-skating jumps, so skaters often use it as the second jump in a combination. Its edge and toe-pick entry make it practical to connect after another jump.
Is the toe loop an edge jump or a toe jump?
It is a toe-assisted jump because the skater uses a toe pick at takeoff. The approach still begins from a back outside edge, which is part of its defining technique.
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