How to record a jump for review

Choose a camera position

Agree on an angle with your coach that shows the skates and torso during the part of the jump you want to examine. Stay outside skaters’ paths. Keep access and sightlines clear if you use a tripod.

Record the whole attempt

Start before the approach and finish after the exit. Keep the whole skater in view, leaving room around the hands and skates. Pan smoothly if you follow the movement, and avoid changing zoom during the jump.

Record attempts you want to compare from the same position: a new angle changes how body position appears.

Check a test clip

Play the recording at the rink. Can you distinguish the skates at takeoff and ice contact? Do the boards hide the legs? Is there motion blur or bright light behind the skater?

A high frame rate is useful only when the images are clear enough. Do not use generated intermediate frames for measurement: the camera did not capture them.

Keep the original file

Retain the camera original. Make a copy for messages if needed, but messenger compression can remove details. Label the element and date so you can find the clip after practice.

Agree on recording and access with participants and the rink. For children’s recordings, check the required permissions with responsible adults and the organisation beforehand.

Start the review

Watch the full clip, then examine individual jump phases. If the important moment is blurred or hidden, record another attempt. Read about reviewing footage with your coach for the next step.