Figure Skating Bracket Turn
A bracket turn in figure skating is a type of turn where the skater changes direction while remaining on one foot, moving from a forward to a backward edge (or vice versa) while creating a bracket-shaped pattern on the ice. Here are the key characteristics of a bracket turn:
Edge Change: The turn involves switching from a forward edge to a backward edge or vice versa. For example, a forward outside edge changes to a backward inside edge.