Eccentric Inline – Turn On, Lean in, Drop Down

Front Closed Gazelle – Right

Front Closed Gazelle – Left

Front Closed Gazelle – Description

The Front Closed Gazelle is a two-footed move where the feet are in a staggered stance and during the transition from front to back, the feet switch position. The move starts with the leading foot (outer foot) on a front inside edge and the trailing foot (inner foot) on a front outside edge. As you exit, the leading foot (inner foot) is on a back outside edge, with the trailing foot (outer foot) is on a back inside edge. It is recommended that you are comfortable rolling in both of those positions before you try this move.

The entry and exit carves should form a trajectory with the shape of a #3. The knees/hips should be pointing toward each other. It helps to initiate this turn by twisting the upper body in the direction of the entry carve and leaning into the turn. As always, it’s good practice to lean into the exit carve of the move as well.

On all forward wizard moves, it is easiest to pivot on the front wheels, meaning your weight should be in the balls of your feet.