Eccentric Inline – Turn On, Lean in, Drop Down

Front Open Gazelle – Right

Front Open Gazelle – Left

Front Open Gazelle – Description

The Front Open 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 (inner foot) on a front outside edge and the trailing foot (outer foot) on a front inside edge. As you exit, the leading foot (outer foot) is on a back inside edge, with the trailing foot (inner foot) is on a back outside 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 away from 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.