Front Open Lion

Front Open Lion – Right

Front Open Lion – Left

Front Open Lion – Description

The Front Open Lion is a one-footed move that starts on a front inside edge and finishes on a back outside edge. It is recommended that you are comfortable rolling in both of those positions before you try this move.

The rolling foot should roll in a trajectory the shape of a #3, and the raised leg is typically trailing behind the rolling leg, with the knees/hips pointing away from each other. It can help to initiate this turn by pushing off with the non-rolling foot. It also helps to lean into the turn while on the front inside edge, and again on the back outside edge during the exit of the move.

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