Who doesn’t love Backwards Crossovers?!!  This is an essential element for all figure skaters to learn as they begin moving across the ice with more speed and power. 

Backwards Crossovers will be your entry for most every jump and spin.  You’ll never stop using crossovers (backwards or forwards) as you progress through the sport.  Learning them correctly now, can make all the difference later.  Without well executed Backwards Crossovers some of your other skating skills may suffer, including your Inside and Outside Edges.  Take a look at the diagrams below to understand why. 

As you choreograph programs for shows and competitions, Backwards Crossovers are a great way to show flow, control, and speed.  I hope this walk-through of Backwards Crossovers is something you screenshot, save, and reference whenever you need it.