Editing Figure skating spins (section)

====Solo spin combinations====
The solo spin combination must be performed once during the short program of pair skating competitions, with at least two revolutions in two basic positions. Both partners must include all three basic positions in order to earn the full points possible. There must be a minimum of five revolutions made on each foot.<ref name="techpanel-7" >Tech Panel, p. 7</ref> Spins can be commenced with jumps and must have at least two different basic positions, and both partners must include two revolutions in each position. A solo spin combination must have all three basic positions (the camel spin, the sit spin, and upright positions) performed by both partners, at any time during the spin to receive the full value of points, and must have all three basic positions performed by both partners to receive full value for the element. A spin with less than three revolutions is not counted as a spin; rather, it is considered a skating movement. If a skater changes to a non-basic position,{{Efn|A non-basic position is defined as "all the other positions not fulfilling the requirements of any basic positions".<ref name="techpanel-8">Tech Panel, p. 8</ref>}} it is not considered a change of position. The number of revolutions in non-basic positions, which may be considered difficult variations, are counted towards the team's total number of revolutions. Only positions, whether basic or non-basic, must be performed by the partners at the same time.<ref name="techpanel-8">Tech Panel, p. 8</ref>

If a skater falls while entering into the spin, they can perform another spin or spinning movement immediately after the fall, to fill the time lost from the fall, but it is not counted as a solo spin combination. A change of foot, in the form of a jump or step over, is allowed, and the change of position and change of foot can be performed separately or at the same time.<ref name="techpanel-7"/> Pair teams require "significant strength, skill and control"<ref name="techpanel-8" /> to perform a change from a basic position to a different basic position without performing a nonbasic position first. They also have to execute a continuous movement throughout the change, without jumps to execute it, and they must hold the basic position for two revolutions both before and after the change.<ref name="techpanel-8" /> They lose points if they take a long time to reach the necessary basic position.<ref name="techpanel-10">Tech Panel, p. 10</ref>

Pair teams earn more points for performing difficult entrances into their spins.{{Efn|An "entrance into a spin" is defined as "the preparation immediately preceding a spin" and can include the spin's beginning phase.<ref name="techpanel-9"/>}} Difficult flying entrances count, although backward entry into the spin and a flying camel do not. All entrances must have a "significant impact"<ref name="techpanel-9">Tech Panel, p. 9</ref> on the spin's execution, balance, and control, and the intended spin position must be achieved within the team's first two revolutions. The rules surrounding difficult variations, which also apply to single skaters and to both partners, are also worth more points.{{Efn|"Difficult variations" are defined as "a movement of a body part, leg, arm, hand or head, which requires more physical strength or flexibility and has an effect on the balance of the main body core".<ref name="techpanel-9"/>}} There are 11 categories of difficult solo spin variations.{{Efn|See the 2022/2023 ''Technical Panel Handbook''.<ref name="techpanel-10"/>}}

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File:Photos – Cup of China 2017 – Pairs (Wenjing SUI & Cong HAN CHN – Gold Medal) (35).jpg|{{center|Side by side spins<br><small>[[Sui Wenjing]] and [[Han Cong]]</small>}}
Image:Rus-nat-totmianina-marinin6.jpg|{{center|Side by side camel spins<br><small>[[Tatiana Totmianina]] and [[Maxim Marinin]]</small>}}
File:Vise & Trent Spin - 2006 Skate Canada.jpg|{{center|Side by side spins<br><small>[[Tiffany Vise]] and [[Derek Trent]]</small>}}
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