Bobbe Shire has been coaching for over 40 years.  Bobbe has become one of the most sought after spin specialists in the world.  She has worked with a number of National, World and Olympic competitors to perfect their spinning technique.  Bobbe holds PSA Master Ratings in both figures and freestyle and has presented at numerous USFSA and PSA conferences and training camps throughout the country.  Some of Bobbe's well known clients include Sarah and Emily Hughes and Johnny Weir.

Bobbe teaches at the Garden Ice House near Laurel, Maryland.  She also teaches at other rinks in the area and she currently coaches one day a week in Deleware.  By specializing in spins, she has developed novel teaching methods that help her students understand and execute proper spinning techniques.  As a specialist, Bobbe and her students are constantly pushing the envelope in terms of creativity, technical ability, and skill development.

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Most recent videos at the top...

	Bobbe Shire explains how she teaches a forward upright scratch spin.  This discussion has a number of very important points for skaters and coaches of skaters at the lower levels as this spin has vanished from the higher levels of figure skating.
	Bobbe Shire discusses additional positions for the layback spin.  Bobbe provides insights into accelerating a layback and performing a quality haircutter for those all-important IJS levels.
	Bobbe Shire continues her explanation of the layback spin.  Bobbe provides some simple drills to safely develop proper body alignment and position.  She also addresses arm position.  This is another great video!
	Bobbe Shire explains how she introduces the layback spin.  Bobbe covers some safety issues, and then starts building the spin with simple exercises and suggested imagery.  She discusses body and free leg position in detail.  This is a great video!
	Bobbe Shire shares her knowledge of the death drop.  Bobbe offers some great suggestions and drills to develop and perfect this flying spin.  The demonstrator provides some great examples to model.
	Bobbe Shire explains how to teach a flying sit spin.  Flying sits are one of the more difficult required elements in skating to do well.  Bobbe provides a thorough discussion and offers a number of important tips.  Great video!
	Bobbe Shire teaches us how to do stars.  Stars are one of the best ways to generate a huge amount of rotational energy for spins.  Bobbe provides a comprehensive explanation and discusses theory as well as provides helpful tips.
	Bobbe Shire discusses the camel-change-camel spin.  This is a continuation of her change foot spins (sit-change-sit) video below.  Learn the "easy" way to perform this spin.
	Bobbe Shire explains change foot spins and focuses on sit-change-sit in this video.  There's a ton of information in this video and this is an outstanding explanation of the mechanics of changing feet while generating more rotational energy.  Highly recommended!
	Bobbe Shire gives her thoughts on the back camel spin.  With recent changes in the rules, back camel spins have made a come-back in skating.  Listen as Bobbe talks about upper body and head position.
	Bobbe Shire discusses the back sit spin.  She reviews the important steps for entering the spin, and explains how to make the back sit spin speed up.  She also gives a couple teaching tips to help your skaters develop the right feeling.
	Bobbe Shire talks about the upright back spin.  She shares information about body alignment and the steps involved in a good back spin.  Bobbe only teaches upright back spin for jump air position and learning the back entrance for back sit and camel.
	Bobbe Shire continues her discussion of the camel spin.  She talks about common errors and gives suggestions for back and head positions.  She also provides a great drill to develop skater comfort with the first rotation.
	Bobbe Shire discusses the camel spin.  She covers the position in detail and offers drills and exercises to help skaters develop the proper feeling.
	Bobbe Shire talks about using the forward inside three turn entry for forward spins.  She offers suggestions for helping develop variety in programs without using the forward inside three.
	Bobbe Shire gives a thorough explanation of the sit spin.  Bobbe discusses the entrance, quality positions, and the exit.  She also gives some of the terminology she uses with her skaters and she provides reasons for her opinions regarding many contested ideas.
	Bobbe Shire discusses setup speed for spins.  Bobbe warns that allowing our young skaters to enter spins with too much speed is counterproductive and causes traveling.  She also argues that it's generally unnecessary for fast spins.
	Bobbe Shire discusses back alignment and body position for spinning.  Bobbe also talks about tension versus tightness and attitude.
	Bobbe Shire talks about which arm she teacher her skaters to lead into a spin with.  Bobbe has her reasons and she demonstrates the concepts with her mitten.
	Bobbe Shire discusses the main issues besides a good hook that are associated with centering a spin.  In this video, Bobbe talks about abrupt movements and how the toe pick can cause problems.
	Bobbe Shire gives a thorough introduction to her basic spin methods.  In this video, Bobbe shares her 5 step approach to spinning.  There's tons of information in this video, including terminology and critical concepts.