An illustrated narrative presenting the system developed by Gustave Lussi to coach six decades of World and Olympic figure skating champions. This personal account introduces us to the man who brought figure skating into the twentieth century -- and propelled it toward the twenty-first. Includes Mr. Lussi's memoir, A Diamond Stickpin.

Step-by-step instruction on how to pad your foot for skating and the correct way to lace your skates

Step-by-step instruction on the sit, scratch, and back scratch spins.
 

Step-by-step instructions on camel, flying camel, flying sit spin, and basic spin combinations.

Step-by-step instructions on single, double, and triple Axel, Salchow, and toe loop jumps.