Technique
A spin becomes a Biellmann spin, by definition, when "the level of the boot passes the head so that the boot is above and behind or over the head." Some skaters have better positions than others, but as long as the boot is over the head, it is a Biellmann.
When learning the spin the skater does not usually drop their head into the teardrop shape formed by their body so as to maintain balance.
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