Glossary of Figure Skating Terms - O

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A scoring abbreviation for the original dance in an ice dancing competition.
Open stroke
In ice dancing, a step that is started close to the skating foot that doesn't cross in front or behind.
Ordinal
Under the 6.0 system, the skater's ranking within the group of skaters by a specific judge. Ordinals were what counted, not the specific marks.
Original dance
Formerly the second program of an ice dance competition. In 2010, the ISU eliminated the compulsory and original dances, merging them into what is now the short dance.
Outside edge
The edge of a skate blade facing away from the body.
Over-rotated
A jump in which the skater rotates past the position for landing the jump in the air, or fails to check the rotation on landing.
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