Glossary of Figure Skating Terms - Q

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Quad
See quadruple jump.
Quadruple jump
A jump with four full rotations (1440 degrees) in the air. The only quadruple jumps to have been completed in competition are the toe loop, salchow, and lutz by men, and just the salchow for ladies. In a quadruple Axel, the skater would have done 4.5 revolutions (1620 degrees).
Qualifying round
A round of competition prior to the short program or compulsory dance to determine which skaters qualify to compete in the competition itself.
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