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What jumps are required for the Juvenile USFS test?
TL;DR
Juvenile is where double jumps become an actual test requirement — typically a Single Axel plus at least one double (Double Salchow or Double Toe Loop are most common).
This is a real difficulty jump from Pre-Juvenile. Your child now has to generate enough height and rotational speed to complete two full rotations in the air and still land cleanly on a back outside edge. A jump combination is also required at this level.
Judges are not just checking did they land it. They are evaluating the quality of the takeoff edge, whether rotation is fully completed before landing (under-rotation is the most common deduction), and how controlled the landing is. A cheated double is scored lower than a clean single.
Always verify current requirements with your coach or usfigureskating.org.
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