Tips for remembering the Synchro steps

[kiamk]

Hi
My younger daughter has just started Synchro skating (although she has been doing Figure skating for a few years). She is having trouble remembering all the steps and sequence (I was interested to read the post about "calling" the steps - although her coach deos this during off-ice practice, it appears to be done little during on-ice practice). Any ideas or suggestions on how to assist with remembering the step sequence?

[FigureSpins]

Our coaches give them a list of the steps, like "RFI, Mohawk, LBI, push to RBO..."

It also helps to video the practice runthroughs so you can capture what the coach WANTS them to do, then your DD can walk through it off-ice or during her own practice session.

[fsk8r]

We write our own list of steps and all have a copy of the music (but I'm on an adult team). Writing the steps down straight after practice means you get a chance to capture what the coach was wanting and not what gets remembered by the team a week later.
Videoing is also helpful as some people can't read steps and instantly visualise what they are meant to be skating. The video makes life a lot easier. Our team uses a youtube account where things are all hidden to those without the link, so that everyone on the team can watch the recording. It helps when you're perfecting the routine for competition as everyone can watch it and focus on themselves.