An
Ina Bauer is a "
moves in the field" element in
figure skating in which a skater skates on two
parallel blades. One foot is on a forward edge and the other leg is on a backwards and different parallel edge. The forward leg is bent slightly and the trailing leg is straight. If the leading leg is on the inside edge, the move is known as an
inside ina bauer. If the skater is on the outside edge, it is known as an
outside ina bauer. Many skaters bend backwards while performing this move, although this is not required. The most flexible skaters can bend over almost completely backward. When performed this way, the move is called a
layback Ina Bauer, after the
layback position.