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Because of an injury on my left ankle (don't have enough range of motion to go up to releve), I have changed my turning foot to my right foot.

I travel completely off the beam doing this skill (I fall to the left side if it makes a difference) and it is super frustrating! I also spin quite slowly. I can stick it if I drop my heel early but then it is downgraded.

I also throw my head towards the right while I turn.

What am I doing wrong and how can I fix it? I can't go switcha backt o my other turning foot.
 
Your body doesn't want to co-operate, and probably never fully will when it comes to turning the opposite direction. You don't want mess with Mother Nature, so do a reverse turn on what has been your passe' foot. It should be easier to do, as you'll still be turning the same direction your traditional full turn.
 

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