The Lutz Alternative is a figure skating move that was invented by German figure skater and coach, Norbert Schramm. It is an alternative to the traditional Axel jump, which is a single rotation jump with a forward take-off. The Lutz Alternative is a double rotation jump with a backward take-off, making it more difficult to execute. The term 'Lutz Alternative' is derived from the name of the inventor, Norbert Schramm, who was also known as 'Lutz'.