 Igor Tchinaev was their short program choreographer, with Nikolai Morozov choreographing the long program.Nikolai Morozov also worked with them on their stroking to reduce energy loss.The pair had some differences in technique—Volosozhar had to change pace on the entry to the twist as well as adapt to a different hold during throw jumps, while Trankov had to adjust his jumps to match his new partner.