In this turn, the skater faces into the circle and the free foot is brought to the instep of the skating foot at an angle of 90° or more, before being placed on the ice on a backward inside edge during the transfer of weight.
Mohawk turns are essentially executed with crossed feet, and this is reflected in the tracings.
In a good mohawk turn, the weight transfer is executed smoothly, without jerking of the hips or upper body.
It is somewhat easier to accomplish this if the skater has open hip joints and can turn out the free foot at a greater angle before placing it on the ice, but lack of flexibility can be compensated for with careful timing.
The corresponding turns from backward to forward do not involve crossed feet and are usually considered simple steps rather than mohawks.