Learn to Skate
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GOAL - to introduce the concept of extended gliding on one foot and the ability to initiate momentum using pressure of the edges against the ice

You can see a video of these tasks being carried out at www.iceevents.tv . This is an online subscription service, but the quality of the videos is exceptional, so well worth paying the fee to view. Click on the camera to go to the site

Forward one-foot glide, straight line

Skate forwards, lift one skate and glide in a straight line. Repeat on the other skate. You should be able to travel at least the same distance as your height on one foot.

 

Two-foot jump skating forward

Skating forwards, pick a point on the ice, maybe one of the coloured lines under the surface, bend your knees and as you approach the line, straighten your legs quickly so both skates leave the ice, and jump over the line, landing safely on both skates.

 

Forward and backward skulling

Skulling is a technique which requires a little practice. From a standing position, point your toes outwards and the skates will start moving away from each other. Let them go until they are a comfortable distance apart, a little wider than shoulder width is common, then smoothly bring your toes in so they point towards each other again. Use your inner leg muscles to pull the skates back together. Repeat

 

One-foot glide on a curve, inside edge, Left and Right

Whilst skating around a circle, glide on the outermost skate (using the inside edge of the blade) for a slow count of at least 3. Repeat several times, then do the same in the opposite direction

 

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