How to Skate on One Foot

Skating on one foot can be a challenge for new inline skaters. Follow these basic steps:

1. Skate on two feet first.
2. Transfer your weight to the foot you want to skate on.
3. Lift up the other foot for a brief moment and glide on one foot.
4. Put the foot your just lifted up back down and glide on two feet again.
5. Practice the one foot glide over and over again.
6. As you build up confidence, relax and hold the glide for longer periods of time.

Tips:

• Don't raise your arms as you lift up your foot.
• Allow your blade to glide on either an outside or inside edge, not on a flat.
• Put the skate that you lift up at the heel of the other skate.
• Bend the knee you stand on slightly.
• Don't lean backward!

Happy Skating!

From JO ANN Schneider Farris - About.com Figure Skating Guide


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