I've been taking ice skating lessons for seven weeks now (I signed up for Basic Pre-Alpha because I'm an absolute beginner). For some reason, my coach is already teaching me how to do spirals. I thought those weren't supposed to be learned until Freestyle 1 which is WAY ahead of Basic Pre-Alpha. I'm not exceptionally good at skating or anything, so it's not like I'm a really fast learner and she's moving me along because I'm really good.
Also, I'm 19 years old...could that be why she's teaching me alot more advanced stuff..because older people learn faster than little kids or something?
Should I complain about her or is it normal for older people to be taught things alot quicker?
2007-04-23 07:43:18 · 10 answers · asked by Nicky 2 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Ice Skating
The question is do you feel ready for the advanced training? If you feel you are not ready, then simply let her know. She is probably trying to push you because she feels that you have a higher potential, and feels you are able to handle it....
2007-04-23 07:53:34 · answer #1 · answered by anna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The levels are only a basic idea of what you should be learning, and coaches usually move ahead if they feel you are ready. If you do not feel like you are ready to move ahead to spirals then let the coach know so that she won't move any further until you feel ready, but if you feel like you are doing OK with it then don't worry about it, keep learning, and have fun. Some older people learn things faster, and others learn things slower because they are older- it just depends on if they are afraid to fall, a slower learner, etc. It's OK that you are ahead of the level that you signed up for because I was learning camel and sit spins in Basic 8 and Freestyle 1 because I was ready to move on, but the end of the session hadn't come where I could test and move on.
2007-04-23 20:35:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the levels are just a general idea. everyone is good at different things. ur coach is probably teaching u a spiral because although spirals r harder for some people, they could be easier for u, while at the same time a 3-turn could be really hard for u. for example my coach taught me a toe loop, then a flip, then back down to salchow. she hasnt taught me a loop yet because that would be harder for me, while a flip is easier than a loop just because of the way i am, even though in the general set levels a flip is learned after a loop.
another example is, my cousin has been trying to test moves in the field pre-juv for a while, and some people have said that she would pass like that on juvenile, but the stuff on pre-juv is just harder because everyone's different.
hope this helps!!!
2007-04-23 17:38:53 · answer #3 · answered by 2_much_rock_4_1_hand_baby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that there are certain skills outlined per level. I am only one level above you at basic alpha. My coach has been teaching me more than my required elements which are Forward stroking, Forward crossovers - right foot over left,
Forward crossovers - left foot over right and 1-foot snowplow stop. He's been teaching me elements required for my next level, which is Beta (I am only one element short of passing the beta test). Usually, coaches teach more advanced skills if they believe you've got the hang of it, but I have seen coaches go out of bounds sometimes (like this afternoon) and it's not a pretty sight. You should not be pressured that much in this sport, because as much as it requires discipline, it also is a way to have fun. Simply tell your coach you do not feel that you are ready, and i'm sure she'll know what you mean.
2007-04-24 07:03:04 · answer #4 · answered by perfect_pirouette08 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes adult skaters learn things differently than young skaters, so the order in which you learn skills may differ. Depending on your personal strengths and weaknesses, your coach may expose you to more advanced skills early on because she thinks you could handle it... or simply because it's a difficult skill to master and she may like you to get a head-start on it.
If you're exceptionally uncomfortable with the things she's having you attempt, ask her why she's teaching them to you, because there may be a very logical reason she wants to expose you to those particular skills early on. Sometimes it's also FUN to try things that are above your level, just for the challenge and to encourage beginning skaters that they CAN do the harder elements.
Above all, ENJOY yourself! I skated for years and had to quit due to injury, but coached for years to put myself through school. It's the best sport EVER!
2007-04-24 14:55:54 · answer #5 · answered by Katie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you dont need to look at the handbook to set your pace. Maybe your coach thinks that you're ready to do spirals. They aren't that much more advanced. If you feel overwhealmed, talk to her. Most coaches are really understanding and she should be able to adjust the pace. If she doesnt listen, switch coaches.
Hope that helps
~Yachiru
2007-04-26 23:21:45 · answer #6 · answered by Yachiru Kusajishi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i learned spirals at my first or secod private lesson. I could not do turns or anything like that yet. I was terrified of going backwards. simple spirals do not require a great deal of skill and it is good pratice for you legs and your balance. relax and try to do a good spiral.!!
2007-04-25 17:10:04 · answer #7 · answered by NY Lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she thinks your good enough to do the spirals? I wouldn't think your coach would have you do something that she didn't feel like you could do. Maybe your better than you think and your scared?
Good luck!
2007-04-24 00:16:30 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Ashley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think she thinks you can do all those advanced things. My coach is teaching me me things from higher levels too. It is ok for her to do that.
2007-04-24 00:22:25 · answer #9 · answered by figureskaterrr(: 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALL the coaches do that. they want to give you a really good start before you go to freestyle1.
2007-04-26 18:17:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋