2007-11-29 06:04:35 · 4 answers · asked by davidasweeney 1 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Ice Skating
---Keep your arms out to the side, and don't lean to much on either side.
---Try gliding on on foot to get the hang of that, and make sure you don't use your toe pick when you push.
GOOD LUCK!
2007-11-29 08:50:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you asked the right question.when you learn how to skate don't use the rental skate is you plan on continuing later in life. the skates they use probably haven't been sharpened for years.if you don't rentals are fine but are harder to skate in because they are old and dull and probable have no support. next take a lesson. if you are only an older persons get private lessons .if you are in your teens get a group lesson.
when stroking around the ice you will want the bend you knees and don't slouch. also stay on the ball of your foot or you will either go over backwards or trip over your toe pick. both are unpleasant. if you plan to do crossovers you will need to become a well balanced stroker. If you wish to ask more I will try to answer any further questions you submit .good luck with your skating
2007-11-29 10:25:11 · answer #2 · answered by skatelate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure when you're pushing, you're using the sides of your blades (edges) rather than your toes. Think of pushing to the sides. Use your arms for balance and keep your knees bent to stay centered.
You could start working on swizzles...also called bubbles and grapevines. Starting with your heels together, push out making an even circle with both feet and bring your toes together. Keep your arms out and bend your knees. You can do more than one in a row....just bring your heels back together to start a new. Also, try them backwards....start with your toes together and making a circle (it usually looks more like a football shape), bring your heels together. The deeper knee bend you have in these helps you get a bigger push. As I tell the kids (hey, it's a good visual...haha) pretend you're going around a large beachball.
If you really want to get the basics down, I'd recommend taking a few group lessons. They're offered at most rinks and are for all ages. Usually people take them just to get basic skating skills down...crossovers, stopping, etc. But they're fun and also great if you want to go on to more advanced skills for hockey, speed skating and figure skating.
Good luck and happy skating!
2007-11-29 14:20:11 · answer #3 · answered by pinksk8ergal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep trying and wear pads on your knees and a helmet
2007-11-29 06:13:04 · answer #4 · answered by mudrocker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bend your knees more.
2007-11-29 06:12:32 · answer #5 · answered by Lorenzo Steed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋