Roller Skate Skills

Roller skates are also called ice skates or roller skates. They originated in the Netherlands in Europe. It has now gradually become a competitive event, and it is also welcomed by many people and has become a leisure activity in life. For beginners, it is important to master some skills of roller skates, especially when you are just starting to practice. You must pay attention to this aspect to avoid falls and be sure to do a good job of protection.

Roller Skate Tips

1. Stand

⑴ "T" type standing method: Put the left heel against the inner side of the right foot, stand in a T shape, and lean the upper body slightly forward.

⑵ "V" shape standing method, open your toes, bring your heels together, and press the wheels inwards.

⑶Parallel standing method: Stand with your feet parallel and shoulder-width apart, and your upper body slightly leaning forward.

Note: Do not bring your feet inward or outward when standing, keep the knife holder perpendicular to the ground, and develop a good standing posture during daily exercise.

⑷ Squatting position: upper body leans forward, shoulders and back slightly higher than hips, hands clasped together or swing naturally, legs bent, upper body at an angle of 15-20 degrees to the ground, knee joints at an angle of 90-110 degrees, ankle joints at an angle of 50-70 degrees.

Pay attention to the squatting posture of each movement during the practice.

2. Move the center of gravity

⑴Standing in place and stepping

Put on your roller skates, stand with your feet parallel and shoulder-width apart, bend your legs slightly, lean your upper body slightly forward, let your arms hang naturally, move your center of gravity to your left leg, lift your right leg slightly and then put it down; move your center of gravity to your right leg, lift your left leg slightly and then put it down, repeat this process and gradually increase your speed.

(2) Balance on one foot

After mastering the stepping in place, maintain the original posture, hold the railing or a companion, shift the center of gravity to one leg, extend the other leg to the side and then bring it back to the starting position, then repeat the above movements with the other leg.

⑶ "Eight" shape walking exercise

Stand with your feet in an outward-facing position, move your center of gravity to your left foot, take a step forward with your right foot, and move your center of gravity to your right foot. Then lift your left foot and take a step forward, and move your center of gravity to your left leg. Then lift your right foot and take a step forward, and move your center of gravity to your right leg. Repeat this process.

⑷ Cross-walk

Stand in place, first move the center of gravity to the left leg, pull in the right leg, step to the front and outside of the left leg into a cross posture, then move the center of gravity to the right leg, then pull in the left leg and step to the left to the starting position, practice repeatedly; at the same time, also practice stepping to the right.

3. Straight slide

⑴ Practice sliding with both feet while pushing off the ground with one foot

Push the ground with the inner edge of your right foot to move your center of gravity to the left leg that is sliding forward. After pushing the ground with your right foot, quickly bring your right foot together with your left foot to slide with both feet. Then push the ground with your left foot and bring them together. Repeat this exercise alternately to slide forward.

⑵ Push off with one foot and slide with one foot

Lean your upper body forward, let your arms hang naturally, and stand with your feet slightly apart in an outward-facing position. Move your center of gravity to your right leg, push the ground with the inner edge of your right foot, and slide your left foot forward with force. As the pushing action is completed, push your center of gravity to your left leg, and support the inertial sliding with your left leg in a half-squat position. Then pull your right leg forward and push the ground with your left foot at the same time. As the left leg's pushing action is completed, push your center of gravity to your right leg, which is in a half-squat position and supporting the inertial sliding. Repeat this process. Work on gradually increasing the time you can hold your legs on one foot.

Pay attention to the key points of single-leg support during practice, and make sure the nose, the knee and toes of the supporting leg are placed on the same vertical line. Using the inner edge to support sliding is not allowed during the support process. Beginners are advised to keep the knife holder perpendicular to the ground.

⑶Arm swing exercise

Just swing your arms naturally, and be careful not to swing them too far.