How to learn to skate

As for ice skating, it is an ice sport that friends particularly like. Not only can you dance on the ice with graceful postures, but skating is also more beneficial to physical exercise. So for novice friends who are just starting to learn ice skating, what methods and techniques can be used to quickly learn to skate? The following will give you a more detailed introduction, and I hope it will be helpful for friends who are just starting to learn ice skating.

Methods/Steps

1/5 Read step by step

As a beginner putting on skates for the first time, the first thing you have to learn is to be able to stand on the ice. At the beginning, you can hold the railing with both hands, then slowly let go of one hand, and then let go of both hands. Only when you can stand steadily on your own, you can start the following exercises.

2/5 When you are able to stand up straight without shaking, you can hold the railing with your hands and slowly take steps along the outside. Move your feet in front and back alternately as you normally would when walking. When one foot is sliding, gently lift the other foot, and then switch feet and continue moving forward.

3/5 If you are playing with friends, then after you have been able to slide around smoothly by holding the railing, ask them to help hold one of your hands, and use the other hand to gently hold the railing, and continue to slide around at a faster speed than you did before, and slowly increase the speed.

4/5 When you can gradually let go of the railing with the help of your friends, they can lead you to slide gradually towards the center. At this time, you must be brave, don't be afraid of falling, and don't hold on to your friend tightly. Such a tense state will make it easy to lose your balance.

5/5 After your friends are holding your hand and you are basically able to move around the center freely, you can slowly let go of their hands, but ask them to keep an arm's length away from you so that they can help you in case of any problems. Remember to tilt your center of gravity slightly forward and downward, and don't lean back, otherwise it will be easy to lose your balance when sliding forward. It doesn’t matter if you fall. Just stand up and continue skating. Practice makes perfect.