How to Rollerblade: 12 Steps (with Photo) - tips

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Helmet. Since you are just starting out, wearing a helmet can help you feel more comfortable. Everyone will fall a few times at first, so the helmet will protect your head from injury.
Knee pads and wrist protection. Your hands and knees will often hit the floor a few times as you learn to slide. If you are concerned about scratches, use knee pads and wrist protection.

Slide the right position. Feet shoulder-width apart, knees bent and squatting. Lower your butt to the floor and lean forward slightly in a comfortable squatting position. When rollerblading, balance is key and this posture will keep you from tumbling.

The first time you fall on the court, you will feel like you cannot control your roller skates, you may lose your balance and fall a few times before learning to stand still. This is perfectly normal, continue to practice standing up until you get used to it.
Standing completely still on roller skates is quite difficult. After learning how to stand still, practice adjusting your posture by gently moving your shoes for balance. Think of it this way: if you are standing still without roller skates and someone pushes you lightly, you will move your feet to regain balance. You would apply the same idea when you are wearing roller skates, except that the wheels and your own pressure are the cause of the "thrust".

Walk like a duck. With your heels closed and the tip of your foot open, begin to walk slowly forward, first right foot, then left foot, then right foot, etc. Continue squatting and keep heel right below your body so you can balance more easily.

Exercise until you can comfortably "walk" on roller skates while maintaining your balance. Perhaps you will fall a few times; Get up and be sure to keep your body balanced on your heels while maintaining a squatting position.
As you become more confident, start moving faster and taking longer steps. Push on the wheels so you slide further with each step.

Learn to slide. Extend each step by letting your body slide one more. Push with one foot and slide with the other foot until the inertia stops, then switch to the slide. While sliding on one foot, lift the other foot off the floor so that it does not obstruct.

Practice turning right and left while sliding. When you turn right, lean slightly to the right. When you turn left, lean slightly to the left and maintain a squatting position at all times.
Slide faster. Move your legs faster and gain momentum by pressing on the wheels and pushing your body forward. Practice using your body weight to gain speed by leaning back in each step. Use your arms for balance and speed by bending your elbows and moving your elbows back and forth as if you were jogging.

Practice stopping. The right roller shoe will usually have a brake mounted on the toe. To stop, slide with your feet parallel. Hold your squatting position and lean forward slightly. Place the right shoe slightly above the left shoe, lift the toe of the right shoe, and press down firmly on the toe. The harder you press, the faster the stopping speed.

It is important to confidently press the toe of your shoe to stop, instead of hesitantly hitting the brake on the ground. If you do not press the brake down hard enough, your balance and fall may result.
If you find it difficult to press the brake hard enough, try pressing down with your right knee to apply enough stopping force.

Part 2 of 3: Special sliding movements

Learn to slide backwards. As you slide forward, push your body by placing your feet in a "v" shape and applying pressure on your heels. To slide back, place your feet in an inverted "v" shape, at which point you need to keep your feet together and your heels open. Maintain a squatting position and press on top of right foot while lifting your other leg, then lower left leg and press on top of left foot while lifting right leg.
- Since you cannot see behind, so sometimes you are forced to turn around and look, it may be more difficult to maintain your balance when roller skating back. Start slowly and think about how you will turn to look back so you don't fall. Avoid leaning back as it is a common reason to fall.
- It takes a lot of practice, but in the end you will be successful. Extend the distance with each push and practice sliding on one leg for a while before putting the other foot down. Practice applying pressure on the tops of your feet and creating an "v" opposite of your feet.
Practice sliding on the heel - the top of the foot. With this move, you'll align your feet and slide on the heels of one foot and the tip of the other foot. Slide a few steps to gain momentum, then raise the tip of your dominant foot so that you just slide the roller on your heel, with your other foot slipping right behind that foot. Raise the heel of your back sliding foot so that you slide only on the heel of one foot and the tip of the other foot.
Practice turning by crossing your legs. Start sliding to gain momentum. When you are ready to turn, cross one leg over the other and use it to push in a new direction. For example, if you are going to make a left turn, cross your right leg over your left leg, turn left and push your right leg to slide to the left. Turn your shoulders in the direction you want to go and lean back in the direction of the turn for balance. Remember to bend your knees a little to keep your body more stable.
Practice dancing. Start to slide a few steps, then put your feet side by side, bend over and jump a short distance. Once you have confidence, you can jump higher and farther. You can also practice swing jumps, which is a great way to change direction. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Skill enhancement

Practicing at the roller skating rink. The best way to better rollerblade is to practice regularly. Find a roller skating rink in the area and go there at least once a week so you can develop your skills. Practice sliding forward, stop, back slide, and slide as fast as you can. Practice until you can easily turn and stop while maintaining your balance.
Join a roller skating team or league. Roller skating alone is fun too, but if you want a challenge then you should join the roller skating team. Roller racing has become a popular sport, and most cities have roller skates. If your city doesn't have one, get your friends to join and form a team yourself.
- Rollerblating is another popular form of rollerblading. To play this sport you need single-row roller skates.
- Adventurous roller skating, like skateboarding, is a sport that focuses on performing risky moves. You must use protective equipment if you want to play this sport.
Choose roller skates designed to aid in skating skills. There are many different types of roller skates and once you are good at skating it is advisable to invest in a shoe that meets your specific needs, and helps you reach your desired skill level. Consider the following options:
- Indoor roller skates. If you like to play on the roller skating rink, you should buy a pair of shoes so you don't have to rent each time.
- Outdoor roller skates. This shoe has wheels that are designed to be durable enough to withstand rougher terrain conditions. You can use them to slide on asphalt and other road construction materials.
- Speed roller skates. These shoes are designed to run faster than regular shoes so you should consider if you prefer to glide fast on the field or on the road. You can buy 1 row speed roller skates (1 row of wheels only), or 2-row shoes (2 rows of wheels).
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Advice

Be sure to tie your shoelaces firmly to avoid slipping as you can lose your balance when you slide onto the laces.
Use skates that fit properly. If you wear shoes the wrong size, you will have difficulty balancing.
If you are on a roller skating rink then use the rails installed around the yard for support if needed.
Try to spend a lot of time during the week going to the roller skates. Practicing at least once a week will help you improve your skills.
Try to rollerblade close to the wall so you have an armrest and guide.
Check the wheels of shoes regularly, avoiding slipping on threads, fabrics, oil, ropes, pipes or other hard, slippery materials on the yard. In addition, you need to have knowledge of the wheel.
If you have long hair, make sure to tie it back so that it doesn't block your view.
Careful! Do not follow your friends' challenges. You can always decline.
Initially you should slide slowly. Remember, slowly but surely will succeed!
Don't slip faster than you can. If you slide too fast, you can fall, injure and even fracture.