Ice skating is an easy and enjoyable sport. But the most difficult and important technique in it is braking. And it is not as easy as non-stop gliding on ice. It is important to be able to stop on skates at any speed, brake uphill and downhill. To master the skill, perhaps, there would be a desire.
It is necessary
- Skates
- Rink
- Tenacity
Instructions
Step 1
To get started, practice braking while standing on your skates. Bend your knees slightly and practice digging into the rink with the blade of the skate of your left foot, applying light weight to the ice. Then continue training with your right leg.
Step 2
Start practicing braking on skates while moving. Roll a little in a straight line, then turn your body slightly and press your left foot into the ice, moving it to the side. This will slow you down to a complete stop. Repeat the braking workout with your right leg.
Step 3
You can try the method of braking, which is accepted by hockey players. To do this, after acceleration, suddenly turn your body and sharply press the blades of the skates into the ice with force. This is the fastest way to brake. The main thing is to keep your legs wide apart to maintain balance, distributing body weight and pressure on the toe of the skate evenly. To do this, you need to tilt the body back slightly during braking.
Step 4
You can try to slow down on skates in the skater's way. Glide on the ice with your knees bent towards each other and slowly press the blades of your skates into the ice. Stopping will be slow and smooth.
