Ice skating is a rather useful and enjoyable pastime in winter. Especially if you are already a fairly confident athlete. But for beginners who first go out on the ice, abrasions and bruises are rarely avoided. In order for you to enjoy skating only, you need to learn it.
Instructions
Step 1
Buy or rent skates that are the right size for you. The tighter the boot sits on your foot, the easier it will be for you to control it. If it is too loose or too small, then you paint to erase the skin. When riding on an indoor ice rink or in warm weather, you won't need a warm sock. Tie the laces tightly, it is better to loosen them a little, than the leg will dangle freely in the boots.
Step 2
Going out on the ice, remember that your legs should always be slightly bent at the knees. In no case should you push off with a tooth. You can even put on hockey skates to forget about its existence for the first time. You need to push off with the inner edge of the free leg. To understand how to do this, bend your boots a little towards each other. This will place you on the inside of the edge of the blade. It is approximately from this position that you need to make a start.
Step 3
Then spread the toes of the skates slightly to the sides, with your feet at a slight angle, not parallel. Spread your arms to maintain balance and feel free to start moving. And remember, don't push off with a prong.
Step 4
In the process of riding, transfer the weight from one leg to the other, for this, alternately straighten your knees and bend again, and push off with your free leg. You are already driving a little!
Step 5
To brake, put one foot forward and rest against the ice with your heel or edge of the blade. However, you will learn to brake as soon as you begin to ride confidently, while your speed is too low to fully apply this manipulation.
Step 6
If you have fallen, then you should not get up by raising your pelvis. Better to put your hands on the ice, get on your knees first. And then get to the side of the rink and catch your breath. Of course, there are fall rules that involve grouping on the side. But a novice athlete is usually not up to them.
Step 7
After a couple of sessions, you will notice that you feel more and more confident at the rink. Do not rush after those who have been fond of this sport since childhood. Move at your own pace, be persistent, and everything will work out!
