How to Roller Skate
Learn how to roller skate with expert tips on roller skates, stopping on roller skates, skating backwards and turning corners, in this free skating video series.
Series Summary
Roller skating was invented in 1760 by a Belgian man, but did not become popular until an improvement was made on the roller skate in 1863 that allowed the roller skates to turn easily around corners and curves. At first, roller skating was simply a pastime and aerobic workout, but in the early 1990's it became a more competitive sport. Beginning first with roller hockey, skating evolved into other sports including speed skating, figure skating and roller derby.In this free video series our expert will teach you how to roller skate. This fun and healthy activity can be enjoyable for anyone once you learn the basics. Our expert will show you how to pick out the best roller skates and how to use roller skating safety equipment. You will also learn the basics of roller skating including how to stop on roller skates, how to skate backwards and how to go around corners. If you are interested in this fun and active sport, let our expert show you how to get started with the basics of roller skating.
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How to Roller Skate Backwards
Expert roller skater shows how to roller skate backwards, by first not being afraid to fall, then, by making a figure eight with your legs; learn more about backwards skating tips in this free video on how to roller skate.
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How to Do Roller Skating Crossovers
Find out how to do crossovers on roller skates, by picking up your right leg and ever so slightly bringing it over and in front of your left leg; get more crossover-skating tips on this free skating video clip.
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How to Roller Skate Downhill
Find out how to skate downhill on roller skates by bearing into the incline, and letting gravity take over; get expert tips on roller skating in this free skating video.
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How to Start Roller Skating
When starting to roller skate, remember to first relax, bend your knees and find your dominant leg and push off with it; learn more about how to roller skate from an expert skater in this free skating video.
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How to Pick Roller Skates
Roller skate shopping. Learn what to look for when skate shopping, like a harder wheel and a big stopper, in this free skating video on how to roller skate.
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Roller Skating Safety Equipment Tips
Roller skating expert gives tips on safety equipment needed for safe skating like: wrist guards, helmet, kneepads and making sure the wheels are not to loose or tight, in this free skating video on beginning roller skating.
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How to Do a Front to Back Roller Skating Transition
Expert roller skater teaches how to do front to back transitions, and back to front transitions on roller skates, in this free roller skating video on for beginning roller skaters.
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How to Stop on Roller Skates
Learn about how to stop on roller skates, by dragging the stopper on the front of the skate, slightly behind you; learn more stopping tips from expert roller skater in this free video on how to roller skate.
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How to Turn on Roller Skates
So you want to learn to turn on roller skates, expert roller skater will teach you tips and techniques about turning on roller skates in this free skating video on how to roller skate.
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How to Stop While Roller Skating Backwards
Watch expert skater show you how to stop while roller skating backwards, by dragging the stopper gently behind you; and get more roller skating tips in this free skating video.
