- Forward Steps/Pushes
With arms extended out and alternating feet, take small steps/pushes to begin moving forward at a comfortable speed. 8-10 steps/pushes. - One Foot Roll
Take 6-8 steps forward then come to a roll with your feet together, pick up one foot and hold that position for 5 seconds. (Right and Left)
- Toe Stop
Start moving forward then roll with your feet together, deeply bend your knees and squat down as low as you can with your arms extended forward. - Two Foot Squat
Start moving forward then roll with your feet together, deeply bend your knees and squat down as low as you can with your arms extended forward.
- Forward Scissors
Stand still with your feet in a “V” position to start. Begin by bending your knees and pushing outward until your feet are shoulder width apart. Then turn your toes in and pull your feet back together. Repeating consecutively 4-6 times. - Backward Scissors
Stand still with your feet together, bend your knees while pointing one toe stop down to the floor slightly behind you. Gently push your weight down onto the toe stop coming to a complete stop.
- Backward Toe Stop
Skaters should start moving at a comfortable speed, once balanced with feet together , curve left to right in a zigzag pattern continuing down the floor.
- Forward Slalom
With arms extended out and alternating feet, take small steps/pushes to begin moving forward at a comfortable speed. 8-10 steps/pushes.