How do you ice skate?

Question

How do you ice skate?

Answer 1

When you ice skate you should remember to wear long socks so that you won't get bruises or blisters. Also make sure when you tie your skates you have enough room to wiggle your toes but don't wear skates too big either.

      Remember to have you arms out about shoulder width to keep your balance. Also remember to stick your but out just a bit so if you fall you won't be falling backwards. Note that the more pressure you give to the ice the faster you will go. Skating might be hard at first but if you go consistently you'll be able to skate better and better. Don't push yourself too hard and always try your best! GOOD LUCK

Answer 2

i find some skate and skate

Answer 3

The same way you roller skate.

You point one skate forward, then use the other skate, pointed sideways, to push the first foot forward.  Put the second skate on the ice, pointing forward, lift the first skate, turn it sideways, and use it to push off...keep repeating this process.

Answer 4

Find some good skates. Rentals are ok at a good rink for your first steps, or else go out and buy yourself a nice pair that will last you a while. If you already have a pair of skates, check that they fit and get the blades sharpened at a skate shop. Find a friend. Learning with someone will help in relaxing on the ice.

Learn that when you get on the ice, gain your balance. This is crucial. Try to find your center of gravity. The keys to skating well are relaxation and technique. These feed and grow on each other.

Try to walk. This may sound ridiculous, but learning to walk will help give you ankle support and help you get used to the friction of the ice. If necessary use the wall as support, but you'll do better not to hold onto anything. The wall can become a crutch. Instead, hold your arms out at hip level to learn to balance yourself.

Know that if you are right-footed, then lean on your left foot then push in a diagonal direction outwards with your right foot as if you were shoveling snow behind and to the right of you. This will then propel you forward. Then bring the right foot back in next to the left and repeat the process.

Keep this up and begin to take longer strokes and try to glide. If you try to give an extra flick of the toe/ankle at the end of each stroke, it will give you more power and make you a more efficient and faster skater.

Bend your knees and move your body with the strokes. To stop, place one skate behind you with the toe facing away from you and gently drag it behind until you come to a halt. When you do this, your balance will be put on one foot only, so practice skating on one foot to perfect this technique.

Take group or private lessons for faster learning. Try to skate backwards. Turn around and move your feet in half circles; this is not the same technique as skating forward. If you are on a rink that has blue and red hockey lines painted on it, find a line. Place your feet equal to each other on the line, and then try to create a half-moon shape pushing backwards with your right foot. Then try to create one with your left. Repeat until you are gliding backwards. Warning: Make sure there is nobody behind you that you will crash into! Collisions are no fun!