I want to get better at ice skating. What can I do?

Question

I have been ice skating a few times but I don't seem to be improving.

Answer 1

the main thing should be to have fun. don't worry about it too much. however, if you want to become more advanced, consider taking group lessons (or private lessons, though if you're not very advanced already group lessons are cheaper and still a good idea).

also practice, practice, practice.

good luck and have fun skating!

Answer 2

Taking lessons and lots of practice. It will take time to become good at skating, but if you set your mind to it you can do it.

Answer 3

Practice, Practice, Practice!

And If you really desire to improve, join a rink's Learn To Skate program where you have group lessons.  

If you can afford it and really want it, then private lessons are for you.

Answer 4

I would skate with a friend to be honest my friend only ice skated for his first time today now he don't hold onto the sides.

What i do is push one foot lift the other and push that one its easy.

Also falling over is part of ice skating so just laugh it off.

http://figureskating.about.com/od/getsta...

This link helped me and is very useful.

Answer 5

It takes years of practice and dedication.  Have you thought of enrolling in group lessons at your local rink to start you off, before you begin one to one lessons.  It's an expensive sport, but the only way to improve is practice, watch and listen, and lessons.

Answer 6

Check with your local rink and join their group lessons program.  Even if you only want to learn the basics and improve upon those, group lessons will get you through forward skating, backward skating and stopping.  Group lessons are usually cheaper than finding a private coach.  If you want to get more advanced, you can continue on in the lessons.  The basics are the basics, no matter which ice sport you're interested in (speed, hockey, figure).

Answer 7

Practice at every opportunity you get. If you want, sign up for Group Lessons, some skating Arenas even have classes for older kids. If you know a figure skater, go skating with them, they can really teach you a lot. Remember to keep your arms out, and go at a comfortable speed, before you know it, you will be geting better day by day!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 8

It takes so much longer than just a couple of times to become a better skater for one. If you really wanna skate, join group lessons at your local rink and continue to skate at public skates to just help you get more practice time in. See if you can make friends who can help you. If you but your hands out flat like they're on a table, it helps you with your balance.

Answer 9

Just keep trying and relax and enjoy it .It will all come together in the end.

Answer 10

hire someone to teach you and practise ore if you can't get to a ice rink sometimes then rollerskating is a similar technique to practise with until you can make it to a ice rink

Answer 11

Hi, you may benefit by enrolling  to do the skate UK levels, there are 10 levels in total... and group lessons can start from as little as £4!

I'll list the levels below so you can see what you can learn. (L&R = left and right)

Skate UK Level 1:

Sit and stand on the ice

Moving Forward (Basic Skating)

Two Foot Glide and Dip

Stepping Around on the Spot



Skate UK Level 2:

Moving Backward

Snowplough or Full Snowplough Stop

Forward Skating

Two-Foot Glide on a Curve





Skate UK Level 3:

Forward One-Foot Glide (straight line)

Two-Jump Skating Forwards

Forward & Backward Sculling

One-Foot Glide on a Curve – Inside Edge (L&R)



Skate UK Level 4:

One-Foot Glide on a Curve – Outside Edge (L&R)

Backward Skating and a Two-Foot Glide

Skating forward and Turning to Backward (visa-versa)

Continuous Forward Chasses around a Circle



Skate UK Level 5:

Forward Crossovers in both Directions

Backward Snowplough Stop

Backward One-Foot Glide

Two-Foot Spin (one revolution)





Skate UK Level 6:

Continuous Backward Chasses around Circle

Forward Two-Foot Slalom

Forward Outside 3-Turn

Backward Skating-Stepping Forward in both Directions



Skate UK Level 7:

Backward Crossovers in both Directions

Forward Inside 3-Turn

Continuous Forward Outside Curves

Continuous Forward Inside Curves



Skate UK Level 8:

Forward Inside Mohawk (L&R)

Two Backward Crossovers followed by Sustained

Backward Outside Curve for a count of 3

Two-Foot Change on Edge on a Large Curve

Forward Drag



Skate UK Level 9:

Forward Beginner Cross Rolls

Bunny Hop

Backward Edges (both Feet & both Edges)

Two Backward Crossovers followed by sustained

Backward Inside Curve for a count of 3  



Skate UK Level 10:

Forward Crossovers in a Figure Eight Pattern

Backward Crossovers in a Figure Eight Pattern

Two-Glide in a Spiraling Curve

Simple Step Sequence



Hope this helps you some...

if you need anymore information, feel free to email me

good luck

Jorja xx

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Answer 12

take private lessons

Answer 13

courage is the answer:)

Answer 14

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Answer 15

practice

have lessons

Answer 16

go to ice skating clubs u will get better

trust me

you gotta belive in your self

go for it xx