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Caylee Skinner

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Rollerblading
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Caylee Skinner

Imagine wanting to rollerblade, but it's just too complicated. Watching rollerblading on TV is just as confusing as just watching a rollerblader’s feet flying around in person. So, people just don’t understand how rollerbladers do it. Well, there are some steps people can learn, like what tricks that are easy to do with your feet, how to go fast, and how to balance better in order to become a good rollerblader.

Tricks that are easy to do with your feet are especially important if people are new to rollerblading. First, a good trick to do with your feet is the classic “V” shape that can be made with your feet. It is amazingly simple and easy to do for beginners. People just have to make the “V” shape, then move their body side-to-side. Another trick you can do is crossover steps. It’s as simple as the title. Just move your feet in a crossover way to make your feet swerve from side-to-side. This might be complicated at the start, but if you keep practicing, the ending will be amazing.

Another thing to work on is how to go faster. If people think they are too slow and need to go faster, they should start by going at their own pace. Now, people might think, how would that help if I'm already slow when I'm doing my own pace? Well, the answer is simple. Working on this and practice is making your legs and feet used to rollerblading, so it will be easier to go faster. The more you practice, the better you get. Rollerblading is not an easy sport. Next, you want to make sure you are good at the “V” shape. Then you want to practice with inline skates. Most rollerbladers do the inline skates. It helps your pick up speed even faster.

Last but not least, you need to have good balance. First, you are going to want to practice leaning forward just a little bit. You will have a better chance of falling back if you ride straight up and down. Especially if your going fast. Then, you might want to push and glide equally on both legs. Not only will you have better balance, but you will feel less tired. Make sure you do this tip with help if your new to rollerblading, or you can practice doing it while holding a railing on a wall.

To sum it all up, rollerblading is a great sport. Now you know even more tips about how to rollerblade, like what tricks to do with your feet, how to go fast, and even how to balance better. I hoped this article helps you.