Roller skating (Inline skating, Rollerblading)
Skill Tree
Technique
- Stand with your knees bent and your weight over the middle of your skates.
- Push one skate out to the side and slightly back, then glide on the other.
- Bring the pushing skate back under you and repeat on the other side.
Form tips
- Keep your knees soft and your torso leaning slightly forward.
- Let your arms swing in opposition to your legs.
Risks
- Wear a helmet and wrist, elbow and knee pads, and learn to stop before picking up speed.