In that case you are rolling out. This may seem "easy to balance on your edges", but this is not a position you want to be in to skate. If you are on two feet on edges, one foot should be inside and one foot should be outside.True. I think I'm on both outside Edges.
@FSWer you *should* be on an edge to glide. But there is a difference between being on an edge because you are balanced over the edge, and being on an edge because your ankles are rolling in or out.
Overedge, I know you know this, but I think maybe it didn't come across right when you typed -should-. You don't need to be on an edge to glide; you can glide on a flat just as well as either edge. It is just as valid of a movement.
Why does it seem like the only way I can glide IS on an Edge?
Overedge has explained in detail again to you. But if you still don't understand then my suggestion for part of a lesson for you with Nick, is to ask him to describe to you what really being on one edge or another means and what it means to be on a flat. That way he can show you and it will hopefully make more sense to you. Have fun, I am excited to hear about your future lessons!
I must also say too,that I...CAN'T..WAIT .....to get to the GOOD STUFF!!!! LOL. if you all know I mean? LOL.!!!
I'm glad your lesson went so well, FSWer!
One foot glides are always easier when you're holding onto someone, but the trick is to do them alone It will take lots of time and patience.
Patience, my friend! You need to master the basics, or you won't be able to do any of the good stuff! It sounds like Nick knows exactly what you need to be doing in order to improve. I'm glad you were able to find a good coach!
Practice!What is the trick to standing on one foot alone?
FSWer, what you're currently lerning is good stuff! You can't go without gliding, balancing, swizzles. A simple glide on one foot, carried out gracefully with a good posture, looks great.... I...CAN'T..WAIT .....to get to the GOOD STUFF!!!! LOL. if you all know I mean? LOL.!!!
FSWer, what you're currently lerning is good stuff! You can't go without gliding, balancing, swizzles. A simple glide on one foot, carried out gracefully with a good posture, looks great.
Keep it coming, you're on your way!
True!!! Plenty of skaters start a program with a "dramatic" swizzle. I'm like "Hey, I can do that!"One of the things I am amused at is when I see elite skaters on TV do things I can do. "Backwards swizzle!!!!" They stick the very basics in there a lot of the time.