Ice Skating Basics

by Foeste, Aaron; Curtis, Bruce

• ISBN13: 9780806995205
• ISBN10: 0806995203
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-12-31
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

You don't have to be Tara Lipinski or Wayne Gretzky to enjoy taking a spin around the rink! Whether you want to teach a child, master a few twirls, play hockey, or just skate recreationally, here are the basics, complete with full color photographs showing every detail of blades, boots, glides, turns, and bends. Learn the differences between figure and hockey skates; how to ensure proper fit; what clothing to wear; and the essentials of skate care. Help kids adjust as they step onto the ice the first time, and take those inevitable falls. You'll find ways of training even the smallest youngsters and increasing their fun.Plus: there are tips on guiding more advanced skaters, choosing group or private lessons, and exercises that build skating skills. Nor is the adult beginner forgotten: you'll find everything from warmups to stopping and turning techniques to get you skimming confidently across the ice in no time

Author Biography

The author resides in Baltimore, MD.

Table of Contents

Introduction	9	(5)
Ice Skates of All Types	14	(4)
Fitting, Purchasing & Caring for Skates	18	(7)
Getting Started: What You'll Need	25	(4)
The Adult Beginner	29	(10)
The Basics	39	(10)
Teaching a Child to Skate	49	(9)
Moving On: Intermediate Skating	58	(7)
Skating Backward	65	(9)
Awesome Forward Crossovers	74	(7)
Amazing Backward Crossovers	81	(8)
Power Skating & Skating Tips	89	(6)
Acknowledgments	95	(1)
Index	96