5 Roller Skating Skills That Will Help You Improve Your Balance and Strength

[@1sgsmith1]

I love the way you explain everything. You are my favorite skate tutorial KZbinr.

[@laimagraziene9253]

I agree 😊

[@Skatie]

Thank you both so much xx 💕🛼🌟😎

[@catbell6680]

Hard (101A) agree! Your videos are so helpful and just a pure joy to watch. If it's been a tough day, your videos never fail to cheer me up and feel excited about re-learning to skate. Thank you! 🎉❤

[@diannesumone2814]

Same ditto, totally agree 💜 I love Skaty Katie's tutorial videos,🛼🛼💜 she explains everything so well and they are so helpful 💜

[@rencho8236]

Mine too! Keep up! ❤

[@michaeldavis9693]

Thanks.. I’m going to be honest. I’ve been watching tutorial videos for months and there are a lot of good videos and people out there but every time I land on yours, it’s the one that finally gives me that ah ha moment. Your explanations and exercises make the most sense to me. It’s that simple. You just know how to explain it.

[@alyseceleste]

The power bubbles were a game changer. Bent knees activate!

[@pariii653]

I love your videos😘.....Tomorrow is my skating competition so i was just seeing your videos.....If I place 1st its because of you😄.....

[@Skatie]

Good luck for your competition. Have fun and don’t forget to smile 😃

[@katiegnomes]

I love the videos!! I have only been skating for one day (I did two sessions, 2 hrs each!). I am still a bit wobbly, but I am able to move now and have been practicing bubbles! :D But the day after (today), I feel it in all my muscles in my core and legs!

[@reallsmooth]

Could you please make a video on dips? No matter what I try i can't get them 😢

[@Skatie]

I have one on backwards and forwards dips. They’re such a lovely move.

[@tony1798]

You are just what I've been looking for. Wow. Thank you

[@Skatie]

🌟😎🤩

[@alanrader3016]

Thank you Katie for all the helpful content. You have helped me plenty!

[@Skatie]

I'm so glad! Have fun on your skating journey.

[@Mel-mw6ww]

Love these, thanks ! Would you ever make a video about one leg balance going backwards, with one foot slalom backwards, etc ? Would love to be able to do swings going backwards one day but I'm stuck trying to practice that

[@Skatie]

Oooo that’s a really good one! I’ll add it to the to do list. Thank you x

[@heartsongquilts3925]

I love your videos, you're a wonderful teacher!❤

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much ⭐️😎💕🛼🌟

[@milagrogarcia8168]

Skatie, I love your videos, the way you explain every technique and drill makes them easy to understand. Funny thing to me because I've heard some of them already in my native language and they sounded like Greek to me. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Skatie]

💕🛼⭐️😎

[@myvibe9641]

Thank you. I’ve just discovered you & love your teaching style. Thx

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much 💕😎🤩🛼

[@helenconroy]

Love your videos, thank you 🙏

[@Skatie]

So glad! Thank you so much.

[@andya1752]

Great video, thanks for the tips.

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much 😎💕⭐️🤩

[@RhetoricLeeSpeaking]

Your videos are so great. Do you think some strength drills on skates are enough to get strong enough to advance? Or do you have to add typical (off skates) resistance exercises (lunges, etc). Thanks!

[@Skatie]

Off skate exercises can definitely help, especially if you’re struggling with a certain move. I tend to try and park skate when the weather is good and I always notice all aspects of my skating improve when I do and I’m sure it’s due to the strength and extra muscle needed for park skating.

[@squash.skater]

great your videos 👍🛼🛼

[@Skatie]

Thank you 👍⭐️💕🛼😎

[@Kel_ooke]

That's a great tip thanks

[@Skatie]

Glad it helped 💕😎⭐️🛼🤩

[@daniellebetton8365]

Would like to know what is the name, size and hardness of your green wheels you are skating on in this lesson

[@Skatie]

These are some proper vintage kit. Boiani star wheels. 70D 57mm

[@nicecool123]

by chance, do you know what kind of flooring ur floor is made of in this video? Thank you.

[@Skatie]

Hi. It’s a village hall so I’d say it’s some type of wood floor. It’s individual boards which don’t sit very flat so there are lots of ridges.

[@terrahultin]

what kind of skates do have in this video? i'm browsing for new skates and I REALLY like the skates you have!

[@Skatie]

Hi. These are artistic figure skates so they’re a custom build. The boot is a Risport Dance Prime boot on a Roll-line dance plate.

[@S31BY]

Can you do a video on or recommend best budget skates for beginners in the UK. I recently bought a pair but they were awful and not great for outdoor skating. Please help as your website recommendations seem to be out of stock or slightly out of budget for a beginner

[@Skatie]

Hi. I will take a look at the out of stock ones, thank you for letting me know. I have to update the links occasionally. Have you had a look at the candy girl carlins? They are around the £60 mark and a great starter skate. I’ve done a review video on them.

[@S31BY]

@@Skatie Thank you, I will take a look at the Candy ones 😊

[@martinbrannan2803]

You are on a wooded floor, Are your wheels hard or soft and does a heel help anymore. 😊

[@Skatie]

Hi. Yes this is a wood floor, I like to skate on a hard wheel for extra slip.

[@Skatie]

The heel helps to push the weight forwards so it can be easier to find your balance. I have a video with more detail coming up on heels verse flat.

[@RosssRoyce]

How could one foot slide be a “1 foot bubble” when there is nothing to squeeze against?

[@Smo0chiePo0ch]

Picking up my toes isn't an issue. Picking up my heel is terrifying.

[@Skatie]

Are you wearing toes tops? That definitely makes it harder as it will restrict how far into the toe manual you’ll be able to go and it makes it harder to balance. Keep a soft knee and it’s good to find your balance holding on to something for support. 🪑

[@Smo0chiePo0ch]

@Skatie Yes. Wearing top stops. I have them as far in as they will go (like jam plug length) but it's the actual heal lifting that terrifies me. I'm balancing with a chair and I'm trying to do stretches and exercises that will make those muscles stronger too.

[@Busayo_AD]

your channel is amazing Katie. I have done 6 days of practice (without prior knowledge) using mostly your videos and there's been so much progress. thank you❤