Forward Crossovers Lesson Part 2, Basic Figure Skating Tutorial

[@chapin3206]

This is definitely the most underrated skating youtuber

[@CoachJulia]

Hey thanks! Glad you are enjoying my content.

[@deesterdee6650]

I love reading other people's comments on these videos as well. It is always encouraging to feel like you are learning with others. 😁⛸

[@CoachJulia]

It’s always so great to feel like you are part of a community. 😁

[@stefaniaponitz5738]

I finally did my first crossovers yesterday!!! Now I can move on to part 2, so excited!! I was so afraid to fall and when I finally did, I was like why was I so scared?

[@CoachJulia]

So great to hear of your progress! Keep pushing yourself!

[@tristar6118]

I always treated skating in the sense that if I'm too afraid to fall, I won't get better. The day that I stop falling on the ice is the day I stop trying to become a better skater.

[@sarahedmonds5301]

I like the idea of the undercut spiral. No coach has ever explained it to me like that. I think this will help my forward crossovers a lot.

[@CoachJulia]

I am so glad I was able to introduce something new to you! I would love to hear it if helps.

[@mackenziegibson3108]

Thank you so much for posting these! I used to figure skate competitively when I was younger but when I was 13 I had an awful accident falling out of a quad and I shattered my kneecap and strained my ankle. I had to endure surgery’s and casts and braces and 5 YEARS of physical therapy at 17 (14 days away from 18 I’m pretty proud abt that lol) I finally got the ok from my doctors to be able to skate again. And thanks to you I’m able to relearn my skills without having to pay hundreds to have my coach re teach me. I’m starting back competitions in 2024 on the track I’m in right now ! I’m so excited thank you so so much

[@rockseedonna]

Lifting the toe seems to be the key thing I wasn't getting in my Adult 1 class. Thanks!

[@CoachJulia]

Glad it helped you then!

[@legitlyspelunking]

Good tutorial! I know what helped me the most with my crossovers is to think of it as alternating one foot glides, with the foot crossing over. So if you can't do solid one foot glides, you won't be able to do crossovers. Again, while this is usually seen as an "easy" move, in reality it can be quite complex, so to any beginners dont be discouraged if you can't get it yet! (If it helps, it took me around 3 months of practice to be able to do them well)

[@CoachJulia]

Hey, thanks for sharing the encouragement for people just learning. Sometimes skaters feel like the only one struggling so it is always good to feel a sense that there are others in it with you.

[@dr.clumsyxl4916]

I am a beginner and I am very happy seeing your comments about one foot glides. I actually had knee pain stopping me from learning for 1+ years. But after finding a really good physical therapist and putting a lot of thinking and going back to skating, I actually found out that practicing one-foot glide and adjusting my boots and blade to the right position using one-foot glide as a test, is actually helping me with my knee pain! (I think the right alignment of the leg and the whole body is very important, as well as building strength in them muscles and doing so in the correct alignment.) What an interesting biomechanical problem! I am a slow learner and I will enjoy my slow journey in skating and I enjoy practicing one-foot glide a lot! Thanks again!

[@bronstet]

Hey Coach Julia, I finally nailed down the crossover during my lunch skate today after just 4 weeks of skating thanks to your two video lessons. :) I'm way stronger on my left side than my right side but I'm a natural leftie so that's to be expected. The things from your videos that helped me the most were using my hands for aerodynamic balance, leaning in to the turn and using the back foot to push off a little. That ended up being the key to me. I've been way too focused on the crossing foot which is obviously important but I had an epiphany today that the back foot is actually the active control foot once the crossing foot touches down. Once I had the crossover down, I was able to skate continuously for the first time today without stopping into my turns and restarting my skating motion as I exited. Thanks for your help. Also, I had no idea you were injured and had ankle surgery last year as I've been selectively searching for your videos up until now. I looked at all of your videos on your main page today and found your injury updates. Glad to see you are recovered and doing better now.

[@MonchoDeLaMota]

Thanks, this helped me start linking my crossovers. What helped me in particular was to practice gliding on the new inside leg as long as possible after crossing over. Then as you start to slow down, a little push to the outside and you flow right into your next crossover.

[@CoachJulia]

That’s great! Glad these are getting easier for you.

[@quickbeam36]

These videos are enormously helpful. I appreciate that you broke this into two videos. The close camera shots on the feet really helps capture the nuance of foot and blade positioning. Keep up the great work!

[@CoachJulia]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the positive critique of my videos. I hope to make many many more. 🙂

[@tieshanhuang2466]

This is the best online tutorial I've ever seen, with clear demonstration and precise narration step by step. I can take it to help my practice. Thank you so much!

[@CoachJulia]

Oh my gosh, thank you. I really appreciate that.

[@pismaker78]

Thanks for crossover tutorial. I don’t know how I encountered this one but this is my favorite Skatetown in Sacramento. I taught crossover to my 6yr daughter and couldn’t really get a hang of it since mine was so brute force (I can see why when I see your video). This instruction is worth $100/hr so I’ll share with my kids today. Again thx for awesome tutorial.

[@CoachJulia]

Awe thank you so much! I am glad you found my tutorial and enjoyed it! If you see me at Skatetown be sure to say hello so I can put a face to a name. 😄

[@dalegardner9038]

My crossovers have improved so much when I think of the "box". They are so much easier now. Great info!

[@CoachJulia]

Great to hear!

[@laurduncan]

Oh man I love this explanation! I didn't know that the undercut spiral was a thing! I practice it every now and then and didn't know it had a name :) Thank you for your videos, I think they're really great. I hope you keep adding more with all the basic skills...most of the videos out there covering these skills don't go into the depth that we beginners need like you do!

[@CoachJulia]

How fun! Now you can impress people with an official move. 😆. Glad you find my lessons helpful, I certainly hope to make many more!

[@rininrin]

Okay I’m 100% gonna get this down tomorrow! I finally had a chance to review what I was doing wrong and I wasn’t doing that neat slide cross over of the first foot but now I know what to look for!!! Thanks so much for your videos 😭 you’re saving my will to skate singlehandedly

[@CoachJulia]

You got this! The little technique details are important so good job double checking what you are doing!

[@quhawks48]

Excellent tutorial. My 8 year old daughter appreciates your videos.

[@melaniepalmer57]

Took my 6 year old ice skating & fractured my wrist in 2 places. Thought I’d look up how to skate properly! Thank you. Definitely need to practice this in sections

[@CoachJulia]

Oh my gosh that is terrible! Hopefully with a bit more knowledge you will do better next time! 😬

[@stefaniaponitz5738]

Oh no!

[@sarahcecil5237]

Coach Julia, I want to thank you for your hard work on all these videos. I so appreciate your simple way of teaching; & your enthusiasm for skating is contagious! Your genuine, kind, & gentle manner is refreshing. You make everything feel accessible. I can say that yours is the best channel for figure skaters I have found. Personally, I skated for years in my early teens, & am now returning to this beautiful sport, more that 15 years later. Your tutorials motivate & inspire me. You always begin your videos by saying, "I'm so glad you're here." Truly, the feeling is mutual 😊

[@CoachJulia]

Oh my gosh, comments like this make me feel so good about myself. 😄 Thank you so much for your positive, encouraging feedback. I am so glad to know that my instruction style is helpful for people and that you are enjoying my videos. I really am so glad to have all of you 'here' on my channel.

[@amrkhourshed12]

The most straight forward simple explanation I have ever seen. Thanks

[@dbooth2008]

Good video. Have been learning foward cross overs in groups lessons for about 2 months now and my instructor started teaching us the more advance technique fairly early on as he couldn't stand the "elephant stomp" where you step over the inside foot. Another exercise she got us to do to get used to sliding the inside foot back and under was to do swizzles (lemons) but at the end one foot would cross behind the other foot and tuck in.

[@CoachJulia]

That is a great tip! I will have to try that in group lessons sometime and see how it goes.

[@DerpyMonaLisa]

It’s my second day taking lesson, and when I was on the ice my teacher quickly introduced the forward crossover to us, but I didn’t really fully understand it, therefor I am grateful that you made this video, tysm!! Psst I have a secret You’re underrated and awesome ❤️

[@CoachJulia]

Awe, thank you so much! I am glad this tutorial helped you.

[@DerpyMonaLisa]

@@CoachJulia :D

[@Nathankrb_]

Hi! Thank you so much for your videos! I’m a figure skating teacher in France (yes I’m 10 years old on my photo :p) and I was short of ideas on how to make my children improve their crossovers (forward and backward), you gave me new ways of explaining it and that’s exactly what I needed! Keep doing what you do it’s great!

[@CoachJulia]

Oh my gosh, I am so glad I could help!

[@aly9799]

I just passed Adult 2 so I have a bit to go before crossovers, but I just wanted to say that box tip for stroking is SO HELPFUL. I had no idea how to visualize it before. Thank you!!!!

[@CoachJulia]

Oh my gosh, I am so glad you found it helpful!

[@crazygympuppy]

Thank you so much! Closeup and slow motion images are very helpful to see how each foot is supposed to move!

[@CoachJulia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sambou6286]

Love the break down of the technique in your videos👍👍👍

[@tmoth4281]

Another great video. Your tutorials are the best! They have been helping me refine my technique.

[@CoachJulia]

So glad to hear they have been helping you!

[@TheMrvince44]

Thank you, coach. I plan to do a ton of undercut spirals tomorrow.

[@CoachJulia]

You got this!

[@bel2925]

Thank you for breaking down these steps so thoroughly and with detail! I’m taking ice skating lessons and I’m struggling with the crossovers 😭

[@oceans1730]

Thank you very much. It really helps me to learn crossover step by step.

[@CoachJulia]

So glad to hear it!

[@Walkss10]

The best coach in KZbin

[@CoachJulia]

Awe, thank you so much!

[@susanchurcher1142]

This is brilliantly stage by stage and specific. I can’t wait to try it.

[@CoachJulia]

I hope you find it useful!

[@janemcpherson2698]

Thank you for making the videos. Crossovers are quite challenging for me. I do rather well with the first push and start the step over; however, as soon as I do, my body seems to go into a panic mode. When my outside foot crosses and then touches the ice, my inside leg suddenly straightens and then I'm gliding on two feet. That 2nd push never has a chance -- very frustrating! Any thoughts for a nervous senior adult? (Learning to ice skate is on my "bucket list" and I'm not ready to give up. Just turned 73.)

[@CoachJulia]

Just saw this, wow, good for you getting started with skating. Part of your unique task is overruling years of your body’s safety reflexes that tell you that gliding is dangerous. So you have to be patient with yourself, and keep pushing your boundaries little by little so your subconscious learns that this gliding sensation is fine. The same thing happens with spinning. It is about training your brain as much as it is about training your muscles.

[@tonyjones4583]

The more strength ankle area wise you have the more confident you will be. Build the strength up and keep at it ⛸️

[@choi74kk]

😂🎉

[@jenniferlawrence9652]

Thank you for teaching me to skate..your amazing

[@carolcavinato]

I’m learning crossovers just now and those exercises are great ! Thank you 😊

[@elaineross1]

Love this!! I have just started lessons, and hopefully on Tuesday (4th lesson) I will be beginning forward crossovers 😍 trying to get as much info and as many tips as I can before that 😊

[@CoachJulia]

Awesome!! How your lessons go really well.

[@osamunokani]

Finally did my forward crossovers today, thanks to you

[@Primalstrawberry]

These tutorials have been helping me so much!!! I’m excited to try part 2 when I’m on the ice next week :)

[@CoachJulia]

Awesome! I hope your practice went well!

[@ezrakatz6069]

Really loved this video!! Will definitely be working on my undercut spiral to strengthen my second push!

[@CoachJulia]

I am glad you like it! Let me know if it helps you out.

[@user-fc3sx2cw5x]

Thank you for the videos I am so glad I came across your channel. Super helpful!

[@CoachJulia]

So glad you are liking them! Skate on!! 😀

[@veronikapalikova2714]

This is my next goal, wonderful detailed video.

[@lolabradley6548]

Great tutorial, thank you!! Your tutorials are very clear, making quick progress thanks to you!

[@CoachJulia]

Glad you like them!

[@maytmdmrw]

Thank you so much for your video, I’m always looking forward to you tutorials, they are always so well explained. Could you please make a tutorial on how to do a forward outside 3 turn. Also, some advice, I’m looking to upgrade my skates I’m between the Risport Electra light or Jackson Freestyle, not sure which ones I should go for. Thank you again for your wonderful videos.

[@CoachJulia]

I am so glad you are enjoying my videos, thanks for letting me know. I definitely have a 3 turn video on my schedule, stick with me and I will have one up soon. 😊. As far as the skates, I have a lot of my students in the Jackson Freestyle currently. I think Jackson makes a really quality product.

[@lucekwesola3774]

Your videos are very useful, thank you so much!!! 😊😊

[@martinripley5981]

Another outstanding video. Julia delivers!

[@CoachJulia]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it. ☺️

[@Xinrooroo]

Too bad that I couldn’t liked the video more than once 😍 Thank you so much! This is what I am looking for!🥰

[@CoachJulia]

Am so glad I can help!

[@shampoonka]

You’re the best, Coach Julia!

[@CoachJulia]

Thank you!

[@carolcavinato]

I’m trying crossovers I don’t find this movement particularly easy. I did the exercises part 1 and definitely improved . I will try this part 2 exercises tomorrow 😊

[@SlendysWatchingMe]

I love your videos! I love my instructor, but sometimes she doesn't know how to explain the mechanics of things helpfully like this, and these videos always give me the info I need to understand what I'm doing. Do you have any advice for someone who's struggling with crossovers (among other things) out of fear? logically I know that falling is part of the process but I can't make my body take that step over unless I'm holding onto something.

[@CoachJulia]

Awe, that is sweet. I am so glad you find my videos helpful. As to your question...that’s tough. Skating requires you to push past fear, or what feels impossible and just MAKE your body do it. I don’t have any magic answers. 😬

[@angelinelydialuwuk4433]

Coach, I just started taking serious lessons. And it's hard for me to do stroking, do you have tips? And on average, how long should we complete crossovers? Both Right foot and Left foot

[@MDMarck1401]

I really want to Thank you💌 for this excellent and useful video 👧⭐⭐⭐⛸

[@CoachJulia]

Awe, you are welcome!! So glad to hear you found it helpful.

[@gracewallisstudio]

Super helpful, I'm going to try this one out today!

[@CoachJulia]

Have fun!

[@vincentm6102]

Hi, on the forward crossover, when does the outside skates touches the ice, is it right before crossing the inside skates, in front of inside skates while crossing, or after crossing over. I can’t quite tell from the video. Thanks

[@sheepnc8888]

Love your tutorials, great work !

[@CoachJulia]

Thanks!

[@vincentm6102]

Hi I like your videos, your instructions are very descriptive. Do you have any videos for the following. My kids and I are working on these: -forward outside and inside 3-turn for left and right foot -mohawk - forward to backward direction for left and right foot -mohawk - backward to forward direction for left and right foot I appreciate your help

[@CoachJulia]

I will actually have a Forward to backward Mohawk Tutorial coming out on Sunday! Be sure to hit the subscribe so you are sure to see it when it comes out!

[@metalheadlass9868]

Perfect explanation! Now I know exactly where I’m going wrong

[@CoachJulia]

Glad I could help!!

[@biapio2488]

Thank you Julia!

[@CoachJulia]

You are welcome!

[@marsbunni_]

Thanks for the tutorial, very helpful :)

[@CoachJulia]

You are welcome. Glad you found it helpful!

[@amightyo]

Work in progress!! 😊😂⛸⛸ Thanks!!!

[@CoachJulia]

Mighty Itauma Itauma Keep it up! 😃👍🏻

[@thiswillnotdo6027]

whenever I try to balance on outside edges my ankle pops out and Im just struggling to hold outside edges, im starting to think it isnt me but actually a problem with the fitting of my skates. How should figure skates fit on your ankles?

[@CoachJulia]

It is quite possible that your skates are either to big, to loose or not sturdy enough. it is hard for me to say which, without seeing them, your best bet is to go to a rink pro shop or skate fitting shop, of check with a coach.

[@juliesmith9304]

Thanks! Great detail in the video!

[@CoachJulia]

You are welcome! Hope it was helpful!

[@TheGarboesque]

Please could you explain the difference between a crossover and a progressive run. Does the foot not cross in the progressive run?

[@CoachJulia]

For a progressive, the outer-pushing foot will make the push, then land on the ice parallel to the inner skating foot, then slide across the front. Rather than pushing and coming all the way to the inside before landing on the ice. I hope that makes sense.

[@TheGarboesque]

@@CoachJulia Thank you so much for your reply. Hope you don't mind one more question. When the outer foot lands parallel, is it in line with the inner skating foot or in front?

[@CoachJulia]

@@TheGarboesque it should be in line, parallel with the inner foot. Imagine you are placing them both in a shoe box, before sliding across for the progressive.

[@peely1312]

Brilliant teacher

[@CoachJulia]

Thank you!

[@fisherman023]

Where does the 'lifting the toe pick' position come into the more advanced crossover? Is it after the underpush?

[@Beautifywithlove]

Thank you for these amazing tips ❤

[@CoachJulia]

You're so welcome!

[@noorallawati5390]

I started working on the under push finally and it is happening =DDDDD

[@CoachJulia]

Yay!!!

[@sirinakider8172]

Should I train both my legs on crossovers so that I can do both side and not have a weak leg?

[@catherineann3138]

is it possible you can trip over your own skate while doing this?

[@CoachJulia]

Yes, you definitely can! Happens to all of us sometimes.

[@Kris2Chan]

thank you for these videos

[@CoachJulia]

Oh my gosh, so glad my videos have helped you! And of course I appreciate the positive feedback!

[@evamg21]

I adore ice skating. But as beautiful as this move looks, how risky is it if you have a bad patella? Mine used to luxate quite a lot as a teen an this exercise has me really worried. There seems to be quite a lot of pressure on your knee while turning. Which is really bad :(

[@orbitalwig8333]

My coach taught an exercise where you push only in the undercut to get stronger there

[@CoachJulia]

Interesting all the different techniques out there.

[@rudysalas2329]

For beginners like me, I skate only forward, stop and turn, how long it takes to learn the crossover if you can what I mentioned earlier?? Thanks in advance for any answer.

[@CoachJulia]

Well, It is a different time length for everyone, but once you can do your forward stroking nicely, then it is time to start working on those crossovers!

[@Whoaheswims]

Love ur videos! ❤ how are u able to lean so much into it? My friend is asking me to ask u. Her crossovers are good but her body is stiff and body is straight and not leaning into the edge like yours.

[@CoachJulia]

Well, that lean comes from having speed and from being able to really trust my edges. As you gain speed and really push through those edges you can lean into it more.

[@Whoaheswims]

@CoachJulia thank u so much! You are an awesome and amazing, coach! You kick arse!

[@sarahdemus6327]

I have a question I do my crossovers completely together is this right?

[@primaonice1886]

Coach, I have a question, is it hydroblading is the deeper version of undercut spiral?

[@KayceeEnerva]

Where should my eyes be or what should I be looking at during forwars crossovers?

[@CoachJulia]

I hope you saw my response in the Q&A I did this month!

[@KayceeEnerva]

@@CoachJulia Ill check it out! thank you!

[@AnaLaurie-j4n]

Don't know if you would still be replying on here but is the initial first foot forward here more of a pick up and slide in front rather than picking it up completely and stepping it over? I'm having trouble with crossovers feeling very jolty and clumsy - so I'm wondering if thinking if this is more of a slide forward I should try this rather than the big step over!

[@CoachJulia]

Hey! So this is a pick up completely and lift over kind of movement. What you are describing with a slide is more similar to an ice dance ‘progressive’ movement.

[@Tatiana.Lazareva20]

my Russian trainer teaches me that during the crossover the knees should be closed, the back leg tightly pressed against the front leg when they are crossed. and your legs are spread a great distance. we are also taught to step one skate over another from above, keeping the foot close, rather than circling the foot in front. we consider it a mistake. I hope I explained clearly

[@Yanik2002]

Here are some tips: keep your head up and make sure to bend your knees it makes it easier

[@CoachJulia]

Those definitely are good tips.

[@anthisma5256]

Are you a coach? If so, everyone you teach is lucky to have you :)

[@CoachJulia]

Awe, thanks. Yes, I am a coach. I have been coaching for 14 years.

[@anthisma5256]

Where do you coach? What state?

[@CoachJulia]

Roseville, California.

[@anthisma5256]

Nice! I’m in Utah. If you were here I would try to get into lessons with you! :)

[@anthisma5256]

Have a merry Christmas by the way! Hope you had an amazing morniny

[@elaineross856]

The under push is killing me, I need a private with you!! 😆

[@CoachJulia]

Oh man, skating can be so tough!! I always up for giving private lessons. 😁

[@elaineross856]

@@CoachJulia One day!! If you're ever in Northern Ireland I'll be there, there's only one rink in this whole country so we can't go wrong 🙈 might have to settle for video links for now though 😂

[@skatedodda1484]

can you please makea video of how to HOCKEY STOP

[@mutavix]

when i'm doing forward crossovers, sometimes i feel like my leg is too far ahead of me and i'll fall on my butt, but maybe i just need to focus harder ): feels like i'm skating on shaky stilts, but it's not like my legs are weak b/c i've done martial arts since i was a kid aghh

[@eujiboo]

I've been watching a ton of skating tutorials and I've tried it a few times myself, but I think my issue is balancing on skates. Everyone seems to already know how to do it when they get on the ice, but I tend to wobble a lot. I can balance on roller blades though :/

[@CoachJulia]

Is it your ankles wobbling or your body? If it is your ankles then it means you need more supportive skates. If it is your body, then you need to work on core strength and probably are positioning.

[@eujiboo]

@@CoachJulia I think its a mix of both. Skating here is really expensive so I don't get to go often - however this year my goal's to at least be able to skate on a basic level. Ankle wise I tend to sprain them a lot, aside from the fact I use rental skates. Core strength and positioning also definitely needs work since I realize I tend to lean forward or backward when I'm on skates.

[@inmanchristopher78]

I would hire you to be my skating coach if you were in Chicago.

[@CoachJulia]

Awe, that’s awesome. Well, if I am ever visiting Chicago I will let you know. 😆

[@inmanchristopher78]

@@CoachJulia I'm definitely going to hold you to that, lol.

[@AnnaYT9575]

I’m still a bit stuck on these lol my backwards crossovers are SO much easier

[@그림그리는냔냥이]

00:37

[@Lonewolf17384]

i wish she was moj coach

[@benhoa78]

I can’t push out

[@sheer6710]

2:18

[@CoachJulia]

😁

[@deesterdee6650]

Yay! Another video! I will definitely try the undercut spiral! That should help me get more extension with my undercut. My friend says I need to sit down more in my crossovers. Also, I can't figure out how to make them more fluid looking. Maybe figuring how to the lean into the circle would help. I just feel I look overall frumpy doing these. I attached a short video of my crossovers if you have any quick suggestions... I'm in the green top in the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6CUn2tultOfaLs

[@CoachJulia]

Hey, so I checked out your video, the undercut postition will definitely help you. The smooth look and feel come from being able to really extend your two push postitions. The outside push extending all the way from the hip while getting down into your quads, and the under push extending in a Forward flexed position. The do look solid! Just work on stretching out the legs so you look like you have long supermodel legs. 😄

[@deesterdee6650]

Working on improvements. Haven't been skating much so not making as much progress :( kzbin.info/www/bejne/onOQm3duhLyNp9E

[@longi_au]

Watching it from the front perspective does my head in. Can you demonstrate it with the camera following? Monkey see monkey do :)