Crossovers Roller Skating for Beginners - 3 Simple Steps

[@jcyon6956]

I love how you get straight to the lesson

[@Skatie]

Thank you. My husband is always telling me to “now say it again without waffling!” 😂

[@LivelyTriceratops]

I like your videos a lot. You cover in detail what you say you're going to and don't presume we know more, which I think a lot of other skating instructors do. Which is fine, unless I dont know the basics they think I should yet.

[@Skatie]

Thank you. It’s really good to hear this type of feedback. Happy rolling 🛼

[@Mallenaudrix]

Just woke up to this video at like 530am. Love that you do these outside. I’m about to head outdoors and I havent skated in about a week and a half (huge backside bruise). You gave me a new thing to try. Especially since no one is on the right now. Thank you for always being so upbeat and making the breakdown easy ❤️‍🩹

[@Skatie]

Morning! Ouch. Those tailbone / backside bruises are brutal. Hope you’re healing well. Enjoy your skate. 🛼

[@heatherhughes6278]

I so deeply appreciate how you break moves down into small steps to practice. I live for drills. As an older, bigger skater it's important for me to feel confident and strong with foundational movements before launching in. And, in my experience, that's the "secret" to finding the flow and joy in any sort of movement practice -- skating, yoga, hooping, etc ❤

[@Skatie]

Yes! You’ve got it! Have lots of fun 🛼🛼⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@GothiQhaQer]

It’s so funny I’ve been trying to learn crossovers for weeks and haven’t been getting it (mainly because I’m not confident skating on one foot yet) so I’ve been doing the quick win and feeling bad about it but this video makes me feel a little better 😂 I feel like I’m on the right track and I’ll get it this year for sure

[@Skatie]

Absolutely! Building up to it will defy help give you confidence. Work on that one foot balance (I have a video on that too!) 😂

[@GothiQhaQer]

@@Skatie I'll go look for that video! I've been trying to find different ways to practice it

[@BucketsOfCool]

Cheers to you and your skate journey! 🛼 You got this! 🎉

[@licksnkicks1166]

Me too! I have been practicing for 3 weeks after an absence of 30 years. I skate almost every day.

[@anidleteen]

Update: I attempted today and I actually managed to do it! And I kept practising so now it's smoooooth. Thanks for such a great video!

[@Skatie]

Well done. I make the videos but you put in the hard work to unlock the skills. Proud of you xx 💕⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@OG_Beckie_Leigh]

Thanks for another great video! I was doing your "quick win" at the local rink last Saturday, and a teenager came up to ask me how to do it because it looked cool. I skated around with her and explained how to do it. Then I let her in on the secret of why I was doing it - I'm not a great skater, and it's the easiest way for me to skate other than just doing plain bubbles all of the time. LOL

[@Skatie]

Amazing!!! 😎😎😎

[@meldoesthingss]

Hello Katie, this is a random video however I wanted to thank you for creating these beginner series for people like me who started skating at very late age (27 and I have never put on skates before) because teaching everything step by step helps more than trying to imitate a movement in one go. İt has been one month since I have been skating and I can tell you that watching your videos for forward and backwards skating made an amazing distance on my skate journey! I cannot wait to start crossovers! 🌸🌸

[@Skatie]

That’s so lovely to hear the videos have helped you on your journey. I hope you have lots of fun xx

[@Irsmalda]

Thank you very much I used to fall a lot trying to do crossovers thanks ,this tutorial helped!

[@Skatie]

I’m so glad it’s helped. 💕💕⭐️⭐️

[@randomdude2263]

Wow!! Out of all the vids I've seen on crossovers this was the simplest and Best. T H A N K YOU!!!!!

[@Skatie]

Thank you. Glad it helped ⭐️💕🛼

[@KianMehravaran]

Such a joy!

[@Skatie]

😎🤩🛼⭐️

[@lexipooprincess]

Short to the point yet still in detail and video angles are amazing! Thank you

[@licksnkicks1166]

Katie I did those crossovers without lifting my feet. I couldn’t do it yesterday but today was amazing. I am just bubbling over with excitement. Thank you so much. You are a real sweetheart.❤🫶🏻🙏

[@Skatie]

Yes! Well done. You Superstar!!

[@rcfamily8993]

Thank you for this, I have been entirely self taught for several years now, but i realized that I don’t really know to do that many thinks on skates, now i’ve been trying to learn new things 😁

[@iainnorth9909]

Love your teaching you make everything seem achievable and inspiring. Did my first time skating in the park and had good amount of space to practice these (there's some really nice surfaces in Southwark Park). I noticeably improved my one foot outside edges but don't quite have the confidence for the crossroll yet. The quick win was very fun too 😊

[@kerwinfernandes9583]

That was a fun tutorial. Thanks and God bless! 😊🙏🏻❤

[@Skatie]

Thank you 💕⭐️

[@Ohmygosh60]

You always have such wonderful videos.

[@Skatie]

Thank you. Really appreciate your lovely comment 🛼💕

[@star-xz1ne]

thank you so much katie this has been the only tutorial that i understand and i’m doing crossovers!! thank you :D

[@Skatie]

Fantastic. So glad it’s helped xx

[@brownygurl13]

I can do crossover by sticking my feet to the ground. But the leg lifting is a bit difficult for me. Thank you so much for sharing this trick. Really looking forward to your next video.

[@Skatie]

Well done! That’s great. Work on your balance, you’ll get it. It’s definitely one of the tricker moves so be patient with yourself x 🛼

[@sagarpat311]

You are a great teacher, thank you!!! I loved the breakdowns with and without movement.

[@jenniferparkin7745]

Love all your videos Katie, can't wait to practice this one!

[@Skatie]

Thank you xx ⭐️💕🛼😎

[@mariemmabrouk6479]

best tutor ever

[@Skatie]

💕💕⭐️⭐️

[@anidleteen]

I came to learn how to do these and realised I can already do the first two steps yayy

[@Skatie]

Fantastic! Love when that happens x

[@wheelinwanderer]

your videos have helped me tremendously! thank you. Ive been sharing them with all my friends just learning

[@Skatie]

💕💕💕⭐️⭐️

[@NevaScaredHo]

You are a skate 🛼 gem 💎 ✨️

[@Skatie]

💕💕⭐️⭐️⭐️ thank you 🛼🛼

[@licksnkicks1166]

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you for explaining this in detail. ❤️

[@aria5981]

thanks for the video! im having trouble doing crossovers because its just a new skill.

[@Skatie]

It’s definitely one of those ones that takes a while to master. Keeping practicing and have fun xx

[@MelissaP79]

I love these videos so much! I learned how to move and stop in one day. Of course I still need to practice 😅. But thank you so much for these tips and tricks!

[@Skatie]

Awesome! Well done. Hey, I make the videos but you do the hard bit. Have fun 😜😎🤩🌟🛼

[@vincenzoarieggiato120]

Best tutorial on yt

[@Skatie]

⭐️⭐️💕😀🛼🛼 Thank you so much

[@marlenef777]

I really need to be more disciplined at drills. I’ve been skating for years and some days the crossovers are spot on and fluid and some days my legs are like ummm what the hell do you think you’re doing? 😆😆 Edited because I forgot to thank you! Thanks!⚡️✨

[@SaraKin123]

This was great, thanks a million !

[@Skatie]

Thank you. Glad it helped. 🛼

[@imaxinebrown694]

Thanks for sharing

[@Skatie]

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[@DENNIHDX]

Beautiful video thank you

[@Skatie]

Thank you 💕💕

[@pogoSK8]

Great tutorial 👌

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much x ⭐️💕

[@mindygeist7157]

Thanks so much!

[@Skatie]

😀💕

[@halrundle7002]

Hi! How do I stop looking down? I focus on a point and next thing I know I've lost it and looking too low. Love your videos--thanks.

[@Skatie]

Thank you. It comes with time and confidence. Keep scanning ahead. Even if you’re looking at the floor that way it’s a few meters ahead of you so your heading isn’t tipped down.

[@halrundle7002]

@@Skatie Thank you for your quick reply. I'll keep practicing. Keep up the good work.

[@francyss_.]

Tysm this was super helpful❤

[@Skatie]

I'm so glad it helped. 😎🤩🛼⭐️

[@francyss_.]

@@Skatie 💕

[@t.terrell7037]

@@SkatieHi! What wheels are you using that allow the smooth roll outside? Thanks

[@jennifernitson6937]

Fun video! What kind of elbow and knee pads are those?

[@Skatie]

Hi. These are just a cheap pad set from Amazon. Triple 8 are a good pad brand

[@VirginiaBell]

This is very helpful! Thank you for these videos! What type of pads are those? I love that they're low profile but still hard. The soft volleyball pads don't offer enough protection for my old bones.

[@Skatie]

Thank you. Glad you’ve found it helpful. These are a pad set from Amazon. I’ll post a link amzn.to/3zvLdSX

[@tunyaratsukkasem9126]

I like it

[@Skatie]

Thank you x 🛼

[@jb837]

I'm a new subscriber to your channel, excellent video

[@Skatie]

👋👋💕⭐️🛼😀

[@gauravtv9876]

Nice video 👍

[@Skatie]

Thank you x 👍🛼💕

[@BenOfficial211]

Would having wide wheels be a disadvantage when practicing these? I think I need narrow wheels to really drill this

[@Skatie]

Wide wheels are great for taking corners etc fast but can make these types of skills a little tricker as your wheels are more likely to catch together. Make sure to give each foot enough space so your wheels don’t touch.

[@antoniacastillo207]

The cheeky quick win are scissors from other KZbin video?

[@Skatie]

Yes! Well spotted!

[@gbaca07]

Hi Katie, please do a video on your skates you use, thanks 😊

[@Skatie]

Great idea! 💕🛼⭐️😀

[@Hkhjazz]

How do you skate during winter? It’s hopeless trying to ask people with YT canals in LA because they won’t understand 😅 But I’m thinking a British person will understand the Scandinavian weather a little better.. I just learned roller skating and I’d like to train during winter. Is there a way doing it outside without dying or will I have to go to a skater hall?

[@Skatie]

😂 THIS!! we were discussing this because it’s feeling very autumnal here already. We started the channel in March and my hands where freezing for the first few videos. I think we’re going to have to go into a hall for some of winter as it’s just going to be too 🥶

[@Hkhjazz]

Haha same here! Urgh, I just knew I would have to find somewhere inside during winter🥶 If you come up with a good idea for an outside area, I would love it! It's just not fair when those Californians say "I just go roller skating by the beach in November".. They literally don't know what 'November weather' is 😅

[@jb837]

If you skate in inline you can buy powerslide torrents wheels and a cheap pair of bearings or if you have the budget you can go for the powerslide anti rust. I can't give you my opinion on the quads skates.

[@toby9999]

@@jb837 I think inline skates are more suitable for outdoors. That said, I tried to transition from quads but failed. Turning seems impossible.

[@mejoz3754]

Thkz👍🏻

[@Skatie]

Thank you! ❤️

[@ilovecats21]

How do you do that curb on skill 2? edit: I kinda get it very awkwardly...I"ll keep practicing

[@Skatie]

It’s all about edges. I have a video just on edges. I’ll pop a link on for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmnPeYFul917p5Y

[@oblivious_prime]

Any tips for us thick-legged people out there?

[@Skatie]

It’s all in the knee bend. A nice deep knee bend should help create space. (You’re username is 😂) have lots of fun xx

[@krystalharris6909]

I've been trying to do the quick win but it's hard with my short legs 😢 I'm gonna keep trying though!!!

[@Skatie]

You’ll get there. Really use those edges and a deep knee bend! 🤩⭐️😎

[@martinbrannan2803]

I dont have heels on my rios, Would that help me.

[@Skatie]

Having a heeled skate pushes your weight towards the ball of your foot. However flat skates don’t do this so you just need to be sure to bend your knees that much more and keep your knees over your toes to stop those backwards falls. It’s very much down to the style of skating you’re doing and personal preference whether to go for a heeled or flat boot. I swap to flat skates for park skating.

[@drunkonbananasmilk1497]

How do you always keep your skates clean? 🤯🤯🤯

[@Skatie]

I paint them in with white fabric paint. Keeps then looking fresh and removes the scuffs.

[@meliissaaa26]

What wheels are those ? Very helpful

[@Skatie]

These are rio rollers. I do prefer roll-line helium outside but the rio rollers are very good for the modest price.

[@Stellarainn]

Does the quick win move has a name? Im at this point now

[@Skatie]

I’d say it’s a version of scissors.

[@MeganMcIntosh]

We call it criss-cross when we do the same foot in front all the time. When it alternates like she does in the video, we call it basket roll.

[@MeganMcIntosh]

*basket weave, sorry.

[@Chipop267]

I started doing these! But I’m losing momentum. Any tips?

[@Skatie]

Make sure to push when you change feet. Use the foot that’s going to be the free leg to push from the inside two wheels.

[@hagmarnaksuwili977]

details of your safetu gears

[@Skatie]

I think there’s a link in the description but I think it’s all only available in UK. Where are you located? My helmet is from skate hut and it’s double certified, that’s really important.

[@gabyroma5518]

Jesus loves you guys, Jesus saves, He is for you forever, The King is coming back!!! 😊❤ HALLELUJAH, AMEN!!!

[@Skatie]

🛼💕

[@hondaloppa901]

Thank you so much for putting in so much time and effort making all these detailed and happy tutorials. I use them several times every week🛼👍😀

[@Skatie]

That’s fantastic! Thank you x

[@licksnkicks1166]

Katie just back from skating. My crossovers suck. I can put my right skate in front of my left skate but I am absolutely paranoid to cross over. I am trying to feel confident being on one skate. I am starting to realize how important your edges are to your ability to do some tricks. Practice and lots of it is what I need and I am trying so hard! Btw Katie thank you for helping to make me a better skater. ❤️🫶🏻💕💋