CROSSOVERS & TWO-FOOT SPIN ❤ How To Figure Skate

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Please consult your doctor or health care professional before starting this workout. If you experience pain or discomfort at any time during this workout, you should stop immediately. By performing these exercises, you do so at your own risk. By using this video, you understand and agree that SofaBar will not be held responsible or liable for any injury or loss you may suffer as a result of this workout video.

[@xtraespee]

i love how you slowly built up to the actual crossover! makes it so much easier to get used to the motion! Thank you!

[@Sofabar]

So glad you liked it! ❤️❤️❤️

[@HikariAliasHikaChan]

Started lessons in September and I'm addicted. It took me forever to get my backwards crossovers, but we usually do them by lifting the foot as it seems easier for begginners. I would add, for the back crossover, stand like you're on an invisible chair, and skate with the middle-front of your blade. Intant regret when you lay on the back. I still struggle with spins: can't stand straight enough and stay on the ball of foot. I end up with an ugly turn thingy on the toe picks >_

[@GabyBong]

Hika Chan I feel your pain but I struggle with forward crossovers lol

[@mariachristi207]

For two foot spin, it really helps if you're imagining yourself being pulled up, right and left (well, you literally try to pull urself right and left by stretching your hands :3) that really helps get your balance! I just started two foot spin myself and this really helps :D

[@she-lockholmes964]

Hey Sofie! Your tutorials are helping me a lot. Although I'm skating over wheels, the phisycs is quite similar and there aren't as much tutorials for roller as there are for ice skating. Your videos are soo well-explained that it gets easier to do it! I'm kinda old for a starter (17), but I hope to be good enough to compete around here- and the flexibility tutorials are soooo useful! Such a shame there're no ice rinks where I live.. Cheers from Brazil! ♡ and thank you once again!

[@heidisummer7813]

She-Lock Holmes I'm an artistic roller skater too :)

[@Sofabar]

I'm so so happy to hear you find my videos very helpful! That's awesome! I'm also glad to hear my videos help roller skaters :) Lots of love,

[@she-lockholmes964]

SofaBar Not only helpful, but also very inspirational, which is really important to me ♡ keep up the good work!

[@she-lockholmes964]

lightning dash yaay ♡ one more! Hahaha, it's amazing isn't it?

[@sk8er.panda.on.wheels]

I must admit that I also like your video ! also a rollerskater ! :-) I have been struggling with backwards cross overs for a long time. And finally I have been able to manage it. And from your clips I can learn even more :-) I am going to check more of your videos !

[@tristandevereaux4867]

I can't wait to practice now!! :) This was super helpful!!

[@Sofabar]

So happy to hear that! Thanks! x

[@heidivillaran4215]

You're very good at anticipating questions, I was going to ask where you put the weight during the spin, but you answered that right at the end of the video. Not the first thing you addressed just 2 seconds after I thought it.

[@MarxBrown]

I love how graceful and poised you are when you skate.

[@annaf1617]

Can you do a video on Eulers? There litterally are no videos explaining this! Thx! :)

[@maytmdmrw]

Anna Farbowski I second this comment eulers and walleys please 💙⛸

[@thatpianistmoth]

Thank you so much!!! I'm finally on my right side splits (and very close to my left side), and I can do a quite nice dancer's pose (I don't have enough shoulder mobility for a full Biellman yet) and it's mostly thanks to you!! I'm very glad you're doing ice skating tutorials as well. I'd love it if you could do a simple jumps tutorial (I'm on working on toe and salchow, my waltz jump is decent, but any kind of jumps help would be great). I seem to not be able to get rid of the fear of jumping backwards... I know it's super silly! Thank you very much any way!! I could watch you do even just those half crossovers for hours, you make them so elegant!!

[@Sofabar]

So glad to hear that my videos have been helpful to you! I will definitely get on the jump videos :) And no I don't think it's silly! I completely understand your fear, but for me it was jumping forward into the double Axel jump. I lost my double Axel for two years, but now it's stronger than ever! :) Just takes time and faith in yourself!

[@maya_bshalom]

Could you mabye do an Axel video? And also include off ice stuff that can help with the Axel?

[@Sofabar]

I will do an Axel video some time in the near future, stay tuned! x

[@hiephuynh1627]

Great tutorial!👍👍have you done or will you do one for Cross Rolls? Thanks

[@Sofabar]

Thank you! I have not done crossrolls yet, will get on that! ❤️

[@karimab4241]

I’m only 12 and I got my new skates at first I didn’t move but then I got the hang of pushing my self and to make fancy pattern and only fell 1 time in the span of 1 hour. I going ice skating every week 1 time near my local rink 20 minutes away! :)

[@julianabolante7582]

not to be mean but you sound like kim kardashian 😂♥️

[@charlottenot9497]

idk which kim kardashian you are listening to lmao but i couldn’t disagree more

[@liangma2023]

So far the best video for crossovers and spin. Hoping for more excellent ice skating videos.

[@fnadorbz]

Omg i needed help with crossovers thank you!

[@Sofabar]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@heeheejin9181]

i can skate forwards really fast and well, i can glide too. i thought i was ready to move onto my spins but i try and try to skate backwards but i just cant seem to get it for some reason, i always fall backwards and i cant push and put force its really hard please give advice! thank u

[@beonlife3283]

Have to say, best tutorials for me, keep up your uplifting work and thanks from Germany!

[@smolsews3760]

This is a great video ^_^ I was wondering if you could possibly make a video on tips for a scratch spin and lay back spin? I can get the general feel for it but my body seems to seize up (like I might not have the strength possibly) when trying to get my leg to cross over for a scratch spin

[@Sofabar]

I will definitely do a video on the scratch spin soon, and for the layback probably a bit later :) Your leg probably just needs more strength, maybe try to go a bit slower and also do some legs exercises off ice :)

[@nyk0l3tt3]

When you exit your backwards crossover, how do you make that turn to go forward? I really struggle there and I'm trying trying to improve my 3-turns. Thanks and love the vid!

[@stephanieking8659]

Great video, I can't wait to try this! How do you keep yourself from getting dizzy during spins? In ballet we were always taught spotting but I'll admit I still got dizzy even with spotting :/ Thank you!

[@Sofabar]

Sure, I can!

[@Slapdatknee]

Hi sofie! I have a question! Can i do a spin with a freestyle skating boot?

[@gosien777]

You're an excellent coach!!!

[@malgorzatakozyra762]

I enjoy your canal even as an experienced figure skater, searching for inspirations in teaching. Lovely streching and smoothnes of your moves! Great athletism

[@Sofabar]

Thank you so much! That’s very kind of you to say ❤️❤️❤️

[@xoxrazzyxox]

For the two foot spin should I have my weight equally distributed on both my skates? When I do it my weight is on both of my rockers on both skates but I end up wobbling or stopping after two revolutions?

[@moo3654]

xoxrazzyxox I used to have that problem, mainly because I tend to lean forward/backwards, make sure you have a straight body once you start revolting and a firm stomach

[@idaagnethelindkilde3935]

Thank you so much for this- its nice to have it step by step for beginners ^^ !!

[@Sofabar]

[@1cakesz]

I’d love a video on how to do a camel spin along with the catch foot camel spin like you did near the end of the video. I’m currently working on it and some extra tips would be helpful. Your skating is beautiful thanks for sharing!

[@Sofabar]

I will definitely share a video on that in the future! ❤️❤️

[@claudianowakowski]

Excellent video. You give very clear instruction in a logical sequence of steps.

[@Sofabar]

So happy you liked it! Thank you! 💕

[@claudianowakowski]

Just rewatched because I was hoping to see the layover back camel in the thumbnail. That was my fav spin when I was skating. Your xover technique is excellent. I hope you are doing some coaching.

[@tulipa381]

Your videos are great ☺. I hope you'll be doing a lot more. I would like to see a video about the three turn or how to prepare and start for the one-foot spin.

[@Sofabar]

Three turns are going to be my next video :D I will make a video about the one-foot spin soon.

[@gonewiththewind7826]

very nice demonstration and explained, it is so helpful for me to practice. Thanks a lot!

[@juliamartynowski6391]

For the half crossovers you show, I Am struggling to get the one foot in front of the other. I think it could be I don’t have enough speed but I’m also worried I will clip my blades in the front when I cross over. Any tips?

[@emmasykianaki9573]

Can you please do a tutorial at the camel spin , the sitspin and the normal spin with one leg up ,crossing the other .Please ! I really need some Tipps

[@jordanrose2704]

Great video! Thanks so much for making it :) I’m excited to take these tips to the ice

[@Sofabar]

So glad you liked it, thanks!!! x

[@briannadell3055]

Love this! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@Sofabar]

So happy to hear that

[@debbieallan9359]

Your videos are so well explained. Thanks for sharing your great hints.

[@mariazguda8708]

That was exactly what I needed. Thanks a lot. ❤️💙❤️

[@Sofabar]

Glad to hear it!!! x

[@emmanuellebeltran6382]

Hi sofie! Is there any off ice exercise to help achieve the spin? Anyway your middle split tutorial help me a lot I’ve got my middle split now

[@Sofabar]

Omg! That's so awesome! I'm glad my videos were helpful for you in achieving that!!! Doing yoga and working on a lot of balancing pose will help a lot!

[@karolinesand1473]

I love your skate videos! Can you make more beginners skate videos?

[@Sofabar]

Yes!!! I will! :)

[@thatbitchmaggie272]

Nice video. Um, can you go over the double axel and a cannon ball please? Im having trouble with both. Thanks.

[@Sofabar]

Yes, I can!

[@addya4986]

Is your upper body supposed to be rotated inside the circle when you do forward crossovers or facing forward? I'm finally starting to get the hang of crossovers but I don't know what to do with my upper body and arms :(

[@koiangel]

This was really helpful, thanks!

[@umjustash]

Where did you get your skates from? I'm trying to get some skates and I have no idea where to start. People say never buy online because its hard to find a good fit, but there's very little resources where I live to actually buy good skates or any at all. And if I buy it online then I'll have to put it together and I have NO idea how to do that

[@Sofabar]

Graf! I buy mine online, but my trainer puts them together. Is there no hockey/skating shop near you? Maybe they can do it for you?

[@KassieJane]

Online. It is hard to gauge the fitting, but if there's no store near you, you don't really have a choice. Ladies adult skates sometimes run a tiny bit bigger than normal shoes. So if you normally wear a 7.5 for example, you'll probably fit a 7. I recommend Riedell, they've got good options for beginners at doable prices. Check the size charts carefully. Usually you can buy them with the blade attached, and if not, then there is probably a service at your rink that can do it.

[@paulasfigureskating5612]

Emo FanGirl, I have Riedell 910 Flair boots, and my coach attached Coronation Ace blades. If you buy Riedell boots, make sure to get them heat molded at your local pro shop so that you will have a custom fit.

[@schokomarzi533]

Ooof, gosh I feel like it's gonna be a while before I can get to this I was on the ice today but hadn't been for a good year or so, and I'm just barely getting the hang of it. I really want to improve, i feel like I've stagnated and never really made progress (can't even get crossovers yet !) I really want to try even harder this year though, see what I can do :)

[@Sofabar]

Wishing you the best and just remember that everything takes time ❤️❤️

[@DaisyPainted]

haha I tend to look like one of those weeble wobble toys when I try 2 foot spins xD but I have a sensory disorder than includes a lot of balance problems, so I've got a bit to fight against when it comes to figure skating. (and being a toe walker means on ice I tend to always lean too far forward cause I'm used to walking on my toes a lot for sensory reasons xD) just started FS last Fall, and we tackled forward crossovers, but I'm so awful with backwards stuff we never got to backwards crossovers...your tutorials are easy to follow, so I may try them some on my own time outside of lessons, I think! :D

[@Sofabar]

Oh that sounds like a challenge, you're so great for keeping at it and you'll definitely see improvements!!! All the best to you and so glad you like my videos, lots of love xoxo

[@smartiscool9748]

Is it weird that half crossovers have always been harder for me than crossovers?

[@Sofabar]

No at all!

[@choliszt]

thank u

[@Sofabar]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kc5489]

For the 2 foot spin are your skates compleatly flat on the ground? Or are you maybe leaning more back of forward?

[@Sofabar]

You are generally putting more weight on the left leg if you are spinning to the left and right if you're spinning to the right.

[@liqianai6540]

A fan from China, really nice!!

[@Sofabar]

💕💕💕💕

[@darylzoe6899]

when did you start skating?

[@Sofabar]

At 10 years old.

[@darylzoe6899]

SofaBar do you think it’s to late for me to start? I’m 15.

[@vuilkreng]

I just can't get that pivot to work, I try to really get my toepick into the ice but whenever I turn my foot ends up all on the ice, instead of just the toepick, know what I mean?

[@Sofabar]

You might be too back with your body, so your balance is falling back and then you end up on your heel instead of your toe.Try to keep your balance more forward ❤️

[@vuilkreng]

@@Sofabar Thank you so much, I'll try that next time!

[@lalax4351]

Extremely helpful. Thanks

[@Sofabar]

Glad to hear it! x

[@dreamdrawer8615]

I wish I could go to the rink often but the rink is 1 hour away of multiple bus transfers and with the addition of school work and music things it's not something I could do often T^T. I also bought my first skates today, need to bake it...is it normal if it's quite tight around my toes?

[@Sofabar]

That's a real shame!! So sorry to hear that! Well it could be. What kind of skates do you have?

[@nourelatallah1115]

You bring joy to KZbin 😍 lots of love

[@Sofabar]

Aw that is really sweet of you! Thank you very much

[@nourelatallah1115]

Most welcome dear

[@egoist5134]

What grade are you on or are you Nisa grade or advanced?

[@Sofabar]

Do you mean skating level? I at the senior level.

[@egoist5134]

@@Sofabar oh okay

[@ariadnev4738]

Your skating is mesmerising

[@Sofabar]

Thank you! :)

[@jurottluff2364]

How do you gain enough momentum for the spin? I can't really spin more than 3-4 rotations until I stop.

[@Sofabar]

Try to push more at the beginning. Also you may be pulling your arms into the rotation too quickly, which will send the center off. So try pulling a little bit more gradually :)

[@CV39497]

Yes, try bending your knee deeper when doing the entrance, then coming up on the knee as you spin! Pulling the arms in will also make you go faster, but make sure you are centered first.

[@phoebe_5267]

Is it right to stick out your bottom when doing this?

[@Sofabar]

No.

[@azaleae5570]

Can you do a sit-spin tutorial? Maybe a toe loop?

[@Sofabar]

Most definitely!! I'll do videos for both! ❤️

[@elliot9310]

I’m scared to try this because I’m not sure how you guys stop spinning

[@strawberrylemon143]

pulling ur arms out would increase the spin, put them back out to slow down and work on exiting it :D

[@mariamartin4385]

I usually just fall

[@gosien777]

Nothing ventured, nothing gained

[@koshokreation]

Is 13 a to old of age to start skating after not having any experience

[@Sofabar]

No, it's definitely not too late!

[@sidenbaumgarten3031]

I’m 28 and just started lessons! Never too old

[@michellestrobel5822]

I started at age 49. Love it.

[@chalyse_stay_sleeping_2455]

Ilysm like your one of my best KZbinrs wish you were my sis😘Hope I meet you one day😘😘😍😍Also Like your vids every post✌Subscribed since one December or november😘Nonifocations every since December or November😍Love you. Always remember to love one another😘✌

[@Sofabar]

Thank you so much!

[@Sunflowers_are_great]

2:49 4:17 6:30

[@Sofabar]

💖

[@holkangel]

Lovely picture/narration combo but maybe try to work on the voice-over, it sounds a bit diva...

[@Sofabar]

Ummm I am a diva... actually just a valley girl at heart lol but in all seriousness I have been working on my vocal fry. Thanks for your input though.

[@ZWIZZELSTICK]

lol dieser akzent ist so deutsch zu Beginn

[@Sofabar]

Hahah wirklich? Bin keine Deutsche, ich komme aus Amerika 😁

[@ZWIZZELSTICK]

SofaBar aber in Deutschland aufgewachsen ?? ohaa

[@Sofabar]

andraaaw auch nicht. In Amerika aufgewachsen 😊

[@kleinerroterpunkt7808]

Ich fand der war total amerikanisch, kein deutscher Akzent. lol