Dribbles - My Must-See Guide To Master This On-Trend Roller Skating Skill

Hi Skaters, wow are my legs aching after this one! I love these types of in-place dance moves they're amazing fun but also they help with so many aspects of skating, control, balance and much more.
Have fun and happy rolling
Katie x
0:00 - Intro
0:04 - Required Skills
0:14 - Bonus Move - Slide
0:54 - Lifting the Heel
1:48 - Bring The Foot Forwards
2:30 - Weight Transfer
3:00 - Getting It Faster & In-place
3:52 - The Wiggle
4:10 - Levelling Up
4:27 - Turn One - Easier
5:00 - Turn Two - Toe Toe Manual
5:40 - Having Some Fun
6:40 - Bye Bye
7:00 - Outtakes
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[@Juliafalcao13]

I've struggled with dribbles for weeks and just realized I've been trying to do them entirely wrong. Your videos are always so immensely helpful with clear, step-by-step instructions!! Thank you so much ❤ My favorite roller skating channel by far!

[@Skatie]

Oh wow. Thank you xx. 💕🛼👍

[@roberthayter157]

Another great video. Great instruction by a great teacher and great camera angles and graphics. A lot of work went into that. Thanks again. It helps us beginners.

[@Skatie]

Thank you for such a kind comment. I shall pass your kind words on to the “camera man” as he does the hard bit I do the fun bit (the skating!) 😂

[@kimmyb6958]

Thank you. You made this move so much easier then so many I have watched. You actually fully show every action that is needed to accomplish it. Wow your a good teacher. I'm going to try it using your video.

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much. I’m so glad it helped. 💕⭐️🛼😎👍

[@jhonreeveadolfo3710]

YOUR VIDEOS ARE SO HELPFUL!! YOURE PART OF MY LIFE NOW🤣❤️❤️

[@Skatie]

This is my favourite comment!!! 💕🛼👍

[@alliekat3580]

I love the way you explain things. A lot of other videos are just the person showing you how to do it but you say what muscles to use, when and how to shift your wait and what part of the skate you’ll use. So many other just show you the move and show you in slow motion but they don’t actually tell you how to move your feet.

[@Skatie]

Thank you xx. Skating has a nasty habit of looking easy, but as you say, there’s so much more going on with weight etc that you can’t see. Thank you for your lovely comment x

[@Shambho_and_Rambo]

Beautiful voice and explanation 🙂 thank you!

[@Skatie]

Thank you 😎🛼💕👍⭐️

[@marianterry8667]

Great video. Im just getting back into skating after 30 yrs. Please keep your tutorials coming. Thanks

[@Skatie]

Thank you. Will do 💕⭐️⭐️

[@jazzofalltrades8765]

Every video make me feel like you're in my head!!! Lol I ❤️ it!! My friend and I were working on this yesterday. Perfect timing as always 👌🏾

[@Skatie]

Oh that’s so cool! A little skatie coaching you on your shoulder. Love it! I bet you’re both rocking it. 💕👍

[@muchnesss]

Literally THE BEST tutorial on dribbles and dribble/pivots ever! Thank you Katie.

[@Skatie]

Thank you. We had lots of fun making this one but hips are still aching! 😂

[@sierrastevens6884]

Best tutorial I’ve seen on dripples! Thanks so much! I was doing the movement wrong!

[@Skatie]

Glad the video helped x 💕⭐️🛼

[@PtsBProductions]

We really enjoy you Videos. Ty for sharing informative Skate content.

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much 🛼💕👍

[@Prince_Charming_1]

Awesome training video! Love it!!! Thanks!

[@Skatie]

Thank you 💕🛼⭐️

[@brownygurl13]

I've been practicing dribble for a long time. This video helps a lot. Thank you so much.

[@Skatie]

Thank you. That’s fantastic

[@mystiquek9870]

Ommmmmmmg Skatie!!!!! You unlocked this move for me. For the life of me I could not do this move especially when I did the pivot. Until I drilled each section of this move bit by bit and then it finally it made sense!!!!!!

[@Skatie]

Yes!! That’s fantastic. Well done 💕⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@athenabautista295]

Omg I love this video, the breakdown is so great for how I learn, can't wait to try this! ❤🎉

[@Skatie]

Brilliant. Have fun xx

[@stephanieeable1]

What a great teacher! This is the best video for dribbles. Tks for share

[@Skatie]

Thank you. So glad it helped 💕⭐️🛼

[@seniorskater3866]

Was hoping we could get a peak of Mr. Cameraman. I mean he's been on this journey and a big part of your wonderful videos!!!!!

[@Skatie]

😂 he’s camera shy! If you keep an eye out you see an occasional arm! 😂 He does some of the silly voice overs too.

[@alejandrac.4121]

Love it! Thanks!

[@Skatie]

💕👍🛼

[@lovemystery7328]

Wowo! Amazing video 📹 like always. Thank you for the slow motion. It helps a lot to see the exercises. Thank you both 😘

[@Skatie]

👋 Hi. Thank you as always for the support 💕. I’m really glad the slow mos help. My hips are aching so much from filming this video Friday! 😆

[@taras6805]

Thanks for the awesome video! I will be practicing this in my kitchen until the snow goes away!

[@Skatie]

It’s pouring with rain here today so I’m with you.

[@Bmutation]

This explanation is absolutely brilliant!!

[@Skatie]

💕💕⭐️⭐️

[@n.16]

omg thanks for sharing!! - love this video - got my homework now

[@Skatie]

Have fun ⭐️⭐️

[@lidia1407]

Thank you very much. I'm going to try this next. Greetings from Spain ❤

[@Skatie]

👋 have fun.

[@merimab.4866]

Thanks so much for this video and all the tips! I was traveling backwards when doing dribbles, and now i know why.. 🙂 Love all your tutorials!

[@Skatie]

It’s definitely tricky to get that push and pull.

[@square-on-wheels]

Excellent presentation!

[@Skatie]

💕⭐️⭐️

[@taras6805]

Great video! Love how you break things down and explain AND of course your outtakes!

[@Skatie]

Thank you 💕🛼😀

[@taras6805]

Lol, I don't know how I ended up commenting on the same video as before. I was actually binge watching a whole bunch of videos and I thought I wrote on a different one.

[@Cottonblindbags]

Aww i luv dis video🌈 i watched so much videos on how to do da dribble i did not get the hang of it 😕 but i finally found the perfect video 👍😊

[@Skatie]

Oh that’s fabulous! Have lots of fun 🛼😀💕

[@whalium889]

Pull back on one foot to toes and push forward the other foot. Equal weight on both feet. Move hips for extra flair. Other fancy moves: turning

[@Skatie]

Absolutely. That push pull effect is important.

[@merimab.4866]

Thanks!

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much for the support xx 💕⭐️🛼💕💕

[@Ashhsa27]

Ahh so helpful! I’ve been travelling while I practice and I couldn’t figure out how to stay still like everyone else seems to be able to, you’re the only one who I’ve seen that’s addressed it in a video so I know it’s not just me 😅

[@Skatie]

It’s so hard to control the roll. So glad it helped you figure it out x

[@motivatedpeon]

5 minutes into the exercise I thought: "Hm, that's not too difficult." That was when I realized, I was doing it wrong. Bringing the free leg with the heel up right to the front makes it so much harder. I was setting the heel down right behind me. I got that now. but the turn still ties knots in my knees. 😅Thanks forr the great tutorials!

[@Skatie]

Sounds like you’ve really picked it up, well done. Yes that turn needs some co-ordination. 😂 🛼💕⭐️

[@SensationallySilky]

I struggled trying to teach myself this for months until I realized you kinda need that toe manual and I haven't unlocked that yet. This was great!

[@Skatie]

Thank you. Check out the manuals here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnjKe6yspsmSkKc

[@neehadbaharuddin3106]

Skatie...you are wonderful. Your videos are so descriptive in terms of weight transfer, edges, and movements. I absolutely love that your videos are concise and straight to the point..unlike most of the skating tutorials on youtube whicu go on for 15-20 minutes. Question: Does your mercandise ship outside the UK?

[@Skatie]

Thank you for such a lovely comment. Yes our merchandise is available on Red Bubble link in the description which should ship to most countries. We also have a UK and USA Amazon shop linked in the description too.

[@shadowxuchiha6092]

Thank you very much i have master skateing because of you thankyou

[@Skatie]

That’s fantastic!!!

[@shadowxuchiha6092]

@@Skatie fun favt people like you because you are girl just joking 😅

[@gieselats]

Really good explaination. Thank you. To add the 180 turn on the dribbling, is it called alternating dribble. I will practice it. Thanks again. Keep up the good work. I like the slow motion footage very much.

[@Skatie]

Thank you ⭐️💕🛼😀

[@missblackvelvethessen6541]

♥️♥️♥️

[@Skatie]

💕🛼👍

[@dave_dave]

I don't know how you can skate in long sleeves.. I always, always roll them up, pretty much until I can't roll them anymore. It is much more comfortable. I also drink lots of water and I carry a dish towel with me, I use it to cool my head and arms off. I simply run it under cold water and wipe my arms, then my head. It works great!

[@Skatie]

When I go to a skate session I usually wear a shirt as it’s cooler but when I’m filming the videos there’s a lot of standing around talking, especially with all my outtakes! 😂

[@dave_dave]

@@Skatie That's fair. I sometimes do shorts too. Pants are too hot as well, and I will not roll up pant legs! Sleeves, yes! Pant legs, no! LOL!

[@sk8withfam809]

Thank you for the video. I’m transferring the weight on both legs and can dribble but I keep moving forwards with the motion. How can I stop this happening?

[@Skatie]

In the video I talk about a push pull action with each foot which will help Keep you in one spot.

[@kazkazzie3906]

I love your roller skating boots. What boots do you suggest for someone who wants to get back into roller skating?

[@Skatie]

Thank you. I’d suggest looking at the rookie artistic they are very good. Metal trucks, adjustable toe stop and also the Chaya Melrose elite.

[@paularnold3315]

I like your beginner friendly style. Many breakdowns focus on advanced moves, but you start with foundational movements. Curious if feel a rolling triplet rhythm with this move?

[@Skatie]

Thank you. I always like to do these types of rhythm moves to very laid back songs with a good groove to them but developing a personal style is what skating is all about. Go with your vibe xx

[@elizabethalyn]

Can you turn using the first method (without doing the toe-toe manual) if you have really soft wheels? I only have outdoor wheels and I find they drag quite a lot unless I'm on my toes!

[@Skatie]

When using softer wheels you’ll need to lift the wheels more to get a turn so the toe manual will help with the turn.

[@copperlight]

What kind of skates are you wearing? Model? I am obsessed and about to upgrade. Btwn Reidell 135, 220 or Moonlight Rollers.

[@Skatie]

These are Risport Cristallo boots on a Star plate and Boiani Star wheels. All very old kit from the 90’s! Reidell skates are a very well made skate and I hear praise for them all the time in the community.

[@EugeneMaynard]

👍🏾🙏🏾

[@Skatie]

⭐️💕💖🤩

[@adrianjohn466]

So if you have the bolt tie stop can you take it off to practice it🤔🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Skatie]

Absolutely. If you’re wearing the skates to a rink make sure to pop a jam plug in to protect the rink floor

[@cambabyansa4799]

do these work on in line skates as well? thank you!

[@Skatie]

I’ve never tried it on inlines. I’d imagine the same technique would apply.

[@HEARTSF3RMEH]

Is it fine if you lift your leg up and my roller skates are quite loose when I lift it and it goes down?

[@Skatie]

I always recommend lacing the skates tight in the mid section to stop the foot from lifting out of the boot. This stops blisters and gives better control of the skate.

[@elzbietask8s575]

hi, is the dribble easier to learn on slightly lager wheels? 61mm, 88A? greets, Ella

[@Skatie]

The wheels won’t make a huge difference when learning this one as it’s very much static and there’s no spinning involved. Make sure to push down with your toes as the foot comes forward this will help Anchor you and give you stability and a little roll in your wheels. Make sure to use the staggered stance for stability. Keep shoulders and hips square initially to help with balance. Really feel that push and pull.

[@elzbietask8s575]

@@Skatie thank you so much!! i will apply this... it took me quite some time to master the strut walk...

[@marialidiana9516]

😊☺👏👏👏👏

[@Skatie]

👋😃💕🛼👍

[@luanablasi6263]

Hey Katie 🙋‍♀️ what is the mark os these skaties, please? 🥰😉

[@Skatie]

Hi. The boots are Risport Cristallo and the plates are Atlas. Both very old kit which is no longer available. The modern equivalent would be Edea or Risport boots and a roll-line plate.

[@luanablasi6263]

@@Skatie thank you so much flower 🥰🌸🙌😘😘🇧🇷❣

[@kinamot]

My eyes: eye can do that! My heels: heel noh😢

[@Skatie]

Honestly I feel this. Sometimes there’s just a block between brain and feet. Nope! brain and feet are not friends today! 😜 that’s what I call a “bambi day! “ 😂

[@ItzPopeFamPlayzYT]

This is so frustrating....

[@Skatie]

You can do it. Work on each stage until you have it locked in.