How to Roller Skate Outdoors - Crossovers

Dirty Deborah Harry teaches you step-by-step how to do a crossover on roller skates while roller skating outdoors. This video is for those who are beginner roller skaters and for those who need to perfect their roller skating skills.
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[@silby77]

Also want to say to all the beginners...I know crossovers seem impossible but YOU WILL GET THERE!! In the beginning of March, I never thought I would ever be able to do them! Just like Deb says...stay down low at first and practice, practice, practice!! Much love to all of you!!

[@sarahlam8618]

I just love your videos! that’s why I started skating again, I have not skated for 35 years, I am now 56 and you brought me back my old love, and watching your videos makes me so happy!😊

[@zaynahmk5314]

really appreciated the pep talk at the end. seeing other people skate so effortlessly while i can hardly keep my balance is frustrating but i get it, i have to practice. thanks!

[@irishcountrygirl78]

I'm in day four of practice and everytime l go on them it feels like the first time again. Once l can shake the nerves I'm fine...not trying that crossover move just yet LOL...😲😵😔😬😝

[@thefunshineclub]

Oh my gosh ME TOO, I love DD's pep talks!!

[@arieswaters]

What a great teacher been she's been skating for over 50 years. I think she knows what she's doing

[@silverscones6973]

I’m an expert at being in a constant state of panic so I’m already half way there 😂 Thank you for sharing your experience. I always hear your voice in my head when I’m skating and I’m constantly chanting ‘Down with the butt Up with the gut, snack area nice and tight! Down low! Bend the knees!” I get strange looks, but it works! 😂

[@cruzineau]

Yes, that's the S-A-F-E-T-Y chant skatey dance! when I hit a scary section of trail, or a bunch of wild scooters are heading my way and dogs on flexi-leads are all over the path and there's a hill.... I revert to small, sticky feet bubble skating and chant (silently) "down with the butt, up with the gut!"

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I am soooo happy to read this comment. Keep up all the good work 😃

[@marianaperez4097]

I did my first ever crossover yesterday and in my mind all the time was playing your videos "shift your weight to one side, lift your feet and cross it over". Been skating for two months and almost everything I've learned it's because of you, thanks for the amazing content :)

[@indishan4729]

Fear is the worst part about skating but you helped me overcome my fear

[@candi1288]

“Do I look cute? I feel cute!” Umm me every time I fall over 😂

[@stefaniemartin563]

This was a great tutorial - as every other from you. I think, they aren't just informative, but also very entertaining. If you ask me, you should have your own TV-Show.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

OMG! TV SHow! How crazy would that be!!!

[@kdunn2928]

I've been practicing on my new outdoor wheels. Oh man, what a difference. You are right Dirty, I can do the same techniques both indoors and outdoors but with the appropriate equipment. I feel much more confident!

[@Chicken.biscuit67]

Dirty you have a way of explaining skating on a sub-atomic level and I love it!

[@markiemimosa]

“Do I look cute I feel cute” lmao I love her

[@SailorLaurell]

Bought my first pair of sure grip boardwalk skates the other day. I’m so excited to practice all summer!

[@kelseydeer]

I just bought them too!! i love them

[@levitakiss]

Get ready to break them in

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Every skater goes through this. Getting a new pair tomorrow and already thinking about the break in process 😜

[@nataliespark4748]

I got them about a month ago, upgraded from Impalas, I found them very comfortable from the get go, I guess everyone's experience is different. I really love them though, the Impalas were actually holding me back.

[@TheSweetlife2001]

What website do I need to order the skates?

[@MzKegz]

Those tik tokrs aint low they out here looking cute, making me thinking i can be cute too. Only to have me face planting in these streets 😂😂😂 imma stay low debbie!

[@Harleywayne]

Learnedthe hard way too fam. Lol

[@katepattison5519]

This video helped me SO MUCH! I’ve been relearning roller skating since January, and back in my high school days, I skated around my garage in circles crossing over like nobody’s business. Now, not so much. Been practicing standing crossovers, bubbles, scissors, rolling on one leg. After I watched this video - I got low. My outside foot crossed, and magically, my inside foot (which never knew what to do it seemed) just lifted right up ready to place down and cross again. And that was on my non-dominant side! I’m so excited! Thank you Dirty!!!

[@cherelled6419]

It's taken me about a month of practice and it's finally clicked today 🥳🥳😀😀 Thank you x

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You got this!

[@daydayramirezg9555]

You’re Amazing at skating Gorgeous 😍 and also one of the BEST KZbin Coaches for Roller Skating Hands down 🙌🏽. My boyfriend and I learned with your videos and will continue watching you. ❤️ Your catchy phrases are the Key to success 🧠

[@claudianowakowski]

So awesome to see you skating on a basketball court. I have done so much basketball court skating over the years. Never on a beach though. What a beautiful setting. Happy skating! And everyone needs to practice in both directions. This is so important.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Bi-directional is the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AB-zm4mj]

i just wanted to say thank you. obe started maybe a month, month and a half and your lessons helped me. i want to skate outside but it's scary. today I've found myself a baseball court and try for the first time on it. trying to do those 20 minutes practice sessions now instead of going for hours at the rink, which hurts more than it actually helps. I almost finally got those backwards bubbles down today, hope next time I'll get them! and accidentally had my feet staggered while i roll over a mini twig. i was so happy to see how well that worked! i also I'm working on my "happy feet" and keep telling myself not to look down! i was starting to doubt myself, but now, even if it's very slow, i see my progress (example : it takes me less time to find my balance everytime now, I've realized fear was the issue and once i stop panicking, I'm better). i know this is a long post. but i just wanted to say thank you. (35 yo here, didn't skate in forever it seems) 😁

[@Kristenmjp]

I got my new skates and i super excited to get myself used to them. Been binge watching a lot of her videos! I've been so sad cause nothing around me has motivated me. Work isnt just cutting it either. But skating is helps a lot! Im so happy!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

So happy to read this!

[@Fahadkhan707]

Debbie .. you are the best teacher I found online. I applied your slogan to all the classes i teach. I tell my students please please practice... I skate now in my class room and tell my students if I can learn this at 40 by patience knowledge and practice, you can do anything. Thank you again for great instructions. 🙏🏼

[@nessiequin]

Deborah is our skate fairy Godmother!! Love you and your trainings. Thank you soooooo much!!!!

[@silby77]

I had to take a day off from skating yesterday because the day before I worked on my crossovers so hard that my left "bum" knee was killing me!! My daughter is a champ at them and she is 9 and we have been skating for about 3-4 months together!!!

[@itsrashard]

i just love the way she says Snack Area. 😂😂😍

[@J.W.79]

I used to skateboard in that area in Long Beach when I lived in Cali. Now I'm back in my home state of Florida and I've started roller skating again after 35 years away from it. I literally just last week was able to successfully do crossovers because of your instructional videos. I was always too scared to try them on my own because I kept looking down at my feet because I didnt want to get my skates tangled up. (I now know that looking at your skates or the floor in general is no bueno) Thank you for everything you do for the community!! ❤

[@brenna4646]

I went to a smooth parking lot next to my house. Put on your video and got to practicing. I was so happy with the progress I made and just 2 hours of solidly practicing. Thanks for sharing your awesome skills in such easy to understand ways.

[@tinytexasgarden9420]

When she walked sideways, I fell out. 😂 😂 😂 Love this woman. 💜

[@kelliewhitaker777]

I ordered some skates and will get them in 5 to 10 days. I can't wait. I have skated before but never been taught how until I started watching your channel. Before I used to watch ppl skate and think, wow they're good. But I was like a robot. Lol! Now that I see you showing us how to do all these things it is looking so natural and makes so much more sense. Thankyou for all of your videos! Love from East Tx

[@wildcat102]

Thank you so much for your brilliant teaching, humour and encouragement. I was a child skater and have returned 40 years later age 51. Your videos mean so much to me.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You are so welcome! Make sure to tune into my new video that comes out tomorrow. I think you were really like it.

[@LoveYourself219]

I would love tips on how to skate on different surfaces outdoors. I feel so much resistance when i skate cautiously outside but inside i can be cautious and still move.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Great suggestion!

[@grilly03]

So I am a bit late, but honestly I was having so much trouble with crossovers and went across many videos (as I was failing all) but then came across this vid. I got my crossover today and you can do it too if you practice and if you are still having trouble you can work on some drills to help! Thank you dirty school of skate

[@alicem7668]

I bought roller skates 3 days ago... Impulse buy, I know.... I did a bit of roller blading bout 9/10 years ago and wanted to get back into it. I found you a day later and I bloody love your videos! So much information and so well explained! Really helpful, I'm already more comfortable and in control. THANK YOU! If I ever come to California (I live in the UK), I really hope I can get a 1-2-1 lesson with you!

[@elcapitan1539]

Ahhh you make it seem so simple! Just gotta train my mind that I can lift my foot and not freak out!

[@kierawegewitz1806]

Not only are all of your videos so helpful, but you seem like such a fun, kind and cool person!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Oh thank you so much!!!

[@elleyj1754]

I have been doing crossovers for a while now but I still get wobbly sometimes, especially before I am fully warmed up. So I immediately get low like you say to, and just ride it out until I feel steady again. What I love about outdoors too, is the freedom to practice clockwise skating. My clockwise crossovers are actually stronger than the counterclockwise ones.

[@Maloempia]

Your videos make me so happy and excited to practice! Sometimes I'm a bit intimidated by the idea of having to get everything right and your videos push me to go out there and make mistakes! :) Thank you!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You are so welcome!

[@somerandom7644]

PLEASE continue making video for...like...ever! You are awesome. Your videos have helped me so much, thank you.

[@bcozimangelica]

Its funny with the cupboard. 🤣🤣🤣You motivate me a lot Dirty!!! Everytime I fall, I could hear you saying... UP UP UP!!!

[@milagrogarcia8168]

I finally did it last night! It took me about a month of practice! Thanks a lot for all your tutorials Dirtydeborah!

[@kerriebishop2491]

I used to skate all the time then I had my three sons but I think they are old enough to get them into skating I really love your videos it helps me to learn all over again so I can teach them my oldest will be 7 in January my other two are 3 and 4

[@julskechap]

This is so true. Skating low allowed me to slowly learn cross over with confidence and without that feeling insecure. Thank you my skating godmother 🛼❤️

[@sarikapatel1855]

Hello from Canada! Dirty thank you SO MUCH for your videos! It was a long winter this year with the pandemic and practicing with your videos in my small basement was what kept me sane!

[@SnowPink90]

I absolutely loved doing crossovers. In speed skating it’s insane how much speed you get by doing crossovers really fast. Totally awesome!!!! Just found out about you and I already luvya!!😊💗

[@allisonmiranda10]

My skates came in yesterday and i am genuinely very grateful you take the time to make these videos. From falling , stopping and keeping my balance you legit saved my butt. I picked it up pretty fast only because I had such an informative teacher. I had groovy music playing and i was dancing while cruising and it was such a floaty/ethereal feeling. Ty ty ty 💖❤

[@Shaki611]

I came back to skating, and right now trying to figure out cross overs, (among other stuff like backwards sk) I could do it (self taught) with inlines, which was the last type of skating I did like 20 years ago, and also used extensible quads when I was a little, never artistic skates like the ones I got now, and now it feels so different with quads doing cross overs. Your videos are very useful. Also let me point that baby toe of left foot is last to leave the floor, which I think comes natural because we are also with weight mostly on front outside edge

[@HeyScarlet]

I was trying crossovers today and thought of you I should have watch this at the skatepark! I am gonna try your exercises I my right side is better than my left but I still get nervous crossing over I can barely pick up my left foot to actually crossover. Thanks so much! You rock!

[@studiolomandra]

Hi Dirty! I decided a few days ago I was finally going to start skating but was super overwhelmed! I found you channel and have been binging your videos. You are great and I am feeling super excited to buy some skates and get started tomorrow!! Thank you

[@nyenye1291]

Your instructions are so on point... I’ve been binge watching your videos 🤩... I just learned how to skate backwards watching you! I need to work on my crossovers next.. thank you!

[@celestefrank2694]

You are such a great teacher! I imagine it’s your figure skating experience that has taught you to give such good body cues. My derby coaches never talk about the body weight shifts the way you do.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thank you so much!

[@thedollsofchaos]

Thank you so much!! I love that you talk about practising so much! I’m really hard on myself when I can’t do think straight away and even though I know that I need to practise to be able to do it and then to do it well it really helps hearing someone say it! Xxx

[@mrmaxiethesnakeman7734]

I get off in 10 minutes. Just wanted to let you know you honestly motivated me to get back to practice this morning cause I almost just gave up. When I crossovers my legs be so tight together I panic, cause when I crossover and those two wheels be barely on the ground I think I’m bout to fall

[@annaj1056]

I totally bailed doing this 2 days ago, first skinned elbow of my adult skating life! lol (I knew I should have looked for my pads) One direction I'm super awesome at it (apparently muscle memory from my youth) and the other can't seem to manage, not sure why. But now I've found your video and I'll try again! I wish I could practice every day, we get a lot of rain up here in BC and don't really have anywhere to skate indoors. Thanks for the tips!

[@johnnamcgovern1230]

I REALLY love these videos! Thanks you so much for teaching me how to skate! ❤️

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You're so welcome!

[@janaeradford3491]

I have really started to understand how this works...I'm past the fear for the most part, and it's a much more fluid movement... What I struggle with now is controlling the speed, as this move helps me pick up momentum. It's been fun picking up lil' nuiances each time I practice. Thank You for making these tutorials and imparting all that good skating knowledge. Also, dropping low has saved my skin more than once 😻

[@lauranjoo]

I just watched it at dinner time and now I’m at the car park, practicing as you told! It works!! Im so happy!!! Cheers from Bali 🌴

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Fantastic!

[@cericroot4738]

I' very rarely did cross overs as a kid because of the slight fear of face planting but I think I'll give this a go. Just got new outdoor airwaves wheels and rollerbones bearings and they've allow me more freedom and movement so feeling a bit more confident at trying stuff now

[@GuamanianHarmonLoop]

I just discovered your channel. I would love to skate with you any time. I love your enthusiasm and attitude. I'm not that good at skating because there wasn't someone interesting like you to encourage me. Thank you for making it look so easy.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Welcome aboard! Keep practicing and soon you will be teaching others!!!

[@taramckenna8765]

Not only are you an amazing teacher, but I feel like I am hanging out with a friend💗 thank you.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Wow, thank you!

[@JenniferHamleyTV]

Such good advice to get my skates on for at least 10 minutes a day. If I get them on, just for a hallway skate I ALWAYS want to skate more. And that equals more practice. THANK YOU DIRTY ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@amandalynnnnn]

So thankful for your instructions! Always clear and concise and very very helpful. Slow and steady progress over here lol

[@eveinmotion]

Dirty I just love your teaching style so much. Very informative and entertaining! Would be great to see a video on how to stop when approaching someone on skates - let's say you see a friend that you wanna say hi and give a hug to without sweeping them off their feet (: Thank you!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Check out my "Stopping on Roller Skates" playlist. I do one about "CHop Stops".

[@jamiejazen]

Did this after practicing going backwards and forwards, and even though I'm still very timid when I skate, trying out crossovers was both terrifying and exhilarating 🤣 I fell once but I kept going like a wild child, for once I didnt mind going faster than normal, it was so much fun!

[@coachedbycate]

Bought my first pair of skates a few weeks ago and your videos are helping me to learn so much!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Nice!!

[@galakari]

What a beautiful basketball court! I wish I knew where to find one like that around here... Just gravel, asphalt, and bad, broken up asphalt... I feel like these roads are death traps with wheels on my feet. I do not feel safe - at all!!! Besides, now we have had almost a full week with pouring rain! Yay! Summer in Norway... Ugh! :-( Envy you the sunshine! Love and light from Norway!

[@marychadwick4727]

I was literally just about to say the same thing (about England though). The facilities in America look amazing - there is no excuse to not skate!!

[@jamesjohnson7266]

you are a great skater and a great teacher an your camera person is a great skater as well holds the camera perfect

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Yeah for @rollielocks for the camera work!

[@kristenrimulaar]

You are such a great teacher. Concise, funny, talented, and encouraging. I wish you could teach me everything LOL

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Wow, thank you!

[@corinnekenneyyy1]

I love your videos and your energy is so encouraging! More short videos like this are so helpful I'm a new skater and the way you explain things is very clear which is not easy I watch alot of different skate tutorials and sometimes it's a bit confusing. Thank you 💓

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I'm so glad!

[@woolinhand]

Whispers “Oh sh*t position” 😂😂😂

[@irishcountrygirl78]

I told my son to do this, learned it here 🤣.... He gets huge big and falls backwards 😬😔. We can't be going to hospital during covid 😬

[@kelseydeer]

Your videos are the best!!! So clear and easy to follow

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Glad you like them!

[@wcp9521]

I already know how to crossover but I can't help watching your energetic teaching video. Love it😉👍

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Yay! Thank you! Now go teach someone else!

[@wcp9521]

I will spread out your channel to my friends 👍

[@nikkysmalls]

I love you !! You are so great !! Thank you for sharing the knowledge. I appreciate you.

[@victoriacobarrubio5612]

I've been practicing everyday I enjoy ur videos . I hope to roll up in the rink one day hoping for it to be open soon 🖤

[@75tara]

Hey, let's give a shout out to the excellent camera work, too. Smooooth 😎😀

[@shimmypolkaroo]

Great video! I was just working on this over the last few days and needed a breakdown of how it works properly. Thank you, Deborah!😁👍

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You are so welcome!

[@kapushthethird]

You are awesome! If I'll ever visit in your area, I'll come to your skating place!!!

[@lisealbert4035]

You make it look so easy I guess that’s why you’re a pro! Love you!

[@veronica7751]

Love your videos 🤩. Could you please do a video of dancing the step on the name of love. They put that on the skating rink where I go and I don't know how to skate 🛼 this cool dance they do it skating backwards

[@trishasmith2303]

I love how real you are about practice! ❤️ sometimes it’s easy to see others who been doing a skill for YEARS and get jealous but everybody starts somewhere and going at your own pace makes it fun! “Rooting for you to wipe out!” 🤣👏🏾 honestly yes that’s exactly what I think 🤣🐽

[@JaimeReis40]

Is very exciting Deborah.

[@Yogawithadorah]

I’m trying this Tuesday but I’m laughing at all your words “fun zone” lol I love this

[@Shinobi_18]

I love you Deborah♡♡♡♡ I admired your skills♡♡

[@lizbrogan4085]

I have REALLY been slacking and making excuses to not skate. Your energy always motivates me! Thanks for the great video!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Any time!

[@capricornonthetube71923]

Thanx a lot also 4 this 1😊I think the thing is to relax more... its going to make the difference at least in myself helps.. And also doing some stretching exercises otherwise after something aches.. 😟

[@PaiqeJonas]

I wish I would’ve known about this rink when I went to Cali. Now I wanna go back just to skate.

[@bophary]

Got dizzy watching you, but still in awe! 🤩

[@Geo_Babe]

More outdoor tutorials, First lady of Skate (please)! Something about being able (as a beginner) to SEE how you creatively troubleshoot tiny outdoor obstacles that really trip me up when I navigate the great outdoors of LBC... That is so helpful. Love your recent outdoors videos because you consider the terrain/environment as another element in the mix. Would love a tutorial on how to get through obstacles like sand, cracks along the path - big and small, etc... There are so many outdoor elements that are tripping me out that I need to learn about!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I will! I just made a speed bump video!

[@Geo_Babe]

@@Dirtydeborahharry Oh, my goodness ya read my mind! I can't wait for that one! Speed bumps and accesibility ramps and drive ways just terrify me... Makes me unable to leave my house and enter the street... I have to take a car to the exact spot I want to skate because of these "obstacles". hehehe

[@shannonleehill4589]

This was so incredibly helpful!! I'm able to turn my corners like you are in the video, I just need to start picking up my right foot and BALANCE!! I've become a master at falling and getting back up. Thank you so much, your videos are so helpful! Xo

[@RechurchedTV_10]

I love this channel.

[@theQuanYinLab]

Oh yeah, it is official now. I love you!! Whahaha i love your great tutorials every time. And like so many said before; you are in my head when skating. Thx Deb, keep up this great work!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Yay! Thank you!

[@annbunii8292]

Actually one of my goals for this month is to learn cross overs 🤗 thank you for the video !

[@indishan4729]

Thank you for your video

[@AriannaGi]

I'm gonna work on this this week

[@nikkie9950]

you’re such an inspiration! i hope one day i will be able to roller skate as amazing as you!💗very useful video>:))

[@martinaeagle4045]

Thanks for video.I always like to watch it even when I already learn it.Front crossovers are one of my favourite .Can`t wait when you upload new one. Happy Birthday by the way don`t know which day exactly my is this Friday.Slovak from London.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Happy Birthday to you! Mine is Saturday :)

[@forestfairy352]

Watching this for the second time... thank you!! Time to practice this today! (P.s. what a difference adjusting my trucks made! I feel so free when I can just lean into a turn instead of step 😅) ❤️R x

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Right!? Sometimes when I teach a new student, I look at their skating and realize "oh they just need their trucks loosened". I loosen them and ... BAM! They can skate. I am like "Well my work is done here. Bye bye." LOL!

[@forestfairy352]

Dirty School of Skate lol omg you’re hilarious.

[@geedubwall2153]

I was learning crossovers really good when I was like 10 before I stopped skating and I am trying again to relearn them. I am good at one side (i used to only rink skate and we all know rinks only go one way) but the second I got low in the "oh shit" position my body remembered exactly how to do it. now time to practice the other side!

[@johnnynuggetz7852]

Great enthusiasm = thanks for doing best DDH )

[@TICKLEMEEMO29]

Yes! I've been waiting all week for this!

[@moonsister9426]

I never was so early... I'm excited your so great 💖

[@Emily-27]

I would love to learn how to do the fancy stop thing