The Best 6 Beginner Ice Skating Tips!

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In this video, special guest ice skating coach Luke Russell shares his top 6 beginner ice skating tips! Ice skating is a very fun sport to do, but it can also be very dangerous. When ice skating for the first time, it's important to take certain safety precautions to minimise the risk of injury. Of course, injuries can always happen, but certain things can be avoided by following some basic ice skating safety tips. One you have got to grips with the basics of ice skating, you can then go on to try some more advanced moves including some figure skating moves. For more videos covering many different aspects of ice skating, check out our channel!
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[@NayANatioNA]

Who else is here because they are going ice skating today

[@RodneyWallace-jg4xm]

It seems I’m a bit late 😂

[@Goodvibes-wb9xz]

tomorrow

[@aungkaungsan6844]

I’m going tomorrow lol

[@nicolepalmer6131]

I am doing it

[@alfielodge50]

Yup

[@TruePhil]

1. Reach for your knees when losing balance 2. Not like walking, start with knees up. Bend knees, push, together 3. Snow plow stop, Toes come in, weight in center

[@705king]

I’m already lost 🤦🏻‍♂️. I’m pissed that I never learn this 😡 now that I’m older I’m learning the hard way

[@loadingresourcesdotdot]

Love how he ran, slid, fell, and just laid there casually like “don’t do that :)”

[@Jayfang_WC]

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[@SpudinatorYOW]

These are great tips for beginners! The tip about going for your knees was something I’d never thought about but it’s so smart, seen way too many people get hurt tackling someone else… 😂

[@IceCoachOnline]

Glad you thought they were useful tips. Yeah people love to try and tackle a friend 😂

[@sarah_ferguson]

The knees one!!! Yes yes!!! I will use

[@Monty___________]

@@IceCoachOnlinebro I’m screwed when I skate my legs just drift apart from each other instead of staying shoulder width

[@FLUFFYCATonroblox]

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[@FLUFFYCATonroblox]

Undefined cummers molest me 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱🥛🥛🥛🥛🥛🥛

[@TonyBarclayNI]

Looked at so many beginner skating videos, this one was the simplest, clearest - and taught me the most. Thank you!

[@Mezzamike]

Went ice skating tonight for the first time. Watched this video and did everything he said. Not only did I survive but I think I did pretty well. I guess I’m older and I probably won’t be as fluid as those who have skated since they were young but it was fun. Here are a few more takeaways I had and could be helpful to others: - having the correct size skates and lacing them up correctly is kind. Do that. Also, wear taller socks. Your feet will not hurt as much. - my skating skills started to suffer when I got tired. Take breaks often. Know when to quit. - when given the choice between hockey or figure, take figure. (My advice. Do you.) - wear a jacket or something with a little padding, especially on the elbows. - if you fall, and believe it or not I didn’t but a couple of times, let it happen. Just go limp. Protect your head. Lay there for a second.m and then get back up - one skate at a time. Thank you for this video. I will be watching more. Thank you!!

[@auhauahauhauh..]

thankk youu this is so helpful

[@imthecoolest50]

You didn’t fall on your first time skating?

[@samihatazin3258]

I am basically watching this go ice skating tomorrow. You have me hope

[@ChildOfPearl]

This guy’s great - Not afraid to fall over, but not faking for clout either👏🏽 Super helpful.

[@fjsioewiox]

I don't think you know what clout means

[@neelpatel4697]

Today was my first day ice skating. I fell down about 396548 times. But at the end of day had a really good grasp of how to do it. It's reallllllyyyy funnnnnn

[@MoiDixMiss]

i have been roller skating since August and went for ice skating for the first time today! ice skating is very similar and very different from roller skating! incredibly difficult to push forward compared to roller skates. bending my knees same as in roller skating helped me massively to keep my balance and not to fall over. also, spinning is wayyyy easier in ice skates, so i really enjoyed doing that. i was that one weird person who can not properly skate but can nicely spin becausee of jam skating i am doing!

[@mdfaenotjoey7132]

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[@FlaGatorGrl87]

Went ice skating for the first time with my boyfriend tonight and that was so much fun but so scary too!! Great beginner tips! Thank you for sharing!

[@pizzagirl9908]

im going tomorrow.. how scary truly is it? lol

[@RobloxGameDemos]

I had a WICKED EPIC dream last night where I was ice skating as quickly as heck! It was the COOLEST dream I've ever had! I wish I could actually skate that fast and very well.

[@___i3ambi126]

If the snowplow stop is very confusing for you, I also recommend looking at the T-stop. The snowplow stop is easier, especially to do on command of you need to stop quickly. But it's much harder to explain. Certain aspects come down to attempting the stop until you 'get it'. By comparison the T-stop is harder, but has steps for every part of it that are easy to explain. As someone with a very analytical brain, the clear steps made this stop easier to start with.

[@3ghostsinatrenchcoat]

As a beginner, I definitely favor the T-stop. Snowplow stops scare me-I worry that instead of stopping my toes are just going to run into each other and I'll fall over.

[@analysawood4280]

I’m going ice skating for the first time later today and I’m so nervous! This looks very helpful so thank you!

[@AJ-lw6jf]

Howd it go?

[@ashleymoise9967]

Update?

[@DanielGonzalez-zi1we]

seems like she died

[@ashleymoise9967]

@@DanielGonzalez-zi1we guess that’s the only conclusion reasonable to draw here 😮‍💨🫤

[@AK-jt7kh]

RIP 🙏

[@Simone-uu8ne]

Other tips could be: - try not to block your shoulders. I know it can be frightening at first, but the more you're relaxed, the more you're ready to do whatever is necessary on the ice (and trust me, panicking is not) - try to put your weight on your toes, so that in case you fall, you'll do it in front and not backward. In case you fall backward, use your glutes and not your head first ;) - if you feel like it's getting overwhelming for you, slow down and rest your legs and your head - never stop in front of the entry, unless you fall, because you never know who'll try to be a Rocketman next - if you go ice skating with someone else, it's probably easier because you'll get to chat along the way, but if you're by yourself and need help, just ask. The majority of the people there know how difficult it can be to skate for the first time, so they'll help you out with your skills or escort you to the exit - stay attentive to the other people around you. it's a bit like driving a car: you don't want to bump into someone else, especially if they're going relentlessly fast. and if you're gaining speed without it being your goal, slow down for the love of God! You can either use the method here or you can slowly use the borders of the rink to help you slow down. Another technique could be the L method, but be sure to have enough stability before attempting it

[@rurichan1256]

I went to the Ice Rink with my friends today unfortunately I couldn't remember any of these tips except the knee thing as a result I kept- actually we kept falling down over and over it was really embarrassing but we had lot of fun 😂

[@sanchitbhardwaj4230]

Being from the sub tropics, ice skating is quite an attraction here, especially in the summer. These tips genuinely helped me. Thanks mate!

[@TheAdventuresOfKimber.Jessica]

I actually just started skating last week, this video was better tips then all of mi amigos/amigas tips

[@Iceboy-6847]

I am about to go ice skating today for the first time so im looking forward to it thank you for the tips 😊

[@MarcoBrandizi]

Hi Luke, glad to see you again, I had a session with you at the Cambridge skating camp in August and it was great!

[@user-lp3dz5kk2h]

Today is my first time skating on ice and I’m so nervous 😬 but you’re tricks helped me out so thank you ☺️

[@user-yq2ys1fw4i]

I went skating for the first time recently and I didn't fall over so I'm now getting lessons and these tips are really useful

[@mriverlands9584]

I "stumbled" across this video looking for the proper way to fall. I'm a 61 year old Canadian so I've been skating forever but last year around this time I fell and broke my wrist. In a cast for all of January. I want to get back out this winter skating with my daughter but I thought I'd better be prepared this year. It's not that I'm afraid of falling ... it's the LANDING 🤣🤣🤣🤣Cheers Coach!

[@andreamcglade3335]

I learnt to skate as an adult, and as a result I'm very tense and worried about falling - I got a full set of pads including wrist guards with a metal support. Wearing them has made me so much more relaxed and confident that I haven't actually fallen in them 😂

[@fammue]

I love ice skating and this year wanna improve my own skills a bit more and teach my youngest how to skate. So these were great tip and wonderfully funny presented, thank you! 😀❤

[@girlhell333]

thank you so much for this! my friend and i are getting into ice skating and this is gonna help a lot ❤

[@annaharris4641]

I’m going Lapland UK with my kids and I need to learn to skate and get off the edge so this will really help me thank you

[@Merrcredji3648]

tysm for the tips i just went ice skating yesterday and this helped me

[@chloesvlogss]

today I went ice skating for the first time and in two hours ive learnt how to run with speed without using the holder, ive learnt cross steps, and how to stop, this video helped me

[@Rooiku]

Thank you! I am going skating next week for the first time in around 5 years so the tips are appreciated.

[@sebisoymus2807]

Went skating the other day, it was the first time in nine or ten years and I never really knew what I was doing back in the day, didn't properly tighten my laces so my skates went all over the shop and constantly made my ancles bend outwards. Going to try again in a couple of days, thanks for a confidence inspiring video!

[@sugar3700]

When my friends invited me and my siblings to ice skate with them, I didn't know how, it was my first time! But it was like everyone's 3rd and 4th time and I didn't wanna look weird😟So i searched up beginning tips and I watched this vid the NIGHT BEFORE!!! It worked well! I got skates that were similar to the ones here that the guy was recommending, and the ice at first was terrrifffyying. Like, feeling like ur hovering right over the slippery ocean, terrifying. But I held onto the wall at first, and skated slowly, then let go of the wall skating slowly, then fast, then REALLY FAST. And by the end, I was teaching my sister how to let go of the wall and this was her 2nd time skating!!!💗💗💗Now, you will fall your first few times. Yes, I got the hang of it quickly, but that doesn't mean that I didn't fall, I fell like 4-5 times, but my friends fell too and they were experienced!! Everyone falls! The first step is to accept that mistakes are going to be made, as it is the ice after all, but the 2nd step is to want to improve :) Everytime I fell, I got up quickly and recalled these tips in my head, and I ended up having a fun time and ended the session with a sore butt, cold face and hands, but a want to get back out on the ice again!❤😂😂

[@jellooooo]

Reaching for the knees is the best advice, honestly, saved my ass so many times 💀

[@SkaterGod510]

Have had a Ice Skate block for decades and going this weekend. Thanks for the help.

[@reinaharumi2593]

Today was my first time ice skating, and the tips on preventing yourself from doing the splits on ice thing saved me from going too far, lol. Thanks!

[@omegahyman8732]

You make me feel like I can be a pro in no time. Your instructions are very clear and simple. Thank you ❤

[@delilahfernandes7932]

Thanks for the tips! Just went for the first time ice skating yesterday ( women's day special) and yeah fell abt 7 times ..but gave me confidence ..im gonna go again 😉

[@DesireMelodisiri]

When I first got on the ice like a year ago. I had no idea how to ice skate and just walked on the ice which made me fall like 8 times. Maybe even 12. But I started training more after the winter season with roller blades. Sort of figuring out my balance. And this year when I got on the ice like a day ago and i had more stabilisation, but I still fell, which again hurt, but everything has its time. And I really wanted to learn and I'm gonna try this tutorial. Thank you ❤

[@bababoy1050]

you a real. Learnt to stay up and move within a hour and made me look cool thank you.

[@mystiquek9870]

😮 I love this. Exactly what I need to see to go on the ice. 👏🏼

[@EvanShibu]

Love how the guy in the background at 3:06 displayed my situation

[@checudia]

First time I see someone saying 'if you don't like it thumbs down'. That's a great video and thanks for your honesty!

[@1superia1]

Thanks so much, we are in The Netherlands and our daughter 7 hit the ice yesterday, I will pass this knowledge on to her ❤️

[@Flex1b0b-_-]

Not a funny story but my first-time skating was a few years ago and I was 10 I believe and by the member of staff they said I was the fastest and best person on the ice and that is what's been driving me to go back and I'm going back tomorrow! it's been a few years so it will be like relearning it all again also, I don't recommend the snowplow stop as it can make you trip forward if you're not careful i would recommend the T stop best its where you basically skate with one foot and drag the other foot behind you facing away from your side. Edit: I went again for first time in years and i was really good better than i though i pick up the pace a bit and went really fast was fun. Lol and im going AGAIN! In 2 days Merry Christmas everyone!

[@Vixxiy]

I just got skates for Christmas, I'm excited to try them out on a public rink on Friday!

[@a.ashley.n]

Very helpful tips! I tried it like you said and it worked! I tried to find my balance, fell at least only 2 times and I got the hang of it

[@user-hv5ow3gf8m]

I do a lot of rollerblading so when got on the ice for the first time I was a pro. this video has good tips for both.

[@c.czyyyy]

Thank you so much! I’m going skating with my friends and one of my friends is a professional. I can wait!!!

[@KaitlynF2010]

These are amazing tips I will be using them thank you so much!!!

[@yairakatz8688]

Just went skating, this helped so much! Thanks!

[@madkittyjoey70]

I've always wished to learn how to ice skate. This video is a huge help! 🙂

[@___i3ambi126]

Its really difficult to tie rentals too tight, but the skates should not hurt and absolutely should not make your feet numb or tingly. If it hurts or make your feet tingly the, take your skates off and retie with that area looser. If its a peircing pain then perhaps something protecting your skin from that side of the skate will help or a newer skate if that one's padding has worn down to nothing. If its pressing on one part of your foot, then really loosening that section will be the best you can do. If that doesnt work you may need different size or brand with a shape that better matches your feet. If its tingly its probably cutting off blood circulation. Whereever the tingling starts is too tight. If your feet are going numb, take the skates off IMMEDIATELY. The skates are likely pinching a nerve which can lead to perminent damage if prolonged. There is an exposed nerve under the inside of your ankle, when retying make sure that area isnt under heavy pressure.

[@Archer_Starling]

So what if you tie your skates as tight as they can go but you still have room for your ankles to roll outward/inward while on the ice? ( the size for the skates are correct just in case that makes a difference)

[@___i3ambi126]

@@Archer_Starling You shouldnt be able to fit 3 fingers between your skin and skate. If you cant get them that tight, then theyre likely a bit too big. At least on the ankle area

[@saintricardo8746]

That "reach for your knees" is a goddamn life saver. I only fall 3/10 times instead of 10/10 times. Also don't take it hard when you fall. Laugh, smile, anything. Everyone falls during their first time 😊

[@mcmillanalex]

My daughter has to participate in ice skating with her school's physical education program so I decided to get skates for the whole family. I hadn't skated for 30 years, but somehow it all came back to me and I had a joyous time skating laps on a frozen pond. Thank you for providing good beginner advice, especially the "hands to the knees" to help regain one's balance. This really helped my daughter stay up on her skates and take her first strides.

[@user-rw3nb7ts9q]

i loved watching it , even though there is no place to skate on ice in my country.

[@brenden6404]

Great new! I survived ice skating today for the first time trying it. I watched this video a min before entering 💀

[@thecrusadesofbangbang]

Taking my son ice skating tomorrow for the 1st time and these tips are greatly appreciated

[@TheElectrophonic]

Yoooo, luke! You taught a class and were in a local ice show I got roped in to. Wow what an incredible skater though. Great tips man.

[@R0NNY0AEP]

Thank you for showing us the tips for a beginner I didn’t know until I saw your vid thanks😁

[@Lorijenken]

I havent skated since I was in pond hockey (1997) this was really nice thank you.

[@LuckyWolfDesign]

Yay! I got through my first time ice skating thanks to this.

[@Tucug.]

This was informational and pretty funny! Im ice-skating for the first time tomorrow and im a little nervous but also excited

[@user-sj6kg2tu9e]

😂👏 Max harisma and professionalism! Thanks a lot for “reaching for your knees” I do skate a bit, but, still, always needed to look for “soft knee” which seems quite easy, but sometimes so hard to “get grounded” Will try on the upcoming hour ✨🙈🙏🏻🌍❤️🌿💡

[@Prizzlesticks]

The thumbnail shocked me so hard, it looked like you were using the back end of your skate like a second toe pick and skipping like Broadway dancer doing jazz hands. I thought both, "Oh lord please don't," and also, "That's so cool, how do you do it." But the whole tutorial is both educational and amusing. I'm not sure if my first time skating was typical, but I was around 6 or 7, and my babysitter just told me, "Whatever you do, just do not hold onto the wall. You'll never learn if you do," and skated off. So I just... Skated. Had a blast. Don't remember much else until my babysitter's friend came and collected me in hurry awhile latter. Turns out one of my older sisters caught her pick in a deep groove and split her chin open. Needed 9 stitches. I was just grumpy I had to leave. I actually never fell on the ice until I was 28 when a small child zooming backwards barrelled into me while I was practicing crossovers. Tiny death traps... :)

[@ibteganmarie]

Hi! Tomorrow is my first day learning to ice skate! I'm an adult and nervous! Thank you for this video

[@user-hm7um6ck4s]

Thank you, you helped me understand how to skate correctly and not fall

[@rebeccamclaren97]

genius... I've only been once and just couldn't get the hang of it! You make it look too easy, I will have to give this a try!

[@farhanagazi1732]

Today I’m ice skating for the first time and they really helped

[@GaweNowakowski]

I really love this video, short funny and loaded with informations. Thanks to this tips I was able to enjoy myself first time when i was on ice.

[@MagliozziSpotting-wg5uq]

I’d see what I screwed up on and I was ice-skating like you just said in the video not taking my time basically but holding onto the barrier for my balance I’m gonna use your tips when I go ice-skating this weekend

[@melonenjoyer]

I skated a few times when I was younger and had my friend teach me the basics a few days ago, I got my own ice skates now and I find it so much fun, even though I still struggle I hope I can improve and be able to do some basic moves and then hard ones eventually :D

[@DrPebis]

I have an ice skating date this morning I needed this thank you

[@tripletvn]

Amazing tips!!! Can’t wait to try them!

[@slime_creeper439]

As a beginner I decided to ice skate without watching this video. I almost fell many times then when I'm done I watched this video and I'll remember what I need to do on my 2nd time. Overall ice skating is really fun and I had a good time.

[@Number1_radio_flyer_fan]

Ima go with my friends to day so cant wait to try these tips

[@mohamadhasanansarizadeh7420]

Thanks for the videos, i just started skating tonight and it was so much fun

[@nsubugamicheal821]

Hi

[@user-rr7tc5so3n]

Thank you alot!! Im going skating tommarow so lets hope this helps! no trainees today!

[@chisomotule]

Thank you for this. So funny so helpful!😂

[@alittlesomethinggood3896]

Thank you. I got skates for Christmas. I’m 48 and haven’t skated in over 15 years.

[@nooshinkhan6215]

Clear instructions, thank you, let’s try this tomorrow :)

[@cbbb232]

Thank you, going ice skating tomorow, from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@ellbell3714]

I'm going on the ice today thanks so much

[@bixierin951]

It’s so weird how similar the maneuvers are to roller skating, thanks for this video!

[@edithhere1]

Thank you for your useful ideas. Going skating on Thursday for the first time. :)

[@1jElly_BeaNs1]

thanks for the tips , I'm even more excited to ice skate for the first time

[@ernestineswinton9012]

Thank you for your tips and a good laugh as well

[@CUBACHINA1986]

Wow thanks much!! Much needed when I go ice skating soon,now I feel a little more confiy😂

[@DillandShaj]

This guy was born to do this! Amazing video!

[@tigistyitbarek1399]

Thank you so much

[@fateennayef7151]

Thank you!

[@traicho_9259]

When I went ice skating for the first time I didn't tighten my skates well, and my ankle was going waaaay too much in. So then I had a wound from all of the friction between the ice skate and my ankle

[@abdulrahmanasiri973]

This is one of tje most usefull tutorials i have seen in utube

[@belksagaoglu4677]

I'm thinking of starting ice-skating and have been doing normal skating for years now (using straight-forward wheels just like how a ice-skate is shaped) and noticed that it is pretty much the same procedure. I hope my precise knowledge of skating helps me if I start ice skating but if there is something different about it or if there are more tips for it can someone advise me on it, please?

[@aliamalik9144]

THANK YOU SO MUCH !!

[@KingstonDominic]

I never go to the ice and I watch this a day before skating. ty for ur tips

[@AmaniAQader]

I'm watching this just before my ice skating lesson ever! 😊 nice tips, I will let you know how it goes lol

[@beofonemind]

Thank you, this helped me teach my kid.

[@abdulrahmantayeb1773]

This is the best tutorial I have been searching for

[@lolibrigade]

After bend push, and you bring your foot back for together, are you supposed to drag the foot that pushed back to together or do you lift the foot that pushed slightly off the ice so it doesn't drag?? Pls help 🥺

[@thegreatcinder7443]

i went there yesterday and i fell down like 8 times but after a while i got the hang of it a bit but i needed the barrier sometimes

[@HargeetKaur-mr2oi]

Thank you for the tips because it's my first time ice skating

[@estybukher4403]

amazing, thank you