Roller Skating Stopping - 3 Different Techniques To Stop Confidently

Hi Skaters. As stopping is such an important skill and one that's quite tricky to master I thought I video breaking down the main techniques would really help.
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Plough Stop
1:37 - Plough Stop - One Foot
2:10 - T-Stops - Introduction
2:41 - T-Stop - Standard T-Stop Demo
2:50 - T-Stop - Two Wheel Alternative Demo
3:20 - T-Stop - Toe Stop Alternative Demo
3:45 - T-Stop - Where Should My Weight Be?
4:02 - The Transition Stop
4:52 - Summary and bye bye
5:21 - Outtakes
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[@raquelvasquez901]

So useful for us beginners, the shots of the actual skating are amazing and very illustrative. Keep up the great work!

[@Skatie]

That’s great to hear. Thank you x 🛼

[@alexmathew9960]

☺️

[@alexmathew9960]

I can roller stace

[@nukelukas]

Finaly somebody hilighted the weight on outer edge during plowghs! Thank you!

[@Skatie]

Thank you! I always like to mention where the weight is as it can be hard to see from watching my feet. Happy Rolling x

[@korichamberlain]

Seriously. I just pointed my toes at each other and instead of stopping I ended up tripping on my toes.

[@naomimartinez284]

@@korichamberlain yeah I was also doing that and I fell 10 *

[@LivelyTriceratops]

I appreciate you mentioning the difference for outside and inside t stops, ive been trying to put both down.... and not faring well. Gonna give the front only and toestop t a go

[@Skatie]

Sometimes it hard to see where the weight is during a skill so I try and break things down. Hope this works for you. Happy rolling 🛼

[@selflovecycle]

girl.. that transition stop had me rolling my eyes lmao. looks so hard

[@Skatie]

It’s extra hard because it’s done at speed so the turn is almost a little jump. It will come as you get more experienced. I should do a separate video on this skill.

[@Dancingkitten_yt]

You're an amazing teacher. Thank you❤️ just got some skates this week after not skating for over 10 years and your videos are very helpful:)

[@eduardoses]

Thanks for the video. I have skated twice and and I mainly used the " fence stop" 😅. But I hurt a finger a little bit so I tried the plough and the T-stop. My dream is to do the transition toe stop. It looks so cool!!

[@Skatie]

Ouch! Definitely don’t recommend the fence stop! 😆 You’ll definitely get the transition stop, keep practicing. Stay safe ⛑ and enjoy your journey 🛼

[@shawnsyville]

Aka the “Pray to God” stop Life “rolling” before your eyes 👀

[@margotchanning1822]

While skating today, and I think my skating time probably adds up 2 around 10hrs, I suddenly remembered the transition stop I always used 2 do as a teen!! (I'm 49 now) and I'm so stoked!! I find it quite easy....go me💪🏻😂

[@Skatie]

Well done. That’s a good way to stop as it takes the forward momentum into the round. Works a treat. I have another stopping video (without toestops) that details that stop too.

[@rondolavino7778]

The outer edge tip was so so useful, I wish I watched this before going out to skate today lol, I just came back from practicing and I wondered why I wasn’t stopping correctly but this explains it, thank you!

[@Skatie]

It’s amazing how much difference just a change of pressure on the skate can make! So glad it helped ⭐️🤩💕🛼 happy skating!

[@rubywashere5121]

Thank you for putting this in KZbin it’s really useful!!!

[@Skatie]

👍🛼⭐️💕

[@loubylou1810]

Oh perfect timing! I'm struggling with stopping. I'm scared I'm going to stack it! Can't wait to get back to the rink to practice this

[@Skatie]

The rink is definitely more forgiving than the concrete. 🛼

[@kian4126]

Same

[@leetssmith5146]

Gonna get my old roller derby gear out and go for a skate once the snow is gone ❤😊

[@Super7317]

Youre such a joy to watch - youre giving this newbie confidence!

[@Skatie]

Love that your confidence is growing! ⭐️💕🛼💕⭐️

[@quantumsquid4314]

The start of this video was hilarious! I love the editing and how clear your advice is! I'm just trying to decide on my new skates before I get back into it properly and I'm so excited!

[@Skatie]

Thank you for the fab comment 💕🛼😀. Hope you enjoy your new skates x

[@seagullcrimes]

Thank you Katie! No more running into the walls for me!

[@Skatie]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💕

[@omegahyman8732]

Thank you Katie. You’re the best 😍😍

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much 😎🌟💕🛼

[@OfficiallyNova-im]

Thank you so much, im new to scating and i was having SO MUCH difficulty with the plough stop but your explanation was amazing, this video is so useful

[@Skatie]

So glad it helped you xx 🛼🌟😎

[@OfficiallyNova-im]

@@Skatie thank you again

[@aria5981]

very informational!! i will definitely try this!!

[@Skatie]

Hope it helps 😀💕🛼

[@sadiepotts9180]

Thank you for this!!!

[@Skatie]

🛼

[@Nyxxie1332]

Very helpful thank you!

[@Skatie]

🛼

[@glamnailbeauty2829]

You are a great teacher. THANK YOU!

[@Skatie]

Thank you 🛼

[@shazamusa]

This was really helpful! Thank you 😊 so glad your channel was recommended to me!

[@Skatie]

Thank you xx. 🛼

[@milkonny136]

Thanks for your video.

[@Skatie]

⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@gohicromance1992]

Brilliant video as always :D xx

[@Skatie]

Thank you. What a lovely comment. 🛼

[@carinaschmitt1]

The last one is so beautiful 🤗 Thank you! ❤

[@Skatie]

Thank you 🛼

[@dave_dave]

Hi Skates! I love your videos. I could watch them for hours. Have you been getting my comments? I've left a ton and haven't really heard back from you, which is unusual. I hope everything is ok with you, and that I haven't annoyed you to the point where you don't wanna reply anymore. I'm just trying to plug along in this sport we call skating and the game we call life. And you seem to be the best teacher. So, that is why I am always in your comments and for all the information, I thank you. If it helps, I have referred a ton of new skaters to your channel because they don't know what to do, or where to turn. So, I send them rolling to you. Thank you, Skates! ❤

[@Skatie]

Hi. Thank you for sharing the videos. It’s been half term here so I’m a bit behind on answering the comments. Always nice to see your comments. ⭐️🛼🌟😎

[@dave_dave]

@@Skatie Oh goodness. Ok. I'm just glad I didn't make you mad and like "screw that guy" lol. I really enjoy your stuff. You're my favorite teacher on all of KZbin. I've yet to find anyone with half the talent you have. Thank you, Skates!

[@joanafrf88]

I love your videos, as a brand new skater they're very helpful, thank you!!

[@Skatie]

Thank you. Enjoy your skating journey 🛼

[@CocoaBelow]

Really we’ll explain thanks!

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much x ⭐️💕

[@WordsAndWhimsy]

The only stop I can do is a transition stop lol, but with one toe stop not two. For some reason, all the "easier" stops are harder for me. Thanks for this video!

[@Skatie]

Skating works like that sometimes! I’ve had this when other skaters pick a move up really quick and I just can’t get the message to my feet from my brain! 😂

[@DelDS115]

That was very helpfully I learned it in like 10 mins!

[@Skatie]

Perfect! Well done ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@kevinsfoot]

Omg thank you so much! (I became somehow good at roller skating after watching your videos!)

[@Skatie]

That’s fantastic! Well done xx 🛼⭐️💕

[@naomimartinez284]

The plough stop helped me I was doing little bubbles but it helped thank you 😊

[@Skatie]

I’m so glad it helped you. Have fun 🛼⭐️💕

[@rayl1843]

Thiis video was extremely helpful to me because I am a beginner roller skater and will start learning to roller skate this summer here in Canada! I feel that I can learn to stop safely on my roller skates using the first two methods after watching this video! Thanks for uploading!

[@Skatie]

So glad the video has helped. Have lots of fun on your skating journey xx 👍🛼⭐️💕

[@rayl1843]

@@Skatie thanks! I can't wait to get my gear and start this summer! I'm pretty excited to start this new hobby, first outdoors and eventually indoors!

[@BrittanyMarie27]

Thank you for this video. Im new at skating and have a hard time stopping.

[@Skatie]

Hope this helps. 🛑💕⭐️

[@STUDIOHUSKY1996]

I just turned 18 yesterday. I've been skating since I was a child, and... I never considered the idea to use one leg to stop. I always thought it was always both feet. Great video, very informative, can't wait to stop crashing into walls when I want to stop 🤣

[@Skatie]

Thank you, have fun skating! Congratulations on turning 18! 🥳

[@gioiamariella]

so before i saw this video, my method of stopping was just to fall on the sidewalkj ahahhag thank you for this, katie!

[@Skatie]

🤕 ouch, hope these options are less painful. 💕😀🛼

[@salamander-hi4ov]

Danke

[@Skatie]

🤩😎💕🛼

[@patiencejohn7487]

I am going to try my new rollerskate today outside and i hope this works

[@Skatie]

Have fun. Make sure you find your balance in the new skates before heading out. I have a balancing video which will help.

[@biff5856]

I get a laugh at the beginning terror, well done! Now that stop you do right after looks like something between a modified hockey (very graceful) and t stop. Rather advanced I assume. Looks so easy though.

[@Skatie]

Haha thank you! That one’s a t-stop

[@K10jak]

I haven’t been skating since we were kids the 70s! Just buying my ‘mid life’ skates now lol. LOVE your channel, my knees wished we had all this info all those days ago 🤣.

[@Skatie]

😂 I love this ‘mid-life’ skates. 💕⭐️⭐️. You’re going to have so much fun! 💕⭐️🛼

[@K10jak]

@@Skatie my skates came today! It’s like I’ve never had them off, even though it’s been 38 years! Thanks Skatie!! 💚🥰 I’m going to start with your ‘stopping vids’ then move onto the transitions! 🛼💕

[@lacyladi9951]

I love the idea of the transition stop but I can't execute it properly just yet. Same thing with the t stop mine is more of a t tap at the moment. I giggled when you did the helicopter arms 🤣 we all know the feeling.

[@Skatie]

🚁 😂. You can do it xx 💕🛼😀⭐️

[@Whimsy3692]

When I was in high school, there was this thing we had to do in gym class at the end of the year where we had to go and skate around the neighborhood and park. I hated how the teachers just ASSUMED we were all experts, and did this in our spare time or something. I was the kid that was lagging behind, because I didn't want to do this, not knowing how to stop, and generally just not having fun. I nearly lost my life that day, or got my leg run over, and couldn't stop myself and nearly went out to a busy road. I had to deliberately make myself fall backwards on my bum in order to stop. The gym teacher finally caught wind of this, grabbed my arm, and pulled me back to the sidewalk. I was fuming that I was even here. To diffuse the tension, the gym teacher smiled and went, "I just saved your life!" Yeah. Great. Thanks for that. But you wouldn't have to do that, if people didn't assume all of us know how to skate/stop. If only I knew your advice sooner.

[@Skatie]

This sounds horrific. I’m so sorry your introduction to skating was so terrible. Learning any new skills requires a safe space to learn. Which is not the side of a busy road! Wow. Glad you were ok. 💕💕💕

[@Solarstormflare]

thanks for this! i learned on rollerblads and just bought rollerskates, wanted to know how to stop on them xD

[@Skatie]

🛑 glad it helped! 🌟

[@eduardoses]

I haven't mentioned that apart from the content, I also love your accent. My mother tongue is Spanish by the way.

[@Skatie]

Hola! (That’s all the Spanish I know!) Thank you. 🛼 🇬🇧

[@eduardoses]

@@SkatieHola 😆

[@skye387]

Rewatching again because I somehow can immediately skate straight (although Idk if I actually did it right) but I can't stop 🤣

[@Skatie]

I think ever new skater has an “I CAN’T STOP” moment. 😂

[@franzsidney865]

Hi Katie, we love your videos and we would like to know how to stop when we are going fast in a crowded place where everyone is skating. Sometimes someone right In front of us falls or stops suddenly, and we don’t know how to stop at high speed….and in a range of one meter. Could you show that in a future video please? Much appreciated!

[@Skatie]

Great question. These situations can be really scary and sudden. In this scenario I’d go for the emergency stop 🛑 of a 180 and both toe stops down. It does require the ability to transition / turn quickly so needs some practice but works really well. My video this Sunday covers the emergency stop. Also in this situations sometimes trying to avoid by using a sudden movement left of right can also work well. I tend to do a little side step / jump action.

[@franzsidney865]

@@Skatie thank you so much! Definitely something we need to practice those toe stops! Sometimes there is no space for swerving aside (or so thinks my 14 y.o. daughter, ha ha! I'm 57 and I always find my way out of big crashes.) Looking forward to your next video. You should come on tour to Norfolk! Have you thought about doing workshops? You are great at presenting. And your camera man skates backwards really well!

[@MsDstarr]

Thank you for this! It was very helpful. What skates are you wearing?

[@Skatie]

Hi. I’m wearing my old Artistic setup which is a custom Risport boot, Atlas plate (Similar to Roll-Line) and Sketchers wheels.

[@iluminia805]

Is balancing required in doing T stop or toe stop ? The friction from it makes me trip and fall.. wat could be the issue?

[@Skatie]

The T-stop is a more advanced stop than the plough as you need to be able to balance on one leg while the other drags behind. Applying gentle pressure with the braking foot initially should help with controlling the friction. After a bit of practice you’ll feel the right amount of pressure to apply. Make sure you’ve got your safety gear on if you’re falling. Stay safe and happy rolling x

[@msericaplease]

What are your thoughts of using your toe stop to slow down? I do it primarily on trail skates to control speed, or to gradually slow down to transition because it’s comfortable for me but I’ve been really really harshly fingers wagged at for doing it. Bad enough that it makes me feel bad

[@Skatie]

Stopping using a toe stop is fine. As long as your toe is turned out and not dragged behind with your knee pointing down. It will wear your toe stop down quite quickly outside.

[@wolfie3748]

i’m wondering how the plow stop would work/look at higher speeds? it looks pretty abrupt so does it only work for bubbles?

[@Skatie]

The plow stop is a pretty effective way of stopping. However if you’re going really fast it can turn into more a chop stop where you use the same technique but each foot is lifted in a forwards stepping motion. I’ve just filmed a video on emergency stops where I explain this stop it should be live in a couple of weeks.

[@ElevateHerFitnesss]

Legends Focus on their Goal

[@Skatie]

Love that!! 💕💕⭐️⭐️

[@oblivious_prime]

Oddly enough, the only stop I have mastered is the transition toe stop...

[@Skatie]

Oh that’s a good one to master! Well done 🛑

[@Coolmirrors961]

At 3:05 can I do this in a rink? I would say I could but i just wanna make sure

[@Skatie]

Yup absolutely, it’s one I use inside too.

[@ThePts21]

minute 4.07... how the fuck you turn like that??? simply amazin. I just don't even know how to turn! all the explanations are so cool, thanks for your help!

[@Skatie]

😂 just years of practice. I do have a video on the technique. It’s the open book turn. 💕🛼⭐️⭐️

[@philipleuzinger4713]

What are your opinions on using a back stop? It seems to be more logical to use than a toe stop.

[@Skatie]

They are best used outside when skating on trails forwards etc to control speed. They often invoke heated debate as some consider them trip hazards but they do have their uses too when used safety.

[@sherbetstudios8075]

Would this work for chssih shoes? (They’re shoes that go from tennis shoe to skate and don’t have a toe stop)

[@Skatie]

I’d think so. They are a similar concept to these skates.

[@sherbetstudios8075]

@@Skatie thanks!!! was curious

[@oblivious_prime]

That beginning part is how I stop (without the screaming lol)

[@Skatie]

😂 🙀

[@lauramoretti2439]

Right, here it is to stop, but what if I have a long way downhill: how do I cope with it ? Thanks a lot

[@Skatie]

I’ve covered hills briefly in my outside videos but we’re currently filming an entire video on hills. Coming soon. ⭐️🛼😀

[@lauramoretti2439]

@@Skatie thanks a lot!!! Much love 🤩

[@A_JoshOfAllTrades]

That T-stop is such a problem for me lol my back foot just keeps rolling out to the side 😅 idk whats going on

[@Skatie]

If you’re using soft wheels it can be more tricky

[@florianmaschke269]

Funny. As a child I usually grabbed on something to stop or fell on a softer surface... hehe

[@Skatie]

🤕🤕⭐️💕

[@sirsyfo]

Would.

[@Skatie]

👋

[@ananthu1786]

1:05 for me it's not moving... I mean I don't know how u start this, can u pls... Tell... How to push over the front and do this step... Please..

[@Skatie]

This is called a bubble. I have an entire video on bubbles. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnaVmZqfjNSNfdk

[@ananthu1786]

Thanks🙏

[@Vika-005]

Does using your wheels to stop wear them down?

[@Skatie]

It does a little bit they’re much harder than the toe stops so should wear down slower. It also a good idea to move the wheels around if you start to see uneven wear

[@Vika-005]

@@Skatie ok, thanks! 💜

[@gadirak]

You make it look so easyy 😔

[@Skatie]

Thank you. I’ve been skating forever so I’ve had lots of practice x

[@Envy1_]

Thanks I have been skating for a few Months but I never learned to stop-😭

[@Skatie]

Stopping is definitely a skill you’re going to need quite quickly. 💥 😂.

[@rcfamily8993]

I’m 13 and self taught I have been skating since I was 6 but over the year I have learn some things but not has much as I would want I am going to start my first class EVER next semester and honestly I’m scared bc I feel embarrassed to say ya I’ve been skating since I was 6 much so very very few thing I think in total I know how to go forward backwards forward bubbles backwards bubbles and SOMETIMES I can jump and land a manage to not have my feet slip from under me and fall not to mention I taught myself in a small semi house I’m used to stoping myself with walls when I go one direction and stopping normally in the other since I’m mostly skating in a line back and forth and then turning to switch directions all this to say I’m really nervous and if you have any tips it please let me know

[@Skatie]

Sounds like you’ve got the basics down. I expect you’ll get on fab at your lesson. In fact, you’ll probably be able to do a lot more than you think! Most importantly, have fun 🛼⭐️💕

[@rcfamily8993]

@@Skatie thank you so much 😄

[@hannah_marie97]

What skates are these? X

[@Skatie]

These are a custom artistic setup. Risport dance boots on a roll-line dance plate.

[@elvinmay54]

I always found the outer two wheels was safer because it bumps about less

[@Skatie]

I find I keep the weight quite evenly spread between all the wheels but slightly more to the inner two wheels. I find it harder to target the outer two.

[@pixiemcgee9888]

Your videos are so important and informative ❤❤

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much xx 🤩🤩

[@pixiemcgee9888]

I am so grateful I found your videos! I'm alate in life skate. I had skated in the past as a small girl. Now I'm 40+ on rollerkates😂

[@Skatie]

Great to see skaters coming back to the sport. 💕💕⭐️🛼

[@pixiemcgee9888]

Stopping 🚫 obstacle #1 I have the hardest time learning proper stops.

[@Skatie]

It can be tricky as a lot of stops require one leg balance. Try to work through some balancing exercises too. That will help xx