Roller Skating Transitions - Turning For Beginners, Forwards To Backwards & Backwards To Forwards

Roller Skating Transitions - Turning For Beginners, Forwards To Backwards & Backwards To Forwards
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Turning Forwards to Backwards Tips
2:29 - Standing Still Demonstration
3:19 - Moving Demonstration
3:35 - Turning with your Shoulders
3:58 - Turning Backwards to Forwards
4:20 - Standing Still Demonstration
5:17 - Moving Demonstration
5:34 - Bye Bye
6:00 - Outtakes
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Roller Skating Transitions - Turning For Beginners
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[@MsElegantChick]

It's 2023 and this is the VIDEO I need...just getting back into skating...

[@Skatie]

Have fun x

[@arianasquillace]

Thank you! Transitioning from forward backwards has been a road block in my skating journey. You explained it so clearly to and I was able to finally get it! Thanks for being such a great teacher :)

[@Skatie]

🎉 Woohoo. Well done x. That great news. 👍 👏

[@osaze61]

The mechanics in slow motion....Salute

[@Skatie]

Sometimes it just helps to see exactly what is happening.

[@melodikos]

You're very good at explaining,you and Deby are my most favorites

[@Skatie]

Thank you. xx. 🛼

[@AB-zm4mj]

I don't get the second foot. Debby lift the toe, Katie lift the heel. I feel Katie's way is more natural, but i still have issues with it 😢

[@elainetodorov9584]

I just found this channel and rollerskating is my favourite sport. Great advice, you have a new subscriber. :)

[@Skatie]

Thank you. x. Definitely my favourite sport too! 🛼

[@TownGirl04]

Thank you so much! 🌹 I can skate, but didn't know how to turn. This is great instruction on how to do it! Straight and to the point and not 35 min on how to do it.

[@Skatie]

Thank you. So glad you found it helpful. x

[@dandymcgee]

It's interesting, if you watch the three turns Katie does at the end of the video there's none of that weird leg at 180 degrees opposite thing. Especially in the forward to backward spin. She just does a very slight hop on her dominant foot and swings the other around directly in line with it. That seems like a much more viable and comfortable turning method.. maybe the way everyone teaches it is not that great? Most moves seem better swift and fluid and break down when you try to explain them slowly or step-by-step since there aren't discrete steps in reality.

[@Skatie]

Love that you noticed these. They are three turns. They are executed on one foot so slightly more of an advanced step but I can absolutely demo these too. These are much easier on a rink as the foot will slide. As you say, when I’m outside it becomes a slight hop as my wheels won’t glide on such a rough surface. Great spot and an idea for another video. Thank you x

[@Chisewono]

😊 Great Expectations after watching Skatie. Encouraging content ❤

[@Skatie]

You got this. Have lots of fun! 😎🌟💕🛼

[@jordjosh2]

thank you thank you thank you

[@Skatie]

Hope it helps. Have fun! 🛼💕⭐️😎👍

[@joy5605]

Yayyy I was waiting for a transition vid

[@Skatie]

Fantastic! Hope it helps xx

[@dandymcgee]

Going backward to forward is so natural feeling.. but forward to backward requires a lot of intentional movement to get that foot all the way 180 degrees. 😅

[@Skatie]

Definitely. Forward to backwards can be tricky as the feet have to remain in the direction of travel, otherwise, splat, ouch.

[@Yanabananaable]

Thank you for saying that backwards to forwards is trickier! I’m really struggling with making it look smooth (I’m doing that hop thing you did 🤣) and everyone tells me it easier than forwards to backward which I’ve unlocked! So glad to have found your channel! X

[@Skatie]

It’s definitely tricker as it requires lots of one foot balancing. You’ll get it. Sounds like you know what you need to do with a bit more practice it will come. Enjoy your journey xx 🛼

[@sleepragent_]

@@Skatie For some reason it's 8447747474737 billion times easier for me to go backwards to forwards then forwards to backwards. Idk why?

[@Skatie]

@@sleepragent_ maybe it’s the shoulders? Take note of your shoulder movements when going backwards to forwards and see if you can do the same going forwards to backwards?

[@sleepragent_]

@@Skatie OK thank you!

[@emily_toots]

This was super helpful and I love your energy Katie!!

[@Skatie]

Thank you. xx. Hope you’re enjoying your skating journey x

[@withlumina]

Omg I’m stuck, still couldn’t do transition without falling. Thanks for the video ♥️

[@Skatie]

Make sure to practice it stationary until you get really comfortable. You’ll get it xx

[@cashkash3386]

No knock on your video. Good video but this is something you can’t watch a video on and do, I watched videos for weeks and weeks and nothing worked. My advice to you is to keep trying to do it the best way you can my transitions doesn’t look like everyone else’s but it gets the job done. And when you learn it then you can add your own sauce to it

[@dianecopnehaver7597]

Thanks for these tips for turning backwards from forward. Much appreciated, having had problems with the "spread-eagle" position! I am an artistic skater, so your tips will make this much more enjoyable!!!

[@Skatie]

Oh yes that is such an awkward position. Ouch! 🛼👍💕

[@oliviah.4741]

These tips really helped omg. I realized I wasn’t lifting up my back wheels slightly while turning in the position. First time practicing this, I’m turning like an amateur now. Problem solved. 😂 Thanks a lot ❤

[@Skatie]

Amazing! Well done xx

[@Chisewono]

Thanks!

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much 💕🌟🌟

[@claudiacarvalho2773]

Thank you ❤

[@Skatie]

⭐️😎🛼🌟

[@trinitysullivan8868]

The fact you said backwards to forwards is trickier but I “accidentally “ mastered that in just a few hours. But a week later im still struggling to smoothly skate forward to backwards

[@Skatie]

It’s odd how some things click differently for some people. You’ll get the other way, especially as you say, you’ve mastered the harder way!

[@adelesteele3854]

Thanks for this video makes great sence xx

[@Skatie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@herr_viktor]

Nice vid!✔️

[@Skatie]

Thank you 🛼

[@mxrizzzmxrizzz]

You’re so underrated I love ur vids tysm! :)

[@Skatie]

Thank you xx

[@analiavieytes7902]

thank you !!!

[@Skatie]

⭐️⭐️⭐️💕

[@jan_ice3]

This was a good tutorial! I'll keep this video handy ❤❤

[@Skatie]

Glad it helped x ⭐️💕🛼

[@lamainethetrain]

I got it. This tutorial was amazing.

[@Skatie]

Yes! Fantastic, well done. We make the video but you put in the hard work. I’m so glad you’ve unlocked this one xx

[@d.mariaramirez3319]

Thaaaaaaank you :D

[@Skatie]

Hope the videos helps xx

[@PeppermintTaste]

Super helpful explanations! I just have one request, I wish the moving demo wasn't edited with a cut in the middle of the transition and a 180-degree shift of perspective, it's a little disorienting and hard to keep track of which foot is which. It would be nice to have an unedited shot of each transition, and maybe even in slow motion. :)

[@Skatie]

Thank you. That’s a very good point. Thank you for mentioning it. I’ve told off hubby (the editor) and he says “sorry, he won’t do it again”. 😉 😂 We’ll be aware of it for future vids. Thank you xx 💕💕

[@itsaylalol1075]

Hello !!! I just discovered your channel and love it. Can you also make a video about quad skate brands ???

[@Skatie]

Great idea. I mention a few brands in My anatomy of a roller skate video.

[@cottondreams3600]

This is gonna help me a lot when I finally get roller skates for my birthday![P.S: its in 23 days c:]

[@cottondreams3600]

Hopefully I do get them- lol

[@Skatie]

Fantastic. Have you decided which skates yet?

[@lanaiyaparker6325]

I’m still perfecting skating backwards especially around curves but transitioning from backwards to forwards I naturally got asap. I’m struggling forwards to backwards 😅

[@Skatie]

I have a detailed video on the open book turn which might help you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5qzkpqCpruZgJY

[@AB-zm4mj]

I’m almost there. I practice today near a wall at the rink… but I keep looking down and I have issues turning the second foot. But it’s ok. I’m still beginner, I lol be patient

[@Skatie]

You have an amazing attitude. I 💯 know you’ll get it as you’re so positive! 💕⭐️⭐️🛼

[@AB-zm4mj]

@@Skatie thanks but... Meh... 😂... My husband came for the first time at the rink with me and recorded me. I still had baby Bambi legs (warm up) and didn't look as awkward as i thought, so i think that helped me in my "I'm not progressing and I'm upset" kinda mood, the recording helped, I'll try doing more. I don't progress as fast as i want. But i try to put in my head that ok if I'm slow, as long as I'm getting better. Heck, in one session this week i even went on a rougher concrete path and rolled over few cracks! But o really want those transition down to be able to stop backwards before i do anything else

[@inge2989]

Hey love your videos! Which roller skates do you have? I can't find them anywhere but they seem perfect

[@Skatie]

Hi. Thank you. These are some really Old figure skates. The boot is Risport Cristallo on an Atlas plate and Britney Spears wheels! None of which I think are currently available it’s all so old. A similar modern setup would be Risport boots on a roll-line plate and soft outside wheels 60mm 78A

[@inge2989]

@@Skatie Great thank you!

[@gaillewis6553]

Thanks. I vounteer at a skating club and this is so difficult to teach children who cannot do the open hip / spread eagle type position. Do you have any tips to help?

[@Skatie]

It can be done in a tighter V position if a skater cannot turn their hips out too far. Also if it’s done by lifting the feet more then the open hip position becomes less pronounced. But it can be slightly trickier like that.

[@sofiolaverry]

Thank you! It's so funny the fact that I can do it perfectly with my dominant leg but I can't for the life of me with the other lol

[@Skatie]

Yup. It’s so frustrating. One side just doesn’t seem attached to my brain some days! 😂 🦵⭐️💕🛼

[@sofiolaverry]

@@Skatie lmaoo exactly!!

[@christopherconkright1317]

My feet don’t turn out….. I have a think where my feet turn straight in toe toe. I can’t turn them out heel to heel I’ve been trying for weeks. I have had this since a kid. Is there another way to turn forward to back? My foot goes about 45 degrees when I try. I I’ve dead stopped many times now

[@Skatie]

I have a transitions 2 video which has lots more options. You may find a different way much easier. The heel heel is a very awkward position

[@aptorrez]

What if I’m unable to open my hips enough to point my toes opposite each other?

[@Skatie]

You can do it in a more acute v angle it just means the turn will be sharper. It’s not a very natural position.

[@nomadicnewbie]

So I just realized that during front to back transitions I spin on my heels instead of my toes. That has been working fine for me. Do you think that is a bad habit I should break?

[@Skatie]

If it’s working for you I say continue. I only don’t teach it that way as turning on your heels requires a straighter knee and I’m all about the knee bend! 😂

[@maryscott1239]

I’ve had a hip replacement so I can’t get that 180 degree opening. What else can I do?

[@Skatie]

You can do it at less of an angle it just makes a tighter circle, more like a mini spin to turn.

[@tracyheath6076]

Wait Wait Wait..... what was that move you were doing at the end????? Do you have a tutorial on that?????

[@Skatie]

As I skate off? It’s called a 3 turn. I don’t have a video on that one yet as it’s a bit more advanced. I will do one x

[@tracyheath6076]

@@Skatie please I'm ready and want to learn.

[@biff5856]

So you don't bring your free foot to the instep as in a figure mohawk turn, forward to backward.

[@Skatie]

You can bring it to the instep if you prefer, that’s another version of this one but as it’s more difficult I don’t show that.

[@biff5856]

@@Skatie o.k. that sounds good to me. Anything that's easier. This is so much more skater friendly than figures

[@mimi.b868]

I'm still working on it 😭

[@Skatie]

You’ll get it. Take your time. It’s not an easy move x

[@sylviaisafoot6570]

4:51

[@Skatie]

🛼

[@sylviaisafoot6570]

@@Skatie wasn’t expecting a reply woah. I just wanted to put a timestamp for myself so I could see the footwork of a backwards transition

[@rollergirl5356]

Thanks!

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much ⭐️⭐️⭐️💕💕💕🛼🛼. We really appreciate the support xx