7 Reasons Why Your Roller Skating Is Not Progressing - Important Tips For Beginner Roller Skaters

Hi Skaters, I'm really hoping this video helps you find a couple of things that help your skating journey and get you happy rolling in no time.
Katie xx
0:00 - Intro
0:13 - Tip 1
0:47 - Tip 2
2:04 - Tip 3
3:12 - Tip 4
4:34 - Tip 5
5:12 - Tip 6
5:50 - Tip 7
7:08 - Bonus Tip 1
7:40 - Bonus Tip 2
8:42 - Bye Bye
9:04 - Outtakes
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[@motherearther218]

I have scoliosis and my head leans forward so I'm always thinking about my posture which leads to me thinking about everything. This was helpful!

[@Skatie]

I’m so glad it helped you 👍🛼💕

[@edengarden6811]

I have scoliosis too! You can do it.

[@himanipatel4727]

It's too help full U have any class in london

[@-currentlydreaming7104]

thank you Katie, I just got my skates and I've always had trouble even learning how to stand, I truly do binge your videos to help me learn, you're an amazing teacher and I really appreciate you!

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much. Hope the videos are heeling you with your skating journey 💕🛼👍

[@shantaiii]

I bought a pair of skates last year just before winter so I’m really looking forward to getting outside this summer! Your videos are some of the most helpful I think I’ve come across! Thank you for these! I can’t wait to put them to use 😁

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy your skating journey 🛼👍💕

[@henderson1985]

Thanks for video. I start my first skate class next week. I’m excited and nervous

[@Skatie]

Have lots of fun 💕🛼👍

[@vape_monkey]

Thanks for the bit on the elbows and belly buttons.

[@Skatie]

Hope it helps. 🤞🛼💕

[@backwardblackbyrd]

I've never heard someone use your bellybutton to explain posture and shifting your weight but it's really great way to break it down!!

[@Skatie]

Thank you. I try and think of different ways to explain things as sometimes one way may click with one person but not with another… 💕🛼👍

[@3.6_Sara]

Awesome, thank you so much!

[@Skatie]

💕 🛼 ⭐️

[@kenm34]

I binge watch your videos constantly even at work lol

[@Skatie]

⭐️⭐️⭐️💕🛼

[@lovemystery7328]

Excellent like always. Thanks 😊 🫂

[@Skatie]

👋💕👍🛼❤️

[@sunagatti7257]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 this is enlightening!!

[@Skatie]

🛼👍💕

[@Astridl123]

Exactly what I needed 💕I'm definitely the flappy hand skater currently 🤣arms going all over the place

[@Skatie]

😂 love this. Glad it’s helped you 💕🛼👍

[@naseeha101]

Thanks Katie really enjoying your vids compared to others I’ve seen ☺️

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much 🛼💕😀

[@numberoneeditss]

Thanks Katie! U such a good skater!

[@Skatie]

Thank you x 🤩🤩

[@cangwm]

Very helpful! thanks

[@Skatie]

👍🛼💕

[@Mincity_]

Thanks, I always do that choppy skating lol and now i know what to do !

[@Skatie]

You got this! 😎

[@osaze61]

Really the best instructional videos I have seen. Bonus part with "cones" same concept used for riding a motorcycle, look where you want to go... Thank you

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much. Cool tip 🏍️

[@mnkypushinbutins]

I'm having such a hard time doing crossovers. I don't really know what's keeping me from learning the skill other then falling. I know falling is inevitable.

[@Skatie]

They’re very tricky. I have a full video on crossovers which may help you.

[@claireneeson5246]

I love your videos! I've now nailed edges and I'm using your tips to work up to 3-turns...🙂

[@Skatie]

That’s fantastic. Well done

[@dave_dave]

You're Katie and I've been watching Skatie. Ooooooke Doke! 👌

[@Skatie]

😂

[@betyminarikova7311]

I just bought skates, I hope your videos are gonna help me aaaaa :3

[@Skatie]

You’re going to have so much fun. Make sure you protect yourself too ⛑

[@asgardgeoff]

Nice vid, thank you.

[@Skatie]

💕🛼👍

[@inlineskatesandhybridbikes1110]

Outdoor wheels~ My wheels are for indoor use and the hardness is 96A Yesterday at the roller skating rink~ 😁👏👍

[@Skatie]

Yes, Wheels make a huge difference!

[@sonialadystardust]

I love your vidéos, they are sooo helpfull ! Thank you from France. 🤩😘🙏

[@Skatie]

👋 thank you so much. Merci 🛼💕👍

[@mzsumner87]

To add to Tip 7 you can also change out your cushions/bushings it makes a big difference.

[@Skatie]

Yes. Especially on the beach bunnies the stock cushions on those are rock hard.

[@luablau]

Yes!!! I'm planning to go to a skate shop where I could try some and choose how I like them best!

[@lidiaplartus]

Hi Katie, I live in UK but I have inline skates. I really want to learn to dance in mine. Do most of the principles you teach for quads also apply to inline skates? I am a complete beginner.

[@Skatie]

At lot of it crosses over quite well. The edges are different as on inlines it’s more about the lean of the body and for spins rather edges you’ll use the rocker of the inline frame.

[@luablau]

7:34 someone behind the glass made me think of whack-a-mole 😆 Anyway, I've been wondering about one of the plates you have. Why should one choose a plate without a hole for anything at all instead of using jam plugs?

[@Skatie]

I think the plate without an option for a toe stop is definitely an additional pair. I have them for figures but some skaters who only skate rhythm or jam choose them too as they know they won’t use toe stops for their chosen type of skating. They’re definitely for a more experienced skater who has chosen their personal style

[@nellaboo6775]

Hey could I ask what skates you’re using here ? Or what your favourite skates to use are ? Many thanks 😊❤️

[@Skatie]

These are a Risport dance boot on a roll-line dance plate. I always wear Risport boots I find them so comfortable. They’re good for narrow feet. My plates tend to differ as I have some older kit but the modern equivalent is Roll-Line. This is high end kit and a big investment. A good beginner skate version would be the rookie artistic. You get a lot of great features in these for a reasonable price. amzn.to/3DHNVbh

[@Kalmaro4152]

How do I prevent breaking my ankle while skating? Cause I just snapped my ankle like a twig a few weeks ago, but I wanna try skating again when I heal.

[@Skatie]

Ouch!! Hope you’re healing ok. Concentrate on good technique and wear your safety gear too.

[@sammiewashburn5189]

I used to skate at a rink pretty often as a kid/teen with my family. Then i stopped for many years.i started taking my kids now taht they are old enough. It did come back to me sort of after a while but it is not just like riding a bike lol. So at 37 ive bought some skates to try to practice at home too. I find that if im listening to music and not thinking about it i skate pretty well but as soon as i start thinkong about it i cant skate anymore. 🤦‍♀️ But i dont know how to improve skills if i dont know what my weigjt and balance is doing in the first place. 😮‍💨

[@hanalin1668]

Hi, Do you have tips for people that struggle with their gross motorskills? I've been trying to skate for a while now but I only progressed a little

[@Skatie]

It sounds like you’re doing well. Always remember to not compare yourself to others, skate for you at your own pace and for your own enjoyment. Don’t forget all your safety gear, if you do take a tumble it’s much less painful that way. Most importantly have lots of fun. I believe in you 👍🛼💕

[@slaywhatuwannaslay5035]

i love rollerskating, but unfortunately i dont know where to start with tricks. skating really helps with my mental health, but unfortunately my mental health gets in the way of my skating, and im way too afraid to try any tricks. hoping that i get the hang of some new stuff soon though

[@Skatie]

Have you seen the fight the fear video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5DagIVsebp5nbc

[@jaynicetv640]

Im trying to figure out of my skates are too big. How are they supposed to fit exactly? I tool the insoles out and there is about an in oh space between my toe and the front of the boot is that normal? I also feel like theres a little room behind the heel. Thanks for your help!

[@Skatie]

That does sounds a little big. My foot print on my inner sole is almost to the tip. Lacing the boot tight around the mid foot can help to lock the heel in but they do sound quite large.

[@djlarryb68]

I like your skates! Where can I order those in mens?

[@Skatie]

These are Risport dance boot on a roll-line plate. They are a custom setup. If you’re looking for something similar in a beginner skate you could look at the rookie artistics. amzn.to/38tE3WZ

[@djlarryb68]

@@Skatie I live in the USA. Looking for a Risport boot on one of the Roll Line plates

[@Skatie]

Have you got any local skate shops? They’d probably be a good place to start as trying them on would be a good idea to make sure you get the correct width and size etc. have you measured your foot to get an idea of size?

[@djlarryb68]

@@Skatie none that carry Risport in my area, Northwest Alabama. I've found a few online sites. Maybe Indiana about the closest to actually having a warehouse?

[@galaxyplayz296]

Here in the philipines i dont think P6,240 is enough for a wheel changing skate and with aluminum and adjustable toe stop i think its about 8000+ but thankyou for this vid katie🥰🥰😘💕

[@Skatie]

Oh my, the prices can really fluctuate between countries. 😢💕🛼

[@galaxyplayz296]

@@Skatie yes 🥺

[@lilyflynn6683]

trust my advice as i am a competing roller skater but when skating a lot of your balance is from you torso as well as your arm. For your torso you want it to be string and straight to stop you from leaning to one side. For me personally swinging your arms dose not help to keep your balance you need to use them to benefit by keeping one arm in front of you and the streched out beside you. Hope this helps .

[@Skatie]

Agree, great advice. I used to compete too in dance and free skating. What’s you’re main discipline?

[@lilyflynn6683]

@@Skatie I am mainly a free skater but sometimes do dance

[@Skatie]

It’s so unusual to find a free Skater here in the UK anymore. Most do dance. It’s great to hear there are free skaters out there still. 💕

[@hannahslife0092]

I think I've been doing the posture wrong. (I've been leaning forward to much) which might be why my back starts hurting after a while.

[@Skatie]

Oh yes. That could definitely make your back ache. Think of bending your knees and keep your back straight instead.

[@igballehasani9910]

Hi Katie,when I try to do bubbles I always end up doing a plough stop. Do you know how to fix that?

[@Skatie]

Make sure your weight is on the inside of your skate (big toe) if the weight is on the outside (little toe) you will do a plow stop rather than a bubble. Hope this helps you. I do have a video just on bubbles too which may help. Happy rolling

[@igballehasani9910]

@@Skatie Thank you

[@russellstorms2674]

Can you tell me if you used radar energy wheels by Reidell...if so how good are they

[@Skatie]

I’m afraid I’ve not tried them but I hear a lot of skaters say they like them. Also the airwaves get a lot of compliments too. I’ve linked to both of those wheels in the wheels video uploaded this week.

[@russellstorms2674]

@@Skatie are the airwaves good too. And where do you get them. You can give me the website for the wheels. You also give a lot of details on wheels and how they grip.

[@terryburkey4837]

In your next video could you tell me what size I should get if I have like weird feet size I may size 8 but sometimes I can get a size 9 could you tell me about that in the next video please love your videos

[@Skatie]

Hi. For skate sizing the best way to get the right size is to draw around your foot onto a piece of paper and measure the longest point. Then check the website of the brand you want to buy they’ll have a size chart. Match that foot measurement to the skate size. Skate sizes don’t always correlate to shoe size. Hope this helps you x

[@mikaillegazpi04]

may I know the brand of your skates please? thanks!

[@Skatie]

Hi. In this video I am wearing Risport Dance boots on a Roll-Line dance plate.

[@glenstanbury9747]

Skatie what skate would you recommend for a uesd to be a good roller skater now a lot older lady skater for indoor and outdoor skating pls help

[@Skatie]

It depends greatly on your foot width but chaya Melrose and suregrip boardwalk are good start skates along with the Candi girl Carlin.

[@glenstanbury9747]

@Skatie i will say im 74 but am going to do this would thst change the skatr someone said rio signature and need the wheels to be ok for rink and outside without having to change them each time im so confused there are so many out there

[@Princesspeachfan456]

I took a knee a bunch today,it stopped me from some bad landings.

[@Skatie]

Well done 👍 Definitely a good one for dealing with the wobbles. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@elenadisalvatore7268]

Ciao Katie ma i tuoi pattini che marca sono?

[@Skatie]

Ciao. Sto usando uno stivale Risport Dance (prodotto in Italia!) E un telaio da ballo Roll-Line (prodotto anche in Italia!) 💕🛼

[@elenadisalvatore7268]

@@Skatie grazie di cuore ❤️

[@brendasantos3518]

How can I stop myself from running into things

[@Skatie]

I have a stopping video too kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ3Wd6aCmrChqJo

[@kasumikat]

Im pretty sure the reason im struggling to skate is because of my pronation/collapsed arch on my feet. I get pains around the ankle and heel everytime im in the skates for more than 30 minutes and i feel scared to push myself because i might trip over a rock or twist my ankle (also im like 5'11"). I've been skating for over a year now and i can barely go up and down (i got that choppy movement currently) but i would love to street skate and even learn some jam skating at the local london meetups

[@Skatie]

It could be an inner sole would help to support your foot better? Have you got a skate shop near you that could fit you or offer some advice? If the skate isn’t fitting and supporting you properly it can really hinder your progress. Do you have the correct size skate? A skate should fit tighter. More like a sock than a shoe.

[@scarvenhe975]

you might me able to get custom orthotics that fit into your skates that could help with that

[@alisonmarsh9325]

my toxic trait, starting with the advance tricks rather just trying to stand in them

[@Skatie]

Haha, I know what you mean, it's exciting to learn new tricks, but you're right its so much better to lock in this fundamentals first. xx 🤩

[@alisonmarsh9325]

@@Skatie nahh its a me thing I've always understood the harder stuff more 😂 but totally i have to be careful because i have Epilepsy and i just wanted to have a new hobbie so yeah

[@alisonmarsh9325]

@@Skatie if u don't have an smooth service to roll on what can i do ??? i can literally only skate outside and my skates aren't made for it and as a beginner 🥲🥲 and i already don't have money for extra things i bought second hand skates 😭

[@Skatie]

Finding a good surface outside in one is the hardest things. Some people use car parks but obviously be careful of the 🚘! Others use tennis courts again check the rules as some tennis courts don’t allow skating.

[@alisonmarsh9325]

@@Skatie oky thanks 😊 bless you 🙏❤