How To Figure Skate ❤ Beginner Moves & Tips

[@refrigeratorskates492]

To anyone who is taking up skating: Just remember, every great skater had to start somewhere. Never be ashamed of falling, even if you are doing “simple” moves. Eventually, your “simple” might be a double axel :) don’t give up guys, wish me luck for my first Moves test :)

[@Sofabar]

Exactly!

[@nostalgicstars5060]

Agreed.😊

[@anidahoxha7352]

Refrigerator Skates true

[@Mari-kl5oc]

Then a double axel to a triple salchow. A triple salchow to a quadruple flip.

[@nostalgicstars5060]

@@Mari-kl5oc or a triple axel.😄

[@flowersandragons]

I have no idea why I'm here, but now I want to start learning figure skating

[@Sofabar]

That's awesome!!!

[@sillygooseenergy]

Sameeeeee

[@cac7129]

Same lmao

[@samasattar2002]

Jumin❤☻

[@byatiq2340]

You can afford the whole ice rink

[@zulux0029]

For all the Yuri on Ice people, it's okay to start skating because you watched a show. I decided to play piano because I watched Your Lie in April. I've become pretty good and I love playing piano! Go for it!

[@emmaleia173]

It makes me sad that people are made to feel ashamed for liking something and wanting to try it because of a show or a band or smth. Everyone has their reasons and that makes their story unique so yeah! get out there and start skating!

[@fIsh-cq7el]

@@emmaleia173 Yuri on ice is the only reason I took part in chasing my dreams :]

[@emmaleia173]

@@fIsh-cq7el that's absolutely awesome

[@takaranikiforov2515]

Yuri on ice is one of the reasons I fell in love with figure skating and one of the reasons I am learning to figure skate. This comment is so true never be embarrassed just because you originally like it because of a show, sometimes that’s where your motivation comes from

[@saazaki6418]

i wanna start figure skating but my family is poor and we cant afford ice skates sniff

[@nasarummi8616]

TIP: if you fall never put your hands on the ice try to get up without them you never know who's passing by

[@Sofabar]

That's a good tip!

[@MissGamerVideo]

A girl fell on the ice once and I was right behind her and I almost stepped on her hand >~< luckily I managed to get around her at the last second! I would of been so guilty if i stepped on her hand

[@jade5023]

Nasar Ummi yea you could seriously hurt yourself or you could get up but try keeping your hand in your space not outside

[@babycocoloco7079]

Nasar Ummi yeah that’s scared me

[@Ost3nia]

good tip. Or wear gloves :)

[@reallifefairy]

I'm 18 and I started skating two months ago, and I passed my basic 1 test last week. Skating is a dream come true! The speed feels amazing, and mastering new moves (even if they're small ones!) are accomplishments I'm incredibly proud of. I've wanted to do it for so long, but either my parents wouldn't allow me to, or external factors made it simply impossible. I only wish I could've started sooner. Watching championships and olympics and seeing all those graceful choregraphies is what truly made me want to skate. At my age, I know it's difficult to start, and I have to admit that practicing with 7-year-olds who are already better than you can be a bit discouraging. However, with age comes self-control and discipline, and that is what makes me progress faster. Anyone can do it! It's only a matter of will. If you fail, learn from your failures. Don't be afraid to start. You won't regret it.

[@bijna8721]

Thank you for writing this, I want to start skating. But I'm afraid for some reason. But thanks for this encouragement..... Let's do our best Best of luck

[@fienevandijk7224]

As of now, I'm only imagining ever being good at the sport. But I love watching videos or watching skaters in real life. In my current situation, I only go skating about once a year, and I just had my chance. I don't dare to ask if I can take lessons and I also can't really practice on my own. At the same time it feels scary to wait because then I might lose the chance of ever being good at it

[@reallifefairy]

​@@fienevandijk7224 I don't know anything about your situation, but I understand that it can be difficult to go outside your comfort zone and ask for the things that you want. May I ask what is holding you back? Is it the fear of not succeeding? Not wanting to put a financial strain on your family? If so, I can relate to both. I would always watch these beautiful routines online, or even catch a glimpse of these young and graceful skaters who are leagues above me when they were in a training session... And I felt terrible about myself. "It's too late to start, I'll never get to their level!" It took me a long time to get over my fear of failure and the "barrier" of my age, but eventually I understood that it is important to take action and control of your own life, and do the things that you dearly want to. You mentioned being afraid of never being good at skating if you don't take the chance you currently have. In my opinion, you don't have to be good at something to enjoy it. Even if you're bad at skating, as long as you take pleasure in it and appreciate the sensations it brings you, it will be amazing and bring you a sense of accomplishment. If the issue is a financial one, I can't really give you advice about it. My parents are lower middle-class, and I only have one sister, which meant that they had some money to pay the subscription for a basic activity (like dance or basketball). My sister and I both took modern-jazz dance classes when we were kids, but we eventually dropped them and never did anything else. We saved some money thanks to this, and after years of not doing any activity, I mustered up the courage to ask for what I wanted. My parents were really happy that I had found something I would enjoy, but they visibly cringed at the price. Thankfully, in my country, the state offered a 50€ discount for 18 year-olds who subscribed to a sports membership, and the club I chose also had a discount for new members. In the end, I paid like 380€ instead of 470€, so that was a huge relief! I won't be able to use the same tricks next year, but I'll get a job in the summer to earn some money and help my parents pay for it. I suggest you look up possible discounts you can get, and maybe get a job if you can (even if it's a small one, like babysitting or somehting!), but besides that there isn't much you can do... Then again, I don't know your age, so maybe you're a financially stable adult. Practicing on your own isn't something I would recommend. If you do, your progress will be slow and frustrating, and there's a chance you'll have bad habits when skating. If you do end up doing that, maybe you could book a session or two with a coach who can correct your mistakes and give you a few tips for your own safety and progression. Personally, I wish I could get private coaching instead of group classes, because the rink can get a bit crowded at times, but on the bright side my rinkmates and I can relate to each other! I hope you'll figure out what you want to do. As long as you're happy, that's all that matters. Sorry for the way too long comment, I got a bit passionate here! Anyway, have a nice day/night, wish you the best!

[@fienevandijk7224]

@@reallifefairy Just to clarify, I am very much not a financially stable adult. I'm 15 and I live with a family who I'm sure can afford lessons. The barrier, as you described it, is a mental kind. You see, I already partake in quite a lot of extracurricular activities so in order to start figure skating I'd have to stop doing one of them. Though that in itself is not at all a problem, the problem arises from the thought I'd have to tell my parents that. Thank you for being the message I woke up to. I realise that I'm in a situation that's so much easier than what a lot of people are in. I still hope to get some practice in myself, to be a 100% assured, and then I'll try to slowly creep in the idea with my parents. Thanks again and keep skating!

[@reallifefairy]

@@fienevandijk7224 Oh, I see! I'm glad you're not in financial troubles. And I understand why you don't want to abandon one activity for another, that's not exactly the ideal outcome. Hopefully your parents will agree to let you figure skate! I hope your self-practice will go well. There are some KZbin videos that give tips, and there are probably some social media accounts dedicated to giving advice to beginner skaters. Wish you the best, and keep skating, too!

[@justtrash1992]

Time to be a pork cutlet bowl fatale seducing the player in the town

[@radio.silence7719]

Just Trash ah yes

[@emmajean3797]

*shook*

[@arantxaperezgutierrez603]

YAAAAAAS

[@sweetcentipede9292]

mmmMMM yEs

[@stripe277]

Ommmg yaaas

[@witchylad6117]

watch the yuri on ice fandom pop out of nowhere

[@Sofabar]

Haha :)

[@toast3dplvm533]

Beautiful Insanity we are everywhere

[@witchylad6117]

Josh Dun's Right Arm YOI has actually got me genuinely interested in figure skating, I'm loving everything that's done by 'Johnny Weir' at the moment he's so amazing and you can really tell the influence he had on YOI in some of his routines! I'd definitely recommend him he's really great

[@-psweet-p5812]

We have an ice-skating radar, no ice-skating related video is safe 😂

[@miles6491]

Exactly

[@rinkoyuki5880]

When you fell in love with figure skating since childhood but you live in a tropical country and the nearest rink is 3 hours away.

[@nothingnothing9784]

rin koyuki i live in Brazil, im sooooo sad about that. I really wanted to but there is just one small rink in Brazil, and its not even for classes

[@pinkybates]

in ireland we don’t even have a skating rink and it’s not a hot country at all ;-;

[@mysticmagic8762]

Same ;-;

[@dhivyalakshmi123]

I can't even find a rink near 10000 hours 😭 and i'm crying now

[@nux5442]

Same

[@mayakylie5055]

I really want to learn to skate. I am fourteen, and yes, I know, Yuri on Ice isn't a good enough reason to start skating. XD but after I watched it, I really want to try and be,good. The only problem is, I am flat broke, I live in the middle of nowhere and I have no way to learn. Anyone have any ideas? Cuz I am all out

[@Sofabar]

Anything is a good reason to start skating! :) Have you thought about trying roller skating since there is no ice rink near you. I think it is perhaps cheaper as well.

[@mayakylie5055]

I have actually been roller skating since I was,five, I think is part of the reason I seem to be not too bad to ice skating. I have only ever gone twice, and they Were five years apart, but I can spin and I pretty much don't fall. I want to learn more. I actually found some cheaper rinks closer to me that I never knew existed, so maybe I can learn something

[@namvo552]

Maya Kylie I'm skating cause I'm too much of a victuri fan girl XD HELP

[@mayakylie5055]

XD me too

[@Sofabar]

Well I hope you will get that chance to go skating

[@magneticfantasys6180]

When you fall she forgot to tell you to keep your fingers in so no one skates over them

[@Sofabar]

Haha :D

[@maskedserial3043]

Omg that must hurt XD..

[@louisekim8344]

Same.

[@irgendeinesarah]

@@maskedserial3043 it does xD

[@infinitynina]

yup currently sitting here with a broken finger that’s all cut up from it being skated over😃😃

[@Mblaqka]

Any tips on the whole backwards skating thing? I can go forwards fine but when it comes to backwards my body just freaks out if there is any kind of speed :)

[@Sofabar]

Try going backwards while holding the wall. Also really build up your core muscles so you have better balance and can handle more speed. Another thing, try to master the movements you're learning before trying more advanced ones, you will feel more comfortable and confident then.

[@Mblaqka]

Thank you for replying! I've been enjoying learning how to skate but it can be a bit challenging learning in a group which quickly moves from one thing to the next without being able to focus on each person's weaknesses. But there isn't any other option in my city so I just try my best!

[@oliviaward8437]

Shift your weight to the front of your skates it's crucial to going backwards

[@trashcant69]

Olivia Ward eh no you will end up om your toepicks if you do that

[@oliviaward8437]

Cookie Hell no I've never gone on my toepicks it just depends on several factors

[@summersi3361]

I fell in love with figure skating since I was a child but I live no where near a skating rink >~< I honestly don't know how I'm gonna become a figure skater if the nearest skating rink lives about 2-3 hours away 😩😥

[@Sofabar]

That really sucks!!!! I hope they will build a rink near you!!! :(

[@skrillexzuchdautch6489]

SAME!!! 😢

[@feliciamalmberg6794]

Do it a few times a week? 2-3 times a week? i believe u guys can do it one way or another

[@biancaalexe5258]

Lol at least in your country there are rinks

[@leabeas]

I started to skate because of yuri on ice 😂

[@addifranc]

“Skating is a dangerous sport” aren’t all sports pretty dangerous? edit: ok y’all can chill i get it, it’s literally been 2 years i-

[@irisdxnvers3587]

Adrienne Francisco yes they are but skating is really dangerous. You’re on solid ice and can easily fall and seriously injure yourself with one wrong move

[@kappreesans8670]

Probably not swimming, unless you drown.

[@linajurgensen4698]

Pegasoos riding?

[@linajurgensen4698]

Pegasoos riding is a lot more dangerous

[@Alice-dj7ci]

Kapping II swimming can be dangerous too I’m on a swim team and sometimes if you make the wrong move it can make it hard to breath or you can slip on the board when diving

[@sydney5630]

To all beginner figure skaters out there: don’t be afraid to get some speed or just don’t be afraid when trying out new elements! It worked a lot for me!

[@Sofabar]

Yes! Great advice ❤️❤️❤️

[@zariel3238]

The first time I went ice skating ⛸ I was in Georgia and my mom fell and had to get mouth surgery because her braces cut her mouth open and I haven’t been skating since. This Saturday I am going with my friend ice skating in my home town (Florida) so this will be helpful for me and my mom.

[@Sofabar]

Omg your poor mom!! Hope she is fine now 🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@catlover-fp5ig]

Just a tip for people trying to learn a one foot glide; before you try skating forwards with a one foot glide, practise just balancing on one foot by the wall, when I was learning I'd try to stay on each foot for 3 seconds before swapping. Once you have that, try doing a one foot glide forwards by the wall, holding it for the same amount of time (3 seconds). I've found it's actually easier to balance on one foot when you are gliding forwards somewhat quickly; even now I can glide on one foot for a much longer time than I can balance on one foot by the wall, so don't worry if you can't balance on one foot for long, just keep practising and I promise you'll get there someday. :)

[@laurenantle9963]

After watching Yuri on ice is feel like everyone wants to be ice skater's. That's why we're all here, isn't it?

[@Sofabar]

A lot of people for sure 😁

[@secretuser7007]

I watched yuri on ice and felt a connection I have never felt before. I wanted to get back into ice skating

[@reb2229]

Same as Secret User. Did figure skating at a reputable school back in my home country around 15 years ago. Sustained an injury, had to lay low for just over 6 months and then.. Just never really got back into it. Not sure why, honestly. Fast forward to now... Depression had me beat for over 11 years and I've decided to take up all my hobbies from when I was a kid :D Watching Yuri on Ice reminded me of something I lost within me. I really truly thought I had nothing I enjoyed or anything I'd ever look forward to. Also low key acknowledged some things about my sexuality, god this anime is GODTIER Also re-watched Forest of the Piano and Your Lie in April. They originally seemed mediocre when I watched them like 3 years ago , but that's what depression really does. It just takes it all out of you sadly. Wanting to learn Yuri on Ice soundtrack (as well as many other pieces I used to love) has also taken me back to that :) I'm exploring so many hobbies now, and I'm so glad that I watched this

[@DontBeNegativePhotography.96]

Ive always wanted to even as a kid, but my family was poor

[@user_2099]

Nah i came here to become the next Yuzuru Hanyu

[@NinjaTellTales]

3:25 Omg I love doing that XD I used to do roller skating (But only from like year 3-5/6) and I just love doing that XD

[@Sofabar]

❤️❤️❤️

[@thejennagames8843]

oml i loved doing that back then but one time i spread my legs out too far and i did a splits thing and that really hurt :(

[@haileyclemmons8333]

Yess it’s so fun

[@ambyrene]

I am so bad at both roller and ice skating 😔😔

[@Sofabar]

I'm sorry to hear that! :(

[@skurczybyk12]

Amber Renee Just keep practicing, you'll get better over time. Nothing comes instantly :)

[@rcatdoesgames5461]

Amber Renee It takes a ton of practice believe me! But what I learned is that you just need to be prepared to fall. I also learned it was easier for me to start off with roller blades sine their movement is more fluid so you can understand moving in them easier.

[@rcatdoesgames5461]

Amber Renee a side note, if your struggling with Ice skating try to get ice skates with a double blade, they help with balance

[@AliyaF-gz5du]

Agreed... I have the same problems Balance is my probs

[@jcmew]

It’s so funny how almost everyone is here because of Yuri on Ice. Don’t worry, I am too

[@d8042]

aYe

[@scara-mara]

We are everywhere

[@emokaeya8845]

Yes

[@nekoplayzx7211]

Julia M I don’t even know what that is Xd

[@gachalife9312]

Lol we're everywhere

[@nesramirez9592]

I visited this video about 3 months ago, with an anxious and uncertain heart and a pair of rentals. I joined the learn to skate program, skating 2 hours a week, 14 years of age and motivated. I’ve mastered everything in this video. Remember kids, no matter how old you are, it’s never too late to start skating,(or anything for that matter!) Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.

[@monochr0mia]

a really helpful video! I laughed when I read 'How to fall', because one time I skated, I fell down 6 times while everyone else did not fall 😝

[@Sofabar]

Haha! It happens, but at least you got back up! Happy you liked the video too!

[@augustinebels]

i got so emo i fell apart I remember my first (and only as of right now) time skating I never fell and even was able to let go of the wall after a while, but at that point we had to leave. My sister fell a lot, it was great.

[@deletedyeet6668]

yee

[@deletedyeet6668]

i got so emo i fell apart ferard is real

[@ervinbioco4670]

WE. WERE. BORN. TO. SHIP. VIKTUURI!

[@karen._.skates9078]

Ervin Bioco yeee

[@maskedserial3043]

Ervin Bioco WORSHIP DA VIKTORUUUUU~~~

[@AsherSlaysTho]

Yuri on ice???

[@annak901]

This is the only reason I want to skate

[@elaus123]

Ew

[@AlwaysIvyRachel]

I love seeing skating videos from you! Even though I've passed this level by now, it's sometimes nice to see these "reminders" of sorts, haha.

[@Sofabar]

So glad you liked the video! Hope I can make some videos that will be more advanced :)

[@topsy304]

same, though they never tought me to do the T stop

[@adrianna8560]

Same XD

[@evelyngomez4680]

I did cheer at school, but since I’m a senior and the season is over, I was wondering what was next in my life. I debated on going to my local ice rink to try figure skating out, and going to the rink today was the best decision I could make. I hope to improve soon ❤️

[@Sofabar]

Yayyy that makes me so happy to hear! Wishing you all the best in that and please keep me updated 💕💕💕

[@YesYes-gy8px]

I like this girl and channel because she s good at explaining! Other channels are not helpful Not to be rude! I used this video and in one week I started to skate easily and now I can do quads

[@Sofabar]

Thank you! Wow quads? That's cool!

[@victoriahristoforyt6818]

You can do quads in just one week?

[@renwinchester4465]

I'm about to go ice skating with my friends and I haven't been in almost 11 years. This is very helpful. Thank you.

[@Sofabar]

Super happy to hear that is helped you out!! x

[@SaikiKFann]

Is your name a supernatural reference

[@renwinchester4465]

@@SaikiKFann Yep!

[@SaikiKFann]

@@renwinchester4465 cool

[@happypanda6754]

i remember watching there tutorials when i first started skating and i was so proud when i could do my two foot spin and now im working on combination spins

[@Sofabar]

That's so awesome! Good job! x

[@becca1424]

Thank goodness! I do like Yuri On Ice but I'm so fed up of seeing it in all of the comments on skating videos. What brand are your skates? They have leather soles?

[@bluebosnian]

Becky her skates are Grafs I think 🤔

[@baejavu5442]

ME TOO ITS EVERYWHERE

[@Sofabar]

Hahhah 😝 My skates are Graf. Do you mean inside? I don’t think they’re leather insoles.

[@_Atlatus_]

I remember in kindergarten I would "accidentally" fall and not get back up while skating cause I was tired

[@Sofabar]

Hahahha 😂😂😂

[@cyberqueen7784]

This video really reminded me of my first ice skating lesson when I was younger. I started skating when I was 13 but I had to quit when I was in high school. I chose to go back to figure skating in college and I've been progressing fairly well with my coach, who's very skilled but also encouraging. I now skate for my college's figure skating team.

[@Sofabar]

That's awesome!

[@marie-celinevlote3504]

Are you from Germany? Because I say the Sparkasse sign in the background.

[@Sofabar]

I live in Germany yes :)

[@sopheyy7573]

Omg ich möchte wieder Sport machen und seitdem die olympischen Winterspiele in Südkorea sind bekomme ich den Gedanken nicht los mit Eiskunstlauf anzufangen! Kannst du mir bitte sagen wo ich einen Kurs machen kann für Anfänger oder an wen ich mich wenden könnte? Ich wohne in Sachsen, zwischen Zwickau und Chemnitz.

[@williamlieske4503]

I'm German too (actually) but I'm way more comfi talking English or Russian though. Also your pronunciation is so good!

[@americasdancelife]

Hazzaand Lou for some reason I thought this was gonna be a pick up line

[@daphniestarr]

Please do a video for more advanced skaters!!!

[@Sofabar]

I will!!! ^.^

[@MAX-on6pl]

The comments are motivating!!! I was always interested in skating , ballet etc but cud never afford . These things are also not really encouraged in my place . The place I live in hardly has any opportunities to start off with . It's easy to say to make ure own opportunities , but it's really difficult to do it. Fortunately like a miracle my aunt asked me wat I wanted on my bday and so I took the chance to ask her inline skates.i watched some u-tube vids and had to practice all by myself at home coz we don't have good roads or parks to practice in. Figure skating is something I wud love try out atleast once before I die. I love music , skating and ballet and figure skating had it all. U donno how emotional I got watching Yuri on ice. Waiting for s2❤️

[@15vibessxx]

Hi! I know this video was 6 years ago, but I just gotta say thank you so much for making this video, I have figure skating tomorrow and I was a bit worried because of last time I went, and didn’t know how to stop, or even tricks to do, even tho I’ve watched a lot of tips for figure skating videos, none of them really explained it as well as this video did, this gave me much for confidence and knowledge. Thank you so much!

[@noahfujioka1588]

I'm a figure skater and this is really useful to learn n.n I want more figure skating videos a bit more advanced!💕💕💕

[@Sofabar]

Happy you liked it!!! I will get right on it ASAP!!!

[@noahfujioka1588]

SofaBar *-* Oh you reply me! Love you💕

[@gleeforever4087]

Kitsune Carstairs what’s ur best move

[@heaveniridescence6993]

Noah Fujioka Take care on your journey to excellent skating!

[@karolinelrke9392]

This really helped me beforehand, I had my first lesson today and I think I would’ve been completely lost if I hadn’t watched this on the train. Really good show and tell especially for people who haven’t stepped foot in an ice rink before! Thank youuu

[@Sofabar]

So glad it helped ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@helen8022]

I love this video! Also couldn't stop thinking during the walking bit "Make sure to assert your dominance to the ice by remaining in T pose"

[@Sofabar]

Hahaha!

[@fr33f4l4st1ne]

I was just thinking i will find a way to be able to skate someday. Then i see that quote in your video. I dont know why you put it there, but thank you. I feel encouraged. I will find a way!

[@Sofabar]

Yayyy! Wishing you all the best in your skating journey!! Would love an update one day!! 🙏💖

[@benedettamattei6878]

i will start skating in semptember, so could you make more videos about the preparation and for beginners like me , please ? p.s. you are so lovely and i like a lot your videos, you motivated me to start doing stretching and exercises again after 5 years 😅😊💚

[@Sofabar]

Yes, I will 100% do more! So glad to know I have helped you in some way, thank you for the support!!!

[@Sofabar]

Thank you!!!!

[@benedettamattei6878]

+SofaBar thank youuu :D

[@chiyuki8709]

Benedetta Mattei Stretch! Flexibility is a key point in figure skating and also do core exercises and cardio good luck x

[@benedettamattei6878]

+euna +euna Yeah, a month ago I started doing 3/4 stretching and legs and abdominal exercises 3/4 times a week, I feel much improved, now I can do back bend and almost split, also thanks to Sofabar videos I feel very motivated. But i do cardio very rarely because it makes me feel too much tired ahah. I still have August to do better, I will try to integrate to the exercises as much as possible a bit of cardio! Thank you so much!🍀 (sorry for the bad english)

[@SpilltheTae]

Watching Yuri on Ice made me suddenly miss skating which I gave up 4 years ago and now I'm kind of wondering why I did that when I used to love it so much

[@人です蕎麦]

Me too. I was a complete natural. If I hadn't given it up, I'd probably be something a little like a star right about now. I'm thinking of bringing that joy back.

[@TsukiNaito1]

The spins at the end: Jealousy! I wanna do that.

[@Sofabar]

One day!! ❤️❤️

[@weebgurleverythinglover6618]

how years old was you when you started this? because i want to start figure skating and im 14 years old can you give me some adviceses? thanks

[@Sofabar]

Uhhh I think I was 24 when I made this. I started skating at 10, but 14 is not old to start skating! It’s never too late!! ❤️

[@rae9112]

@@Sofabar is it still possible to compete if I start skating at 15? :) also I dislocated my knee 6 months ago and am finally at a point where I feel recovered but I’m scared that I might dislocate it while skating since there’s a lot of leg movements, are dislocations common in skating?

[@SaikiKFann]

@@rae9112 it’s possible

[@belmar_]

You make it look so easy😭 The way you flexed those ballet skate movess geez I'm jealous 😭😍

[@이나경-w6u]

I skated a little when I was young and am trying to pick it up again. I forgot all the basics and stumbled across your youtube! Big help on getting back on track :) hope you make more videos!

[@holly6080]

I'm excited for the more advanced videos. I've been skating for about 3 years now and even if find these videos very helpful :)

[@Sofabar]

So glad you liked the video! Thank you!!! I'll be right on it with those more advanced videos!

[@kalujan2004]

"now we're going to start with a hockey stop!" (does snowplow stop)

[@Sofabar]

You can call it that as well ^.^

[@sprinklersister5]

YES!!!!

[@stripe277]

Hockey stop is bothe feet on one side I thought

[@imtired5963]

When I went skating there was this little girl that cut me off when I started going faster and she was like 4 luckily I didn’t hit her.

[@Sofabar]

Yes good thing!

[@norbertogomez6439]

Im learning ice skating right now and I love it. I felt so good when I could finally slide without loosing control and falling. Now im learning to stop, its a little difficult to me, im doing my best. Greetings from Mexico!

[@Morghena]

Just found this video! I've been on the ice only twice in my life, but I love it so much! I'd really love to get into a bit of figureskating one day (as a hobby only though, I'm probably way too old for competitive). I'm gonna have to try these moves the next time I get a change to skate!

[@kyralebaron9876]

Hello! I am currently learning ice-skating, (I'm 15) I feel like I have the confidence to do some of the jumps but I am a little nervous to try skating backwards- I have a friend that has been ice-skating since 2019 but since covid, he hasn't been able to progress much but it's still so impressive to me of what he can do- I'm just nervous of falling haha- you might not see this but, how did you manage to overcome nervousness? :')

[@Sofabar]

Make sure to learn all ways to go backwards first before you start jumping and you can start be holding the wall first when you go backwards, then slowly weaning yourself off of the wall, until you feel comfy to do it alone. Practice it everyday and eventually you'll feel better about it! ❤️

[@사이다-v5l]

Going backwards goes before doing jumps (all jumps start from backwards except the axel). You should start with backwards swizzles, move onto backwards pumps, then stroking, etc.

[@Luna-cp5rl]

I'm not a beginner but I still think this was very helpful. I'll use your explanations the next time I'll go skating with one of my friends! ^^

[@Sofabar]

Yay! Glad you found it helpful!!! xoxo

[@riintoast257]

I wish I was still skating so I could to a skating cover of ‘History Maker’ :,,)

[@Sofabar]

That would be so cool!

[@izzytuohy4101]

Skating is so so hard.I was trying to look for a really good video to show my friend she wants to start.But she doesnt have the confidence and the quote at the beginning will really help her thank you!And so will the video

[@Sofabar]

So glad!!

[@annabellaramos7189]

this video is so helpful !!! i just recently started skating and had trouble because i was so used to skateboarding and putting all my body wait on one side so whenever i would ice skate i could only balance on one foot and it was very painful. i’m glad i found this one i’ve been looking for a good tutorial for so long, thank you ! :)

[@Sofabar]

So happy you liked the video a lot and found it very helpful ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maribug333]

I've took an interest into ice skating when I was 6 cause I thought it was cool but I've lost interest for some time but i started watching YOI and figure skating or just skating in general last year and I got motivated to learn again cause I didn't really get the hang of it back then so thanks for this helpful vid!

[@Sofabar]

So glad you liked the vid and you were able to find love for skating again! x

[@emie240]

if only I had enough money to buy actual skates. :')

[@Sofabar]

Maybe you can find some used ones that are in pretty good shape on Ebay?

[@AllNatural7]

Ahhh, great idea!!!!

[@happybubble4863]

Don't know if this is still relevant to you but if you have decathlon in your country, they have cheap skates that are good to begin with ... this way if it doesn't seem like skating is something you want to continue you didn't spend a ton of money and if you do want to continue you can save for better skates starting from there

[@vanellaicecream9821]

o김대슥 go for roller skates first

[@ericawilliams188]

o김대슥 you can rent skates at your local rink to see if you really like skating then maybe you could invest in some cheap used skates from a used sports store or off eBay

[@revs8028]

Thank you!!! I watched a popular anime called “Yuri on ice!!!” Although that was about a year and a half ago that I watched it I’ve recently been watching real figure skating- Too bad corona made all of my ice skating rinks close for the year. Any ideas for how to begin skating in the summer?

[@em-kb9et]

I am a a skater as well, just remember just one trick won’t be right until u understand what you are doing wrong. A trick takes a lot of time to pass.. or if you get it well enough that makes you faster to learn then that’s great! I just wanted to put it out there because a lot of people in skating give up because they keep falling or it’s not there thing anymore or just not being able to get a trick right! Have fun on the ice⛸❤️

[@lice1095]

Omg I''m getting such nostalgia from when I was young doing lessons ... I really want to get back into skating, but I live in Florida, and have zero skating rinks near me, so I can only dream of starting again.

[@isabel-df1oy]

yuzuru hanyu is such an inspiration thats why im here sooooo

[@sydneymarie2821]

What kind of skates are you wearing in the video? I am interested!

[@Sofabar]

Grad Edmontons :)

[@sydneymarie2821]

Would you recommend them for beginner skaters?

[@katyabdelmaksoud6987]

Even though i am not a beginner but I loved this video ❤️❤️

[@Sofabar]

So happy to hear that, thank you love!

[@andreagenaille4417]

I feel really good about this. Thanks. I did all of these today which means I’m making progress. 👏🏼😊

[@Sofabar]

Yay!!!

[@jenna6556]

I’m 15 years old and I went ice skating 2 days ago and I loved it so I’m gonna do some lessons and so excited !!!! So I’m here to learn ahah

[@xenaer4135]

Jenna Stama How’s it now?

[@jolettepelaez9004]

I'm here because I WAS BORN TO SHIP VIKTUURI

[@karen._.skates9078]

OTAKU WEEB Same

[@mawreena-]

OTAKU WEEB Saaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeee

[@mayakylie5055]

Yes!

[@kuramayi2861]

SAME YVNGVYNJGBYYN

[@bangtaninyourareayaoiyuri8784]

yassssssssssssssssss😍😍

[@kkstar1297]

I've learned a lot of these moves like the one foot glide, the marching, the swizzles (the backward swizzles took me forever to learn.) and the marches. The biggest issue that I have now is the snow plow stop. Every time I try to do it I end up falling and landing my hips in a w position. Which is actually very scary for me because I've just recovered from hip surgery last summer. So my question is how do I do the snow plow stop safely?

[@Sofabar]

Hi there! Try doing it on the wall or have your friend/trainer hold you, you should gain more balance and confidence this way. Once you feel good about it, give a few without help a try. Also to have good balance, you have to have a good core, so it wouldn't hurt to try a few core workouts :)

[@kkstar1297]

SofaBar I do physical therapy every day to help out my legs and my core get a little stronger. My left leg is still a little weak from the surgery. But I'm willing to do my therapy for as long as it takes so I can get stronger on the ice. Thank you so much for your help. I deeply appreciate it.

[@kyoumu5389]

Yuri on ice anyone?

[@justabean4465]

Kawaiicupcake263 Literally didn’t have any interest in figure skating until I watched Yuri! On Ice and now I’m like “I LIVE IN FLORIDA BUT IM GONNA LEARN TO FIGURE SKATE!!!!”

[@chuli5335]

Brirose22 same to me xDdd now i wanna fukin learn

[@stripe277]

Lol half of the comments I read are yoi fans

[@kyoumu5389]

Lasair Stripe XD

[@silverstar6779]

Yep XD

[@chestersantidiaz7450]

I wanna learn how to skate cause it just looks so majestic. I live in the tropics though but man when I tried 4 years ago, it felt so magical. The cold, the ice and the way it just wraps around me like a frosty blanket. I wish I could skate again.

[@sabrina760]

I’m a hockey player, but I’ve alway loved watching figure skating. I’m really good at skating on hockey skates, but I can barely stand on figure skates because I always trip over the toe pick. I’m going ice skating next week, and I’m going to try skating on figure skates for the first time in years. (I’ll bring my hockey skates too though so that I can use those if I want to.) I’m really excited! if I like it enough, maybe I’ll take lessons one day.

[@katierowland8081]

Do you know any good skates for beginners? I'm starting lessons in September and want some for my birthday (August) but I don't have a clue what to buy.

[@Sofabar]

Well I'm not sure which is the best for beginners, but every boot brand has beginner boots. I started out on used SP Teri boots and then switched to Graf Richmonds, and then when I started doing more doubles I switched to Graf Edmintons and have stayed with that type of skate since. But I hear the Edeas are really comfortable, so maybe it's worth taking a look at. Usually the websites of the boots will say for which level skates are for. Hope that helped a bit! :)

[@chiyuki8709]

katie anne Jackson ultima excels, they're about 100 dollars USd with the blades

[@xxtoxxicgamerzxx6945]

katie anne what skating do you want to do figure skating Hockey or speedskating (i do that)

[@heeheejin9181]

IDontLikeYou i rlly want edea but its really expensive is there a cheaper one like under 100

[@GymnasticsParadise]

May I ask for advice? My mom gave me her old skates from about 1970s or so and they are SUPER wobbly around the ankles. Tehy are stable down but not up. Is that normal? Like when I just walk my ankle can roll left and right. Is that the way it should be?

[@vchi0626]

They're probably tied a little loose. Try asking someone to help you pull them a little tighter?

[@cydweeb3721]

Gymnastics Paradise no its not normal. They don't have enough ankle support. Dont skate in them

[@jasonmartin1326]

Gymnastics Paradise No it's not I would say 1. Try tieing tighter Or 2. Get new skates You can easily break your ankle if it's wobbly or doesn't fit

[@Sofabar]

Like what everyone else said, if you can't tie them tighter, then it's best to get new skates. Not worth spraining your ankle over.

[@bethjewitt2057]

Gymnastics Paradise NO

[@MonicaMae]

I have stepped on the ice today for the first time , and when I tell you I’ve never liked anything more I’m dead serious Unfortunately I can’t take lessons and go there often , I think I’ll be able to go 2-4 times a month but sessions are 2:30h long so I have plenty of time to do something I am pretty impressed by the fact that I fell just once but I think I won’t be able to go with rental skates for long My size is too small and the one right after is too big so I preferred going with the one that’s a bit smaller for stability at least I expected it to be easier tbh lol but I managed to skate around without holding onto anything after the first hour so I feel pretty proud of that Why is stopping so hard lmfao ? Anyways I really hope to continue this I’ve never felt more interested and free doing something , I can’t believe how quickly 2:30h passed and how much I already wanted to be on the rink the second I got off Already counting the days to the next session

[@louisalzate6185]

ive only skated for about 2 hours since well i live in a tropical country but im still watching this 👍

[@aliatk]

I don't even know how to skate but i really enjoy watching these on youtube.. my work is just about sitting all day so i would like to try skating it seems so fun! No ice ring any where near by but i'll see what i can find

[@inolas.2399]

It's so demotivating that every famous skater started at such a young age (I don't wanna do it professional but does anyone know what I mean idk)

[@thisis_suicideseason]

Ikr, I wanna learn how to figure skate and take part in competitions (YOI motivated me, what a surprise) but I should have started 10 years ago :/ And I'm only 14 😑

[@gukoas5318]

yo I'm taegyu trash You can still start! I’m starting soon, yes you’ll have to work WAY harder because those who started as children have many more years of experience, but you’re the one who decides weather you’ll be able to make it or not. I’m also starting because of YOI after failing at 7 years of dance. I started when I was 4 and quit years ago, I wasted my time on something I didn’t even like.

[@yourstrulyeya9347]

I'm just watching this so I can attempt doing yuri on ice stunts 😅😂

[@Sofabar]

Hahaha sounds awesome! :D

[@yourstrulyeya9347]

SofaBar thanks 😊😊

[@lixxiia3819]

Boy those are advanced moves

[@yaha7039]

Lena Nothing is advance if you practice hard enough. xD

[@_insertcheatcode_]

Eros Routine for the win!

[@catheedia913]

I hate using rental skates cause my feet always end up in blisters and my ankles always hurt....and the toe picks suck XD. I encourage everyone to bring your own skates.

[@Sofabar]

Oh yeah, that sounds horrible! O.o

[@AllNatural7]

My sentiments exactly!!! I believe they gave us Hockey Skates and they were very firm, tough...I guess so they could last longer since they were rentals. Are Ice Skates the same size as our regular shoes?

[@ELVISCAMILO1]

Tomorrow i am going to the ice for the first time and this one is the best one i found thank you so much. I wish I could subscribe on your channel 10.000 times.

[@Sofabar]

Awww you're too sweet! x

[@foreign_swaggerz_]

This is helpful. For someone who used to skate as a child and is just now trying to learn once again!

[@Sofabar]

So happy to hear that!!! x

[@anthonyalves4655]

6:24 I totally nailed this step

[@Sofabar]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@xenaer4135]

Anthony Alves lmao

[@zerotwo5884]

Yuri on Ice!! inspired me to try figure skating but there is no skating rink near our town so I won't be able to become a beautiful pork cutlet bowl :'(

[@Sofabar]

Awww, I'm so sorry to hear that! Have you thought about doing roller skating? ❤️

[@lavanyarana9333]

Why Do I Fucking Love Kaneki me too 😞😞😞

[@taylorgamble7722]

What age did you start? I'm thinking of starting, but I don't know if I should.

[@Sofabar]

I started at 10 with synchro and then concentrated on singles at 13. You should start, if you really like figure skating, it's worth a try! :)

[@arii9436]

Is 11 too old to start? My balance and flexibility aren't too good but I can do splits (nothing else though)

[@naib8644]

It's never too late And 11 is quite young, shouldn't be any problem lol

[@lyric-epardlo]

I’m starting now at my tween age.

[@riendessus5793]

Just bought my new skates online, can't wait to try them :)

[@heidivillaran4215]

Thank you, this is great! Even for being a teacher, you clearly have not lost sight of what it is to be a beginner. Thank you!

[@Sofabar]

Glad you liked it! :)

[@classanime5285]

Yoi fans let's come out and do this for Victuuri!

[@loydoyanddi2342]

Is 13 too old to try learning to be a professional Figure Skater?

[@sandrakauneckiene5666]

you are never too old.Im 13 years old and i want to learn to skate but the ice skaiting rink is 100 miles away.So if you want to skate just do it.

[@loydoyanddi2342]

Sandra Kauneckiene Ok! TYSM! ❤️

[@importanceofbeingfernest]

you are *never* too old. As long as you try your hardest you’ll be great.

[@sydneyhazel277]

Omg same! I’m 13 and i really want to skate

[@lixxiia3819]

When you’re in your 20’s it’s a bit old if you want to be a competitive skater

[@cloudflores9838]

Can i get a link or know where you got your gloves? Thanks

[@Sofabar]

www.decathlon.de

[@cloudflores9838]

SofaBar thanks

[@cloudflores9838]

SofaBar German? 😭

[@parisaesthetics6874]

I started skating when i was 5 and it has been a dream come true for me because it feels like ur gliding across an ocean or like flying.

[@lauren5953]

Just wanted to thank you for this super helpful video! I just hit the ice for the first time since I was a kid and it was so helpful to have these techniques to work on so I wasn't just flinging myself in without a game plan. Can't wait to progress along with your videos. :)

[@Iceskating112AJ]

ur spins are amaz

[@Sofabar]

Thanks so much!!!

[@chryssaandrk5525]

This reminds me yuri on ice

[@Sofabar]

:D

[@levi_usfab9695]

Anybody else got inspired by Yuri on ice?

[@Sofabar]

Many people haha ^.^ ❤️

[@levi_usfab9695]

SofaBar XD

[@helloimsomeone447]

Me .-.

[@yxnnxh7149]

I’ve been thinking for a while to take up ice skating, I ice skated for the first time yesterday :) I’ve actually done roller blading since I was 5, so it wasn’t that hard and it only took me 10 minutes to get used to the ice and start skating around like a pro or something lol It’s a lot of fun and thank you for this video 💗

[@rullahalhassan6686]

As a kid I’ve always admired ballerinas and figure skaters but I never got to do it. After watching YOI I remembered how much I loved it even though I haven’t done it. I’m thinking of joining a beginners program this summer but I need to convince one of my siblings or a friend to come along too. Watching people ice skate, they look so free and in control and graceful and I want to feel that too one day

[@rullahalhassan6686]

@MrSy I’m happy for you! Hope everything works out

[@Sofabar]

I hope you are able to do it one day!! Sounds like you would really enjoy it!! Sending you positive vibes that it happens for you 😊😊😊😊

[@Sofabar]

Hope you also get that chance to start classes!! Wishing you all the best!! 😊😊😊😊

[@elliemegel2846]

I know you are a fitness channel but canI have some tips on the Axel? I keep making progress and then lose it

[@Sofabar]

Sure! Try to make sure your body, arms and leg are going straight out of the circle when you jump into the air, so you're not going into the circle right away, don't worry the force will bring you back into the circle. Also make sure you have a good outside edge before and that when you step forward your arms are going back and will then shoot forward as I said above. Making sure your arms are not coming in from the side or wherever. Always back and then forwards.

[@elliemegel2846]

Ok thanks!

[@adrienette2222]

okay not to be rude but the yoi fandom is turning into those armys, like we understand that you got your inspiration from yuri on ice but we dont need to see it on every single ice skating video we click, we really want to skate and we want to see what others are doing too, its kind of bothering me not seeing resulting comments and only seeing yuri on ice comments that can actually benefit me. personally, i love yuri on ice but im not out here commenting something about it on every video, i really want to learn. im sorry if it came out as rude but if you understand what i mean, it really annoys some of us.

[@eternia1229]

I know right! I just stared watching Yuri on Ice, but really I just love to ice skate and would love to get better at figure skating, and needed a video that would help me because self teaching myself hasn't worked as well for the past few months (shrug)

[@thecatofyoutube209]

Can You PLEASE don't bring this to others fandoms who are just chilling on their corner and ont saying anything ? Thank You from not only a unbothering fan but a yuri!!! On ice fan too. ( i think everyone is talking about us because we are getting so famous, and others are jealous :'), but we are still here)

[@lovelyyoungho528]

armys gets hate for existing lol

[@chewywolfie9989]

I'm sorry for bringing in another fandom. ADRIENETTE OH MY GOSH

[@lepordygamer1465]

@@chewywolfie9989 dude PREACH🔥

[@ellaparker2546]

When I turned nine I went ice skating with some friends. When we got off the ice I saw someone skate over a five year olds fingers. Blood EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Sofabar]

Ewwww I would die 🤢🤢🤢

[@SaikiKFann]

Oh my gods are they ok

[@SaikiKFann]

Poor kid lost their fingers

[@h4m.mp4]

I thought this was a video on tips for basic "tricks", since I know all this. I did hockey for 7 years. But still, this is an amazing tutorial! Well explained! Not what I was originally looking for, but if you can't skate at all this would help you A LOT.

[@Sofabar]

I’ll definitely think of something like that! Stay tuned 🥰 Glad you liked the video anyways ☺️

[@h4m.mp4]

@@Sofabar Haha sure will!:))

[@Cerberus03]

I used to love going ice skating in Germany. I didn’t do it as a sport, but we would go there casually. I used to live there for a while and we moved back to Australia. I watched Yuri On Ice a few months ago and it reminded me of how fun skating was. I miss it and want to get good at it but it’s just so expensive and far away,

[@Sofabar]

I hope you will find a possibility in the future ❤️