What Are The 9 Crucial Roller Skating Fundamentals - Can YOU Name Them All?

Hi Skaters, this is a really interesting one as I asked on my Facebook group what the members thought are the roller skating fundamentals. So few said edges so I decided that was it, this video idea was born! haha.
Happy rolling
Katie xx
0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Falling
0:55 - Posture
1:42 - Skating Forwards
1:58 - Stopping
2:39 - Edges
4:54 - Backwards
5:28 - Transitions
5:56 - Balance and Weight Transfer
6:11 - Pushing
6:30 - Bye Bye
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[@lollett1]

All I keep hearing is “Fun and Mental!” 😂

[@Jophiel50]

I love it😁🤣😂

[@Skatie]

😂 😂

[@depressoespresso5904]

from watching your videos i thankfully got it drilled into me that edges are very fundamental and very important,,, so much so that i forget about falling the very first fundamental😅😅

[@Habitualizehealthcoaching]

Thank you for talking about edges because you’re RIGHT it is very much overlooked by others and it’s very CRUCIAL! You give the best explanations, Katie 💛

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much x 😎🤩🛼

[@Alg3rian]

The best teacher for sure! we really need a video on how to jump

[@Skatie]

I have a video on the free jump and also a half toe loop. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIqoZIqqrdh5rdk

[@Jophiel50]

You are so good! This is such a fabulous video and you are an amazing teacher! I like the other comment about “fun and mental” as that is exactly what I feel like taking up roller skating at 51😁. Thank you so much for your videos; literally saving my hiney!

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much x 🛼⭐️💕

[@adelinamuntean7903]

Thank you sooo much this playlist is exactly what i needed

[@Skatie]

So glad it’s helping xx.

[@clairedollin3202]

Another brilliant video 🎉

[@Skatie]

⭐️⭐️💕💕🛼⭐️

[@SaraKin123]

This video is pure gold! Thank you so much, dear Katie ❤

[@Skatie]

Thank you xx 🛼⭐️💕

[@shufflingfate4703]

Thanks so much! loving your videos!

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much ⭐️💕🛼😎

[@tamaragordon5791]

Well done skatie.

[@Skatie]

🛼💕⭐️

[@wallhagens2001]

I'm working on my fundamentals... And getting better! Thanks for helping me on my journey. ❤

[@Skatie]

Thank you so much for the super thanks. It’s great to hear the videos are helping you. Have fun 🛼⭐️😎🌟

[@TinoAmaral]

Thank YOU this is video is very informative, and Thank YOU for including the fact that there are safer ways to fall. I learned by accident (PUN intended) but the tuck and roll is always the safest to avoid broken. I have been enjoying all of your videos. Some of the things I can do better, some will take me a little bit longer, but like anything in this life... it is all "Work in Progress ! And we have to continue to reach for the next level. Thanks for helping me to understand the "Fundamentals" ! ! ! !

[@Skatie]

Thank you for such a lovely comment xx have fun on your skating journey 🛼⭐️💕

[@alegria1813]

Im getting my roller skates tommorow this video has a perfect timing !

[@Skatie]

Have fun! ⭐️💕🛼

[@anjollabanton230]

After 100 rewatch, I have noticed that toe stopping gently outdoor ,I should be able to draw a line with my toe stopper like yours 👍👍👍👍what a game changer 👌👌👌

[@Skatie]

Yes! That’s me leaving half the rubber behind! 😂. Apply pressure slowly and as you slow, press harder. Think of the brake pedal on a car, same principle.

[@alanrader3016]

Thanks, just what I needed!

[@Skatie]

Fantastic! 💕⭐️🛼😎

[@lidia1407]

Thank you for your videos. You're incredible❤. I'm learning again after more than 40 years without trying. I only knew how to skate forward and then stop doing a turn. Now I'm learning all of the rest 😅. You said in some of your videos that a big skate is a bad idea but how big? 1cm or less bigger would be OK? I'm between sizes and it's complicated 😮.

[@Skatie]

The between sizes is such a struggle. To give you an idea; my foot measures 248mm and I skate in a 255mm. You need a snug fit but you it needs to be comfortable, too small and you’ll find your toe hitting the front of the skate. Can you possibly try them on?

[@32angelus]

Amazing video🎉

[@Skatie]

⭐️💕⭐️🛼

[@MsLadyL]

Katie, do you think you can organize the videos in the playlist based on the order of importance of skills as highlighted in this video?

[@Skatie]

I’ve created a playlist that goes with this video but by the powers of KZbin I don’t think I can organize them in a particular order. If you follow the grades videos that gives a good structure for which skills build on the next. I’ve also got a drills video which works similarly.

[@hollywood5703]

I don’t want to fall !

[@Skatie]

Have you got all your safety gear? Those padding shorts are a game changer too. I find it’s always my hip that gets a nice big bruise and those shorts work so well to take the impact.