Before we tell you how to slow down on skates, we will generally consider the very technique of skating, the knowledge of which will be useful to beginner hockey players and figure skaters.
If you are not sure that you can master all the wisdom of skiing without the help of a professional and noticeably shy while on the ice, then classes with a trainer can help you - individual or group. For those who want to learn the basics of ice skating on their own, we recommend that you read the following tips.
If you already know the technique of roller skating on asphalt, it is best to forget it for now. Now you also have to leave in the depths of your soul a sense of constraint, which is inherent in every newcomer who goes out on the ice in front of more professional guys. Holding on to the side, step on the ice and connect your legs so that they do not disperse in different directions. Stand still for a few minutes.
For the initial glide, it is necessary to push off with the ridge edge, timely bending and straightening the knee of the supporting leg and transferring the weight of the body to the other leg. The main thing now is to understand that the push must be carried out not with a toe, but with an edge.
However, skates for beginners have a more complex aspect than gliding. It is very important to learn how to slow down. Let's find out how to do this.
How to brake on skates: method 1
Sit on one, sliding, leg, and the second, free, carry forward. In this case, the back of the ridge rests on ice. Often, even after a slight acceleration, before you stop the movement, you have to drive 3-6 meters. But this method has its own advantage - the beginner will not have to make any complex movements.
How to brake on skates: method 2
This method of braking resembles the previous one. The only difference is that you do not take your free leg forward, but take it back to scratch the ice with the cloves of the ridge. This will help you slow down and make a stop. But here it is worth remembering that it is on the figure skates there are notches on the blades, but on the hockey they, alas, are not provided.
How to brake on skates: method 3
This method was called the “plow” and it was borrowed from skiers. Sit on both legs, pressing on the heels, and the front parts of both skates first slowly pull together, and then do it more sharply.
Skating Braking: Method 4
Point your right foot to the left side at approximately an angle of 50 degrees. In this case, push the limb with such force that there is friction of the ridge on the surface of the ice. Tilt the body back a little and sit down so that the center of gravity moves down and back, otherwise the force of inertia will push you forward.
Skating Braking: Method 5
Turn the body and both skates sharply 90 degrees with respect to the trajectory of movement. At the same time, tilt your body back and press hard on the skates, as if you were going to cut ice. Moreover, the higher your speed, the lower you need to stoop. Pay particular attention to balance control.
Skating Braking: Method 6
This method is called a "semicircle." While sliding, extend one leg forward, press on the inner rib, trying to put the free leg so that it is at an angle of 90 degrees to the supporting one. You will drive about half a meter before stopping.
Skating Braking: Method 7
This method is recognized by skaters as one of the simplest. True, it takes time to master it. Transfer the weight of the body from one skate to another and press the rib very hard, which will allow you to make an almost instant stop.
Do not think that on the listed methods of braking the skater's arsenal is exhausted. In the process of training, you will gain the necessary practical experience and will soon be able to stop skating using various methods (depending on speed, situation).