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Is it easy to skate backwards?

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It can be a bit tricky to master, especially if you’re not that confident on your skates yet. However, once you understand the basic technique, it’s not too hard. To start, simply point your toes together and carefully “march” backwards by lifting your feet slightly off the ground and putting them back down—just the opposite of skating forwards.

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How do you turn while roller skating backwards?

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To turn from your starting position, aim your rear end in the direction you’d like to go, and push off away from where you’re currently standing. You can also turn by leaning slightly in the direction you’d like to go while you glide.

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How do you do a backwards crossover?

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Look over your shoulder in the direction you’d like to go, and extend your arm on that side behind you with the palm facing forward and your shoulder back. Keep the other hand in front of you slightly, also with your palm down. Put your weight on the leg on the side where you’re looking behind, and move your other leg in and out as you skate, while moving your body weight up and down at the same time. As you pull your other leg back in, move your foot in front of the one that’s bearing most of your weight so that your feet line up.

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How do I slow down with roller skates?

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To slow down, position your feet in an upside-down T shape, with the rolling foot pointing forward and the other foot pointing sideways, dragging on the ground behind you.

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