ONE ACADEMY

Learn to Inline
Figure Skate.

A structured 11-level Learn to Skate program covering the basic skills needed to build a strong foundation in inline figure skating, with each skill taught in the order it should be learned.

Complete the program and you will have the core fundamentals needed to progress into inline figure skating with a better understanding of balance, control, edges, turns, spins and introductory jumps.

ONE ACADEMY LEARN + TRAIN
01 LEARN TO SKATE
11 levels.

Work through the complete Learn to Skate program in order, from the first basic skills onward.

55 skills One clear path from the beginning
02 OFF-SKATE TRAINING
Train off skates.

Classes and training designed to support strength, balance, mobility, control and skating performance.

Video classes Train anywhere
01
Follow the program

Learn to Skate gives you the skills to work on and the order to learn them.

02
Learn at your pace

Watch, practice and return to any lesson whenever you need it.

03
More than video

Lessons combine video with written coaching, key points and practice guidance.

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LEARN TO SKATE

01

Level 1

5 skills
01
LEVEL 1

Skating Position

OVERVIEW

Learn the five key things to think about when finding your basic skating position.

KEY POINTS

01

Toes slightly pointed out.

02

Knees slightly bent.

03

Arms slightly forward.

04

Head looking straight.

05

Weight slightly forward.

PRACTICE

Find the skating position and check each of the five points. Keep your weight slightly forward without leaning too far forward or too far back.

02
LEVEL 1

Fall down and stand up

OVERVIEW

Learn how to come down from a forward fall and two ways to get back onto your skates.

KEY POINTS

01

If you feel yourself falling forward, try to fall toward one side or diagonally.

02

Use your hands as you come down.

03

To stand, bring one foot underneath you.

04

Use your hands for support as needed.

05

Come into a squat and return to your skating position.

PRACTICE

Practice getting from the floor to one foot underneath you, then into a squat before standing back into your skating position.

03
LEVEL 1

Forward March

OVERVIEW

Learn how lifting the knees from your skating position begins to move the skates forward.

KEY POINTS

01

Begin in your skating position.

02

Lift your knees with your toes pointed out.

03

Bring each foot back toward the center as you put it down.

04

Avoid allowing the feet to keep moving farther apart.

05

As you gain speed, the movement will begin to create a glide.

PRACTICE

March forward while focusing on lifting the knees and bringing each foot back toward the center before the next step.

04
LEVEL 1

Forward glide

OVERVIEW

Use the speed created by your Forward March to bring both skates together and glide forward.

KEY POINTS

01

Begin by marching forward.

02

Build a little speed before trying to glide.

03

Bring your feet parallel together.

04

Stay in your skating position.

05

Allow the skates to roll forward without continuing to march.

PRACTICE

March until you have some forward speed, bring both feet parallel, and hold your skating position while you glide.

05
LEVEL 1

Skate and dip

OVERVIEW

Combine your skating position, Forward March and Forward glide with a controlled dip while continuing to roll.

KEY POINTS

01

Begin in your skating position.

02

Keep your feet parallel.

03

Bring your arms forward as you lower into the dip.

04

Reach forward to help keep your weight over your skates.

05

March first, glide, then add the dip.

PRACTICE

Build speed with your Forward March, move into your Forward glide, then reach forward and lower into the dip while keeping your weight over the skates.

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