ONE ACADEMY · LEARN TO SKATE

Level 2

5 Lessons

MOVEMENT + DIRECTION

Start moving with more control.

Level 2 builds on the balance and forward movement you developed in Level 1 by adding more control over where you are going.

Work through the five lessons in order. Practice both directions whenever the element can be performed on either side.

IN THIS LEVEL

01 Turn Around On the Spot
02 Backward Marching
03 Forward Lemons
04 Forward Two Foot Glide On a Curve
05 How to Stop

LEVEL 2 · LESSON 1

Turn Around On the Spot

01

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Use Forward Marching to turn around on the spot with control.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Begin in your skating position.
  2. Lift the foot on the side you want to turn toward first.
  3. Keep the marching steps small as you turn.
  4. Keep your head upright and your body balanced.

PRACTICE THIS

Turn slowly in one direction using small marching steps, then repeat in the other direction.

READY WHEN

You can turn around in both directions without losing balance.

LEVEL 2 · LESSON 2

Backward Marching

02

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Use a reverse foot position to begin moving backward with control.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Begin in your skating position with your toes turned inward.
  2. Lift one foot at a time.
  3. Return each foot toward the center before lifting the other.
  4. Keep the steps small and controlled.

PRACTICE THIS

Take small backward marching steps, returning each foot toward the center before the next step.

READY WHEN

You can march backward continuously while staying balanced and in control.

LEVEL 2 · LESSON 3

Forward Lemons

03

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Create forward movement by opening both skates outward and drawing them back together.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Begin with both feet close together.
  2. Bend your knees as the feet move outward.
  3. Turn the front of the feet inward to begin the return.
  4. Rise slightly as you draw the feet back together.
  5. Keep your eyes looking forward.

PRACTICE THIS

Open the feet with bent knees, then rise slightly as you draw them back together. Repeat without lifting either skate.

READY WHEN

You can perform continuous Forward Lemons without lifting your skates.

LEVEL 2 · LESSON 4

Forward Two Foot Glide On a Curve

04

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Change direction while maintaining a controlled Forward Two Foot Glide.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Build some speed and move into your Forward Two Foot Glide.
  2. Turn your shoulders and arms slightly toward the curve.
  3. Let the skates follow your upper body.
  4. Allow either foot to move slightly ahead as you turn.
  5. Practice the curve in both directions.

PRACTICE THIS

Glide forward and gently turn your shoulders and arms toward the curve. Repeat in both directions.

READY WHEN

You can glide through a controlled curve in both directions without stepping.

LEVEL 2 · LESSON 5

How to Stop

05

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Learn to stop using either a T-slide or the EDGE pick.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Keep your weight over the leading skating leg.
  2. For the T-slide, place the trailing skate across the direction of travel and let it slide behind you.
  3. Keep your upper body facing forward as you stop.
  4. For the EDGE pick stop, place the EDGE pick behind you while keeping your weight over the leading leg.
  5. Learn both positions from standstill before adding speed.

PRACTICE THIS

Practice each stopping position from standstill. Once controlled, add a slow glide and practice with either leg leading.

READY WHEN

You can stop with control using both methods and either leg leading.

LEVEL 2 COMPLETE

Ready for Level 3?

Level 3 builds directly on these foundations with Forward Stroking, forward-to-backward transitions, Backward Lemons, Forward One Foot Glides and Basic Forward Slalom.

CONTINUE TO LEVEL 3