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Level 3

5 Lessons

SKATING FOUNDATIONS

Build stronger movement and balance.

Level 3 introduces stronger pushes, smoother changes of direction, and greater control over your balance on the skate.

Work through the lessons in order and practice both sides equally as you begin developing stronger skating habits.

IN THIS LEVEL

01 Forward Stroking
02 Forward to Backward Transition
03 Backward Lemons
04 Forward One Foot Glide
05 Basic Forward Slalom

LEVEL 3 · LESSON 1

Forward Stroking

01

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Create continuous forward movement using alternating pushes and controlled weight transfer.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Begin in your skating position with soft knees.
  2. Bend, push, then transfer your weight onto the skating leg.
  3. Extend the pushing leg behind you and point the toe.
  4. Let each glide happen before beginning the next push.
  5. Repeat the same action on both sides.

PRACTICE THIS

Start with Forward Marching, then add one push at a time. Focus on bend, push, weight transfer and glide.

READY WHEN

You can stroke forward continuously with controlled weight transfer from one leg to the other.

LEVEL 3 · LESSON 2

Forward to Backward Transition

02

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Change from forward to backward skating using your upper body and stepping foot together.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Choose the direction of the turn.
  2. Rotate your arms and shoulders, letting your head follow.
  3. Step the leading foot into the new direction.
  4. Let the rolling skate curve naturally into backward.
  5. Practice the transition in both directions.

PRACTICE THIS

Start from standstill. Rotate, step and let the skate turn naturally into backward, then repeat on both sides.

READY WHEN

You can transition from forward to backward in both directions without stopping.

LEVEL 3 · LESSON 3

Backward Lemons

03

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Create controlled backward movement without lifting either skate.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Begin with your toes inward and knees bent.
  2. Push the heels outward.
  3. Stay on the center two wheels as the feet move.
  4. Draw the legs back toward the center and rise slightly.
  5. Repeat the movement continuously.

PRACTICE THIS

Practice one Backward Lemon at a time, then connect several together without lifting either skate.

READY WHEN

You can perform continuous Backward Lemons while staying balanced and in control.

LEVEL 3 · LESSON 4

Forward One Foot Glide

04

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Transfer your weight onto one skating leg and glide forward on one foot.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Begin with both skates underneath you.
  2. Move your weight fully over the skating leg before lifting the other foot.
  3. Balance on the center two wheels.
  4. Lift the free knee and keep the free foot close to the skating leg.
  5. Practice on both feet.

PRACTICE THIS

Start from standstill: weight over, lift, foot down. Then add a slow Forward Two Foot Glide and repeat on both sides.

READY WHEN

You can glide forward on either foot with your weight balanced over the skating leg.

LEVEL 3 · LESSON 5

Basic Forward Slalom

05

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Move both skates from side to side while traveling forward with rhythm and control.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Begin on the center two wheels with soft knees.
  2. Move both skates together from side to side.
  3. Use your shoulders in opposition to the feet.
  4. Imagine traveling around a line of cones.
  5. Keep the movement controlled before making it larger.

PRACTICE THIS

Imagine a line of cones and move both skates around them from side to side. Start wide and gradually bring the feet closer together.

READY WHEN

You can slalom forward continuously with both skates moving together in a controlled rhythm.

LEVEL 3 COMPLETE

Ready for Level 4?

Level 4 introduces Forward Outside Edges, Forward Inside Edges, Backward Stroking, and Forward Chasses around a circle.

CONTINUE TO LEVEL 4