ONE ACADEMY · LEARN TO SKATE

Level 6

5 Lessons

ROTATION AND TRANSITIONS

Turn strong edges into controlled movement.

Level 6 introduces more advanced transitions, rotational control, and increasingly complex edge changes.

You will learn how to link movements together more smoothly, control changes of direction, and begin building the foundations needed for turns, spins, and future jump entries.

IN THIS LEVEL

01 Forward Inside Three Turns
02 Backward Outside Edge Step Forward
03 Backward Crossovers
04 Backward Two Foot Slalom
05 Two Foot Spin

LEVEL 6 · LESSON 1

Forward Inside Three Turns

01

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Turn from a forward inside edge to a backward outside edge on one foot.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Begin with the opposite arm to the skating leg leading.
  2. Push onto the inside edge and bend the skating knee.
  3. Rise through the knee as your arms and shoulders rotate through the turn.
  4. Check the rotation by opening into the backward exit position.
  5. Hold the backward outside edge before stepping down.

PRACTICE THIS

Practice the backward exit first. Then connect the inside edge, bend, rise through the turn and hold the backward exit. Repeat on both feet.

READY WHEN

You can complete a Forward Inside Three Turn on either foot and hold the backward outside edge with control.

LEVEL 6 · LESSON 2

Backward Outside Edge Step Forward

02

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Step from a backward outside edge onto a forward outside edge with control.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Establish a controlled backward outside edge.
  2. Keep your weight over the backward skating leg.
  3. Rotate your arms, shoulders and head toward the new direction.
  4. Complete the upper-body rotation before lifting the free foot.
  5. Step forward onto the outside edge and practice both directions.

PRACTICE THIS

Hold the backward outside edge, rotate until you can see the new direction, then lift the free foot and step forward onto the outside edge.

READY WHEN

You can step from a backward outside edge to a forward outside edge in both directions without losing control.

LEVEL 6 · LESSON 3

Backward Crossovers

03

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Cross one foot in front of the other while maintaining backward edges and weight transfer around a circle.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Begin with Backward Chasses to establish the circle and outside edge.
  2. Push with the outside leg and guide the heel inward as the foot crosses behind.
  3. Transfer your weight onto the crossed skating foot.
  4. Keep soft knees and regain your balance before the next crossover.
  5. Build consecutive crossovers only after one crossover feels controlled.

PRACTICE THIS

Practice one crossover at a time: push, heel inward, cross behind, transfer and hold. Repeat in both directions before connecting them.

READY WHEN

You can perform continuous Backward Crossovers in both directions while maintaining control through each weight transfer.

LEVEL 6 · LESSON 4

Backward Two Foot Slalom

04

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Move both skates from side to side while traveling backward with controlled rhythm.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Begin with a Backward Lemon to create backward movement.
  2. Bring the feet closer together and keep them parallel.
  3. Move both skates together from side to side with soft knees.
  4. Use the outside foot to help create each push.
  5. Stay on the center two wheels and keep the movement controlled.

PRACTICE THIS

Start with a Backward Lemon, bring the feet together, then move both skates from side to side. Keep the movement small before increasing the width.

READY WHEN

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

LEVEL 6 · LESSON 5

Two Foot Spin

05

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Create controlled rotation on two feet and build toward two complete revolutions.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Begin with soft knees and your arms open.
  2. Use small pushes to create rotation rather than forcing the spin.
  3. Balance on the center two wheels and bring the arms inward.
  4. Keep your body centered rather than sitting back onto the heels.
  5. Build the rotation gradually and stop under control.

PRACTICE THIS

Create a small amount of rotation, bring the arms inward and stop under control. Build from half a revolution toward two controlled revolutions.

READY WHEN

You can complete two controlled revolutions and stop without losing balance.

LEVEL 6 COMPLETE

Ready for Level 7?

Level 7 introduces the Forward Inside Open Mohawk, backward crossovers into a landing position, continuous forward edges along a straight line, and Basic Forward Cross Rolls.

CONTINUE TO LEVEL 7