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Level 7

5 Lessons

FLOW AND TRANSITIONS

Link your edges into continuous movement.

Level 7 develops flow, transitions, and stronger control across the full skating surface.

You will begin linking edges together continuously while building the positions, balance, and body control needed for more advanced turns, spins, jumps, and step sequences.

IN THIS LEVEL

01 Forward Inside Open Mohawk
02 Crossovers to Landing
03 Continuous Forward Outside Edges
04 Continuous Forward Inside Edges
05 Basic Forward Cross Rolls

LEVEL 7 · LESSON 1

Forward Inside Open Mohawk

01

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Change from a forward inside edge to a backward inside edge while maintaining continuous flow.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Establish a controlled forward inside edge.
  2. Stay on the center two wheels as you prepare the change of foot.
  3. Bend and place the second foot onto the backward inside edge.
  4. Transfer your weight before lifting the first foot.
  5. Keep the feet close and practice in both directions.

PRACTICE THIS

Start slowly: inside edge, bend, place, transfer, lift. Practice both directions and make the transition smoother as your control improves.

READY WHEN

You can change from a forward inside edge to a backward inside edge in both directions without stopping.

LEVEL 7 · LESSON 2

Crossovers to Landing

02

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Move from Backward Crossovers into a controlled figure skating landing position.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Begin with controlled Backward Crossovers.
  2. Keep your weight over the backward outside edge as you prepare the landing.
  3. Bend the skating knee and extend the free leg behind you.
  4. Keep the free leg turned outward and balance on the center two wheels.
  5. Hold the landing position before moving into the next element.

PRACTICE THIS

Perform several Backward Crossovers, then settle onto the backward outside edge and extend into the landing position. Hold it with control.

READY WHEN

You can exit Backward Crossovers into a balanced landing position and hold the backward outside edge.

LEVEL 7 · LESSON 3

Continuous Forward Outside Edges

03

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Connect alternating forward outside edges along a straight line with controlled weight transfer.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Use a center line and create alternating curves on either side.
  2. Begin each edge with the same arm as the skating leg forward.
  3. Bend and push from the wheels onto the outside edge.
  4. Let the arms and free leg travel through as the edge develops.
  5. Return to the line prepared to push onto the opposite foot.

PRACTICE THIS

Work along a straight line, alternating outside edges from one foot to the other. Focus on clean wheel pushes and controlled curves.

READY WHEN

You can connect alternating Forward Outside Edges continuously along a straight line.

LEVEL 7 · LESSON 4

Continuous Forward Inside Edges

04

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Connect alternating forward inside edges along a straight line with controlled weight transfer.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Use the same straight-line pattern as your Continuous Forward Outside Edges.
  2. Begin with the opposite arm to the skating leg forward.
  3. Push from the wheels onto the inside edge.
  4. Let the arms and free leg travel through as the edge develops.
  5. Return to the line prepared to step onto the opposite foot.

PRACTICE THIS

Work along a straight line, alternating inside edges from one foot to the other. Keep each curve controlled and continuous.

READY WHEN

You can connect alternating Forward Inside Edges continuously along a straight line.

LEVEL 7 · LESSON 5

Basic Forward Cross Rolls

05

WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING

Step from one forward outside edge to the next while transferring your weight across the skating line.

COACH'S POINTS

  1. Begin with a controlled forward outside edge.
  2. Push from the wheels and step across onto the next outside edge.
  3. Transfer your weight fully onto the new skating leg.
  4. Let the free leg travel through as the edge develops.
  5. Keep the movement controlled before building speed.

PRACTICE THIS

Practice one Cross Roll at a time: outside edge, step across, transfer and let the free leg travel through. Connect them only when each transfer feels secure.

READY WHEN

You can connect Forward Cross Rolls with clear outside edges and controlled weight transfer.

LEVEL 7 COMPLETE

Ready for Level 8?

Level 8 introduces continuous Three Turns, your first Twizzle, a stronger One Foot Spin, and more advanced crossover patterns.

CONTINUE TO LEVEL 8