Techniques
If you want to know how it's done on inline skates, it's probably here: from basic and
aggressive techniques, different ways to stop, skate; backward, downhill, dance, grind,
and slalom, etc...

Advice
for the Beginner
This article is a good starting point for the beginning skater with safety tips, buying
advice and info. about skating in general.
Aggressive
Techniques
A nice site with descriptions and photos of how to do rail, soul, mitzou, acid, royale and
unity grinds, as well as info. about switch-ups and the unnatural.
Barrel
Roll, etc...
See what this move consists of in video, as well as the Power Slide, Hockey Stop and
One-Foot Heel Break, brought to you by LondonSkaters.com
.
Basic
Striding
New skaters usually figure out how to move forward on their own. But without
proper guidance they may never develop an efficient, elegant stride. Here's
where to start.
Camps, Classes & Lessons
Locate an inline skate camp, school, regularly scheduled lesson or a private instructor
near you.
Cones and Wheels
This inline skating slalom page provides an introduction and tutorial to slalom skating,
with loads of accompanying photos.
Discover the
Skater's Edge
Liz Miller of Get Rolling tells you why
you really, really should learn how to use all of your wheel edges: inside, outside and
center.
Double
Push
Int. and adv. skaters should view this video snippet demonstrating the graceful to watch,
but otherwise mysterious to master, double-push method.
Everything
You Always Wanted to Know About Stopping ...but Were Afraid to Ask
Liz Miller from Get Rolling has
consolidated list of links to 7 past Orbit articles and a FAQ on the subject.
Fall Tune-Up
Dan Kibler of Get Rolling describes
two slalom drills to improve your finesse in turns, whether on skates or shaped skis.
Give Yourself a
Brake!
Liz Miller, author of the books Get Rolling
and California
In-Line Skating ,shares a confession-she didn't know how to use her heel break
until 9 months after owning her first pair of inline skates.
Heel
Break Stop For a full-scale tutorial on using your heel break, check out Mike's detailed
text, photo & video instructions at LondonSkaters.com
.
Hovering Over the
Sweet Spot
Liz Miller's latest Orbit newsletter explaining how she learned to safely
slalom hills without a heel brake and translate what she learned into magical mogul skiing.
IISA's Rules of the Road
"Safe Skating's a Snap, when you Remember to SLAP." Not a punishment
skate, but a list of tips on how to skate Smart, Legal, Alert and Polite.
International Inline Skating Association
Find here, loads of techniques and tips for the new and veteran skater alike.
Is Inline Skating for You?
Provided is one skate professional's view on: Who skates? Why do they skate?
What are the physical requirements? How long does it take to get good?
Just for Kids
Special links compiled just for the younger skater, including events, camps and articles.
Learning
to Skate and Living to Tell About it
Here is one woman's entertaining recap of her first skating lesson.
Mastering
the Forward Powerslide Liz Miller from Get Rolling
updates the article she wrote for Skating.Com
with Dan's photographs, supplementing her usual step-by-step instructions.
Mental Training
Find here, practical skills that help athletes achieve peak performance in their
endeavors, from sports psychologist, Karlene Sugarman, M.A.
My
Sports Guru
Just the help you need, fully animated - lessons are demonstrated from basic to advanced
stopping, skating backward, forward and turning as well as handling different types of
terrain.
Plyometrics for
Advanced Skating Performance
Dan Kibler of Get Rolling talks
about a way to take your sports performance to a new level with Plyometrics.
Roller Dancing
Get instructions for the first move upon which most others are built, the
"Ilene".
Roller Derby
The official American Roller Derby League rules of play, are posted here.
Skaters FAQ
Skaters FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions ): provides detail on techniques - stopping,
skating backwards and downhill, for beginning to advanced skaters.
Slippery
When Wet
All levels of skaters should take a moment to view this short video clip, showing an
effective way to stop on wet pavement.
Teaching Speed Skating
Provided here are specifics on how to be successful in teaching someone how to
skate, in addition to specifics for teaching a young person.
Using your Heel Brake
This Central Park Skate patrol group offers photos and detailed descriptions of how to
stop using the most common style of break-the heel brake.
Camps, Classes & Lessons
Locate an inline skate camp, school, regularly scheduled lesson or a private instructor
near you.
Just for Kids
Special links compiled just for the younger skater, including events, camps and articles.