"A series of lessons to take the inline skater from the yard to the trail in one season."
Our inline skating Lessons are unique for the following five reasons:
1. Stepped Instructions
All procedures are written in clear and concise English in a step-wise manner,
with feedback where necessary, for ease of understanding and student retention.
2. Ample Illustrations
In addition, all of our inline skating lessons are well illustrated. The
photos and drawings serve to clarify the written instructions.
3. Solid Foundation from the Start
The student is free to advance at his or her own pace,
but it's recommended that he or she only moves on after mastering
the maneuvers in a particular lesson, which often entails a certain amount
of practice and mileage. In this way, the student builds the correct foundation
right from the start in lesson #1 and adds more and more skills as he or she
progresses from lesson #1 through to lesson #3.
4. Progression for Ease of Learning
Our inline skating lessons are designed to take the
novice skater from the schoolyard to the trail within a single season.
To reach this goal, the lessons are set up as a progression so the beginner
gets comfortable with the basic maneuvers in lesson #1
before moving on to the intermediate material in lesson #2 and the
advanced procedures in lesson #3.
5. Complete Curriculum
In addition, our inline skating lessons teach you everything you
need to know to become an advanced, recreational inline skater. There
is no need to go anywhere else for lessons. The three-part skating series
provides complete coverage of the subject matter.
Lesson #1: For Beginners Only
For Beginners Only is the first lesson in our three-part skating
series. Four basic maneuvers are covered in this introductory lesson.
First, the beginner learns to establish the proper
stance for inline skating, which is dubbed the staggered stance.
Second, we delve into one of the most important maneuvers of all, the heel stop.
Next, the best way to turn on inline skates is covered including
edging and weight distribution.
Finally, we put it all together with
the striding and gliding procedure, which shows the inline
skater how to skate with smooth, effective movements.
Depending on the individual, it should take about
twelve hours of practice or six, two-hour sessions.
When you’re skating in a controlled and relaxed manner, and
the procedures in this lesson start to become second nature,
then it’s time to move on.
This rollerblading lesson prepares you for Lesson #2:
Intermediate Trail Skating. In the second lesson, you apply your new
knowledge and skills while rolling on marked trails of variable length
and terrain. Lesson #2 teaches you how to skate
effectively on shorter trails and flat terrain.
Lesson #2: Intermediate Trail Skating
In this lesson, you'll learn how to skate effectively and safely on
intermediate level trails where the terrain is flat, the surface
relatively smooth, and the length is about 10 miles round trip.
The goal of this lesson is to enhance your confidence and control
even further in an open environment through increased mileage and longer
distances.
Why did we set this type of environment?
The intermediate skater who is new to trail skating needs an
environment that's safe, uncrowded, and relatively quiet, as well as flat and smooth, so
he or she can practice new maneuvers without fear of running into
any obstacles, losing stability on rougher surfaces, or picking up too
much speed on steeper hills.
This intermediate lesson consists of four maneuvers, namely the staggered stance, pump the brake stop,
mid-radius parallel turn, as well as the longer stride and glide.
First, we review the Staggered Stance to ensure you have the
proper posture, balance, and stability for trail skating.
Second, we take the heel stop to the next level by introducing
the Pump the Brake maneuver.
Next, the Mid-Radius Parallel Turn is covered since tight turns are a good way to slow
yourself down and control your speed.
Finally, we return to the Stride and Glide, but modify the maneuver for trail skating
so you can skate efficiently and conserve energy over longer distances.
Why did we choose these four maneuvers?
The reasons have to do with the underlying structure of the three-part
series. The inline skating lessons were designed as a series of progressive steps. To
maintain the progression the intermediate lesson needs to build on
the foundation that was established in the first lesson. The beginner learned
how to drop into a skaters stance, employ the heel stop, make a parallel turn
around a pylon, and do short strides and glides.
The intermediate uses the same basic movements and
maneuvers as the beginner, but modified for trail skating. For instance, the
heel stop has now evolved into the pump the brake maneuver which is actually two heel stops
with a staggered stance sandwiched in between. The parallel turn in one direction has
progressed into a series of linked mid-radius parallel turns. The short striding and gliding
procedure has been changed into a longer striding and gliding maneuver.
Since there are no drastic changes in movements, just modifications, the intermediate
can leverage what he or she learned in the beginner lesson. This
progressive structure of the lessons will accelerate the student's
learning and allow much better retention of the material.
This rollerblading lesson prepares you for Lesson #3:
Advanced Trail Skating. In the third lesson,
you apply five new skills while skating on longer trails and
steeper hills.
Lesson #3: Advanced Trail Skating
This is the third and final lesson in our three-part skating
series. Five maneuvers are covered in this advanced lesson.
First, we introduce a new method for stopping, dubbed the T-stop.
Second, we look at the Crossover, which can be used for wide, sweeping curves in the trail.
Third, a maneuver for speed control on steeper hills is covered, the Short-Radius Parallel Turn.
Next, we present a second way to enhance your fitness from trail skating called Sprinting.
Finally, we've added a maneuver called the Speed Skater's Stride and Glide,
so you know how to conserve your energy on those long trails that never
seem to end. This technique can also be used to impart an element of style
and rhythm to your skating.
Why did we choose these five maneuvers?
The reasons have to do with the underlying structure of the three-part
series. The inline skating lessons were designed as a series of progressive steps. To
maintain the progression the advanced lesson needs to build on
the foundation that was established in lessons #1 and #2. What do you mean?
In lesson #1, the beginner learned how to go into a skaters stance,
employ the heel stop, make a single, parallel turn, and do short strides and glides.
In lesson #2, the intermediate learned how to
use the heel stop and staggered stance together in the pump the brake maneuver,
make a series of mid-radius, parallel turns, and do longer strides and glides.
The advanced skater uses the same movements and
maneuvers as the intermediate, but modified for skating on harder trails.
For instance, the mid-radius, parallel turn for speed control on gentle
hills has now progressed into a set of short-radius, parallel turns for
controlling one's speed on steeper hills, while the
longer striding and gliding procedure has changed into the speed skater's
striding and gliding maneuver for efficient and fluid skating over longer distances.
Since there are no drastic changes in movements, just modifications, the advanced
skater leverages what he or she learned in the previous lessons. In this way, the continuity
from lesson-to-lesson accelerates the student's understanding through
reinforcement of the material.
Skating Module
The Inline Skating Center recently put all three lessons together into a comprehensive
training course called the Skating Module. After you get the module, you
can go from the maneuvers for the novice skater right into the procedures for
the intermediate trail skater procedures and then into the instructions for the advanced
trail balder, all from one source.
There is no need to search for and then buy another lesson.
This module contains all the inline skating lessons you'll
ever need. This is the complete package that'll take you from
the schoolyard to the toughest of trails in one season!
Three inline skating lessons and a module are now ready for download!!
We currently have three lessons for download in PDF format.
Why don't you give a lesson a try! Order one that suits your immediate needs.
I'm sure that you'll find the instructions and illustrations invaluable.
I hope the lessons help you become the advanced skater you always dreamed you
could be. Enjoy yourself on the trails this summer!
Your publisher and friend,
Jim Safianuk
How to Place a Single Order
The table below lists the lessons and modules that are now available for purchase. Each
inline skating lesson is priced at $14.95 USD. The skating module sells for $29.95 USD, which is a savings
of $14.95 from the single lesson price because you get three lessons for the price of two! In addition,
each lesson and the module come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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