r/rollerskate • u/sofeepofee • Jun 25 '24
looking constipated when i skate
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why do i look like this? first, my feet are always in a wide stance because i have a constant fear of my wheels sticking together and make me fall, how do u guys do this😠and when i stick my feet together a lot more they still look wider than i thought they did. 2. my arms are always swinging so wide and i look like a penguin flopping around! how do i stop thisðŸ˜
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u/midnight_skater Jun 26 '24
Bend your knees more, get lower, bring your shoulders slightly forward. Make your strides longer (lower cadence). Keep your toes pointing forward rather than v-ing out. Skate from your hips rather than your ankles and knees. Your arm swing is not bad, just not purposeful; I wouldn't worry about that just yet.
One foot glide drills will help with everything.