Hi Marcel. I am 63, self taught recreational skater back in the 1970s. I just retired and decided to relearn how to skate .... after 35 years! I wanted to take lessons but classes started a few weeks ago so I checked out a few of your videos then subbed. You are the real deal. Thanks.
Hey Richard, glad you’re getting back into it and also really happy that my videos have helped you! If you do have the opportunity in the future to take live lessons- go for it! They’ll be a huge help!
I'm doing an Adult Beginner Hockey class at age 33, and being comfortable on my feet is definitely my biggest issue out the gate, alot of really helpful tips here, thank you!
Same age. Feels like I got into a car accident because I fell backwards and tucked my head forward to avoid smoking the back of my head off the ice. I got some pretty bad whiplash for the next few days lol
@@melissap8308 I'm currently nursing an egg on my head because I fell backwards and cracked it on the ice in addition to the whiplash. Yikes. Definitely wearing a helmet next time
Your video was a tremendous help. I'm 50 and just learning to skate. Yesterday was my first time on hockey skates. My goal is to be able to skate competently enough to join an adult beginner hockey class in 3 months. My daughter just started playing hockey and it looks like loads of fun.
NO THE FUCK ITS NOT. TELLING PPL TO FALL ON YOUR KNEES IS STUPID AND FUCKIN DANGEROUS, NOT TO MENTION THE SURGERYTO REPAIR YOUR KNEES. YOU WILL END UP IN A WHEELCHAIR. HE IS THE FIRST "PRO" I HAVE EVERRRR HEARD TELL PEOPLE TO FALL ON THEIR KNEES. YOU FALL TO THE SIDE...ALWAYS!! IF HE CANT GET THE BASICS CORRECT, THEN NOTHING HE SAYS IS OF VALUE.
Thanks so much! I’m getting into an adult league for hockey at my work and I’m 18 years old. I’ve never done any kind of skating and yesterday was my second time ever and it was on ice without a wall! I’m now seeing this tutorial and can’t wait to skate better! BENDING YOUR KNEES IS THE TRICK! thanks so much again!!
I was on the rink with my 8yo son two time last week, and he learned to somewhat confidently move on the ice by himself. But he never managed to lift one foot, and therefore he never really strode forward. Gonna show him the chair drill next time. Also, next time I'm brining my 6yo son too and maybe showing it correctly from the start helps him learn it better. Thanks for the advice. It's always hard to teach something that you're doing intuitively.
Super helpful tutorial. Thanks man. Yesterday we went to an ice rink to watch people with my 2.5 year old son to see if he’s gonna get excited and wanna skate. He go crazy immediately and said lets go and buy me an ice skates lol. As an immigrant in Canada ice skating is not popular thing to do. So I need to learn how not to fall at least to support my kid :) thanks for the tips
Marcel - thank you so much for all of your videos. I grew up playing hockey and ice skating but got out of it nearly 20 years ago. I tried getting back on the ice around Christmas and it was a disaster. I found your videos online to re-teach myself how to skate. Using your basics I was able to feel comfortable back on the ice again. Your videos were a life saver!
Perfect explanation...look at Marcel s heels..perfect move...when recovery leg put on ice ...the legs are heel to heel for a new stride..and his balance are perfect...the new stride cross his axis. The left leg will be on right side of chair and so on...next move ...right leg will be on left side on chair...this is balance
Thank you! However, since this video released, I’ve changed my thinking regarding legs crossing the middle axis: I think it’s good and efficient, but not 100% necessary, as some NHLers are very fast but skate a bit wide legged. So I think, everybody has a little bit different style.
Thanks for the video buddy. This really helped. I went to my first ice hockey game as a spectator and decided I want to play. Taking my first steps on the ice soon. A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step
I used to figure skate and am now returning to skating after many years of not skating. I'm a little nervous getting back on the ice but watching your video has really helped. Thanks
I’ve only attempted to skate once when I was like 5 (I’m 14 now) and I couldn’t do it, but I’ve always really adored figure skating and for all I know about it I thought it would be nice to actually learn how to skate....I have really weak ankles and a horrible balance (I can’t even ride a bike), so I hope this goes well but I’m not sure it will.
Don’t worry and don’t get frustrated. I was 26 when I finally learned how to ice skate, but it has been a huge part of my life since then. The best advice I ever got was to get my own skates (they don’t have to be expensive, but they should fit properly and have well-sharpened blades). Rental skates are usually terrible, and even professional skaters can have trouble skating in rentals. Have fun and remember, even the best figure skaters you see on TV were beginners once too!
Even though this is aimed towards hockey, I think this video can also come in handy for those who want to figure skate as well. Only differences are the equipment used and the skates as hockey skates are smooth and curvy, while figure skates have toe picks and are a bit longer.
This is a wonderful tutorial ! I live in South Arkansas. We have a small seasonal ice skating rink sponsored by the city. I watched the skaters today, and am trying to talk myself into going back to try it for myself. First, however I am watching many YT videos to become more familiar with it. I think that you live in Germany. But you speak very fluent English ! Easy to understand, and you are a great teacher.
Man, I’m absolutely mortified. I’m going ice skating in a week, and with two prior [humiliating] experiences of skiing, those “lifeguards” constantly skating up to me every three mins…ugh. Your video helped though:)
What an excellent demonstration! Great basic skating advice and love how your weight is so obviously over the push foot when you push from side to side. It's a difficult concept to grasp, but a skater will watch you and get it! And that rink is just glorious with all the windows and natural light. Are you based in Germany?
Thanks a lot for the kind words! Weight transfer is a huge key for skating well. The rink is in Landsberg am Lech, Germany, where I run our city's minor hockey program.
when i was learning to fall in my hockey skates it backfired and i fell back and got a gnarly concussion 💀 its common sense but wear a helmet yall or any protective gear for that matter even if you think you can handle a fall! i learned it the hard way lol
Thanks for the video!! Going on a rink for the first time next week, and now I probably won't look like a complete fool ;) One question - once you get going, how do you stop??
I was told it was better to collapse myself (by bringing myself as low as possible) and fall to the side on my forearms, rather than the hands or elbows. It helps a lot, but a hard concept to put into action. I just went and bought elbow and knee pads, and then hockey pants.. lol.. It helped me focus more on skating rather than the fear of falling.
@@MarcelsHockeySchool when I started group hockey lessons, I've of the coaches said that I seem to have falling down to an art.. Hehe.. I'm falling much less now (a few months in to skating). And yes, falling forward does seem safer.
I have played Dek Hockey and i’m good. I got everything Hockey down pat except for skating. Hoping i can pick it up quick and play ice hockey even if it is lower level
Same I’m good at ball hockey but I’m not that good at skating I’ve always wanted to play hockey my dream is to play for Canada’s women’s team I know how to stick Handel just not the skating part but this year I’m going to push myself to become good at skating
i grew up on hockey skates then i stopped skating for 2 years and started again October 1rst 2020 on figure skates and i just got my hockey skates and im gonna play hockey next year
Hey Bro I went skating before but it was a long time ago but we have those chairs but there like those old granny things that you hold on but I can not skate without those things tho but I’ll keep trying and stay positive and keep trying
I'm picking up skating again after six years off the ice, and the honest reason I clicked on this video is because it was the only one where the thumbnail had someone not on their skates! I knew I needed to learn how to fall again haha.
Thank you so much for this video!!! You're a great teacher. I recently visited some friends for the first time, one of which plays hockey, and we all went to an ice skating rink. I've been on the ice maybe 3-4 times in my life, and I'm much more scared to fall as an adult than a kid, so I immediately backed out as soon as I got on the ice. I wasn't bending my legs at all, which makes sense as to why I felt so wobbly and insecure on the ice. Do beginners usually put too much weight on the front or back of hockey skates? I bought a pair of Bauers to force myself to get into skating as a hobby, as it's always been on my bucket list.
Glad I could help! Yeah kids are so much more fearless and it’s easier to learn when you’re young, but you can learn at any age, it just takes some time and work! Beginners tend to lean too far back, which is why they fall backward more often, which is more dangerous than falling foreword. You have to lean forward from the hips.
Thanks for the response and reassurance! I've gone on the ice at my local rink twice so far. First time I stuck with the wall, haha. This time I used the boxy helper things to get a feel for gaining speed and doing correct strides without fear of falling. I've been pretty good about leaning forward thankfully because of your advice, and I've only fallen once thus far. It's exhilarating once you begin to pick up speed and get a feel for the momentum of the strides! I'll be sure to watch many more of your videos. :)@@MarcelsHockeySchool
Same I really wanna play women’s hockey I’m 15 and it’s been something I wanted to do since I was little but my parents never put me into hockey ,I know how to stick handle just my skating isn’t good
My problem is getting on the ice to begin with. I put my foot on the ice and I can't move it all of a sudden, like it's stuck in place. I put my other foot and next thing I know my back is on the ice.
The Whale Bear when we do our learn to skate program with the kids, we get them to crawl onto the ice, find a free spot, and start by practicing standing up. I think this is better than going straight into skating if you feel unsure of yourself!
I re-started to learn ice skating at the age of 34 - but my biggest issue still is standing up on the ice. Being overweight and having a bad knee makes it even worse. Any tips? I always lose my balance when I try to stand up - always need help from other people or the sth. to hold on to.
Hi. Just a suggestion; make sure you have your balance with your first step on the ice. Bend your knees, and arms out. FYI, I just bought skates yesterday .... I haven't skated since 1987. I'm relearning at 63.
Aaron Mcdwood this is my hockey stop Video: th-cam.com/video/-rRA5EmDRaY/w-d-xo.html It’s n German but I subtitle them all and I think it’s well explained!
I only watched this video because TH-cam kept recommending it to me. I had watched a few videos on how to ice skate. This video shows moves other ice skaters has said "what not to do."
My son wants to do hockey the local ice rink offers 4 free lessons for beginner hockey they provide gear. I’m afraid to do the 4 lessons if my kid never been on the ice. Should I pay to take him for public sessions to get him balanced on the ice prior or is that what the lessons teach? They said they teach you have to properly skate for hockey. But idk if that entails someone who never skated ever. If I take him first what techniques should I help my kid do to get his balance on the ice?
How tight should the skates be around my ankle. I went yesterday and I could fit 2 fingers between my ankle and the skate and my calves were dead 10 minutes in. Should there be no space or is that something I just need to work through over time?
May I ask if hockey skates be hard to balance than ice skates ? I see sometimes hockey skates bended inward . Cux for figure skates it is advised to be keeping it straight. Is it the same as hokey skates ? Or bending inward is okay .? Can hockey skate stop with a t-stop (dragging one foot out to stop)
No they should be the same. Hockey skates should not bend inward; if they do, they are usually too big or not tight enough. Yes you can T-stop in hockey skates
Your hockey stop looks so easy. :-( I am 46 now and a relative "okay" skater, but I cannot get my head to allow me to try that stop. Something is blocking my mind. Should have learned it as a kid, I guess.
I am getting there! That mental block is about to be destroyed. Give me one more session and the hockey stop is mine. Thanks for your help!@@MarcelsHockeySchool
I'm trying to find a happy medium when lacing up, too loose, my feet are wobbly and I find I have less control, too tight and I can barely bend my knees. Any advice? I'm using figure skates. Cheers!
Honestly just try different levels of tightening them up and find what's suits you the best. I tie my skates sort of in "the middle": not loose but definitely not too tight.
Thanks Marcel, this helped a lot as someone who barely remembers how to skate. God bless you, and Jssus Christ loves you a lot. Make sure to talk to Him every bit of the day. Ask for forgiveness of sins, turn from them, and live a new life and relationship with God. He gives you peace in the midst of turmoil.
TheRoastingKid1907 yes it’s very similar. Inline Skating is a bit easier because to wheels have a slightly wider base than ice skates. Here is my inline skating tutorial: th-cam.com/video/qZC1nrqP710/w-d-xo.html
Hey, does it matter what skates you ware, hockey skates or figure skates. I rented skates but they didn’t have my size in hockey skates, I want to be a hockey player will that change it
Shootout 97 at the end of the day, if you’re just learning, it won’t make a huge difference. Hockey skates will be a bit easier because they don’t have a toe pick like figure skates, which can cause problems for beginners.
@@MarcelsHockeySchool oh for sure . I took adult beginner lessons, one of my great regrets was not learning to skate as a kid. I watched a number of TH-cam videos before even stepping onto the ice. Glad I did but where possible I think one should take actual skating lessons. I continued to watch skating videos all through the lessons and after. They were a terrific source of information but no substitute for in person lessons. Just my experience .
Richard Leonard yeah I totally agree. I run our city‘s learn to skate program for kids here in Germany. But unfortunately we don’t have the ice time available to do something like that for adults.
@@MarcelsHockeySchool that's unfortunate. Even here in Canada where there are lots of rinks , ice time is precious. That's a good thing you're doing Marcel and I did enjoy your video. Keep up the good work.
i have been thinking the same thing, until i went ice skating for the first time and almost everytime i fell, random people helped me back up on my feet, you may or may not experience that!
Hi Marcel. I am 63, self taught recreational skater back in the 1970s. I just retired and decided to relearn how to skate .... after 35 years!
I wanted to take lessons but classes started a few weeks ago so I checked out a few of your videos then subbed.
You are the real deal. Thanks.
Hey Richard, glad you’re getting back into it and also really happy that my videos have helped you!
If you do have the opportunity in the future to take live lessons- go for it! They’ll be a huge help!
I'm doing an Adult Beginner Hockey class at age 33, and being comfortable on my feet is definitely my biggest issue out the gate, alot of really helpful tips here, thank you!
you're most welcome! Hope I could help!
Hey I'm the same age as you and I am also a beginner, we can do this!
Same age. Feels like I got into a car accident because I fell backwards and tucked my head forward to avoid smoking the back of my head off the ice. I got some pretty bad whiplash for the next few days lol
@@melissap8308 I'm currently nursing an egg on my head because I fell backwards and cracked it on the ice in addition to the whiplash. Yikes. Definitely wearing a helmet next time
where do you find adult beginner hockey i always wanted to try hockey
Your video was a tremendous help. I'm 50 and just learning to skate. Yesterday was my first time on hockey skates. My goal is to be able to skate competently enough to join an adult beginner hockey class in 3 months. My daughter just started playing hockey and it looks like loads of fun.
Glad I could help and hope that you can start playing soon!
Best tutorial I have seen for basics of Ice Skating...
Thanks, appreciate it!
Yup I agree ,excellent tutorial.
NO THE FUCK ITS NOT.
TELLING PPL TO FALL ON YOUR KNEES IS STUPID AND FUCKIN DANGEROUS, NOT TO MENTION THE SURGERYTO REPAIR YOUR KNEES. YOU WILL END UP IN A WHEELCHAIR. HE IS THE FIRST "PRO" I HAVE EVERRRR HEARD TELL PEOPLE TO FALL ON THEIR KNEES.
YOU FALL TO THE SIDE...ALWAYS!!
IF HE CANT GET THE BASICS CORRECT, THEN NOTHING HE SAYS IS OF VALUE.
i never really had the chance to explore many sports as a kid, so now at 14 i think ive finally found the sport im interested in:)
That’s great! Have fun!
Thank you! Played goalie for 3 years, 9 years later completely forgot how to skate, just slipped my mind.
franczes haha glad I could help! I now play goalies after being a player for 30 years!
Thank you! I'm going ice skating tomorrow and i am so scared because I never did skate before and I don't wanna look stupid every 5 seconds :)
sl33py Aubreyhh you’re welcome! Don’t worry about that! It’s normal to feel weird the first few times: that’s part of learning!
Omg same
It happed to me a lot and I fell like fifty times and so ture your vid helped so much thanks
How was it?
You looked stupid right your asking me how do I know because of your pfp
Thanks so much! I’m getting into an adult league for hockey at my work and I’m 18 years old. I’ve never done any kind of skating and yesterday was my second time ever and it was on ice without a wall! I’m now seeing this tutorial and can’t wait to skate better! BENDING YOUR KNEES IS THE TRICK! thanks so much again!!
You’re welcome! Glad you’re getting into hockey!
I was on the rink with my 8yo son two time last week, and he learned to somewhat confidently move on the ice by himself. But he never managed to lift one foot, and therefore he never really strode forward. Gonna show him the chair drill next time. Also, next time I'm brining my 6yo son too and maybe showing it correctly from the start helps him learn it better. Thanks for the advice. It's always hard to teach something that you're doing intuitively.
You’re welcome. It’s not uncommon for beginners to not really lift their feet. My daughter did the same (she’s 4). Comes with time👍
Super helpful tutorial. Thanks man. Yesterday we went to an ice rink to watch people with my 2.5 year old son to see if he’s gonna get excited and wanna skate. He go crazy immediately and said lets go and buy me an ice skates lol. As an immigrant in Canada ice skating is not popular thing to do. So I need to learn how not to fall at least to support my kid :) thanks for the tips
You’re welcome and have fun with you son on the ice!
Marcel - thank you so much for all of your videos. I grew up playing hockey and ice skating but got out of it nearly 20 years ago. I tried getting back on the ice around Christmas and it was a disaster. I found your videos online to re-teach myself how to skate. Using your basics I was able to feel comfortable back on the ice again. Your videos were a life saver!
Hey, thanks so much for the comment! I’m glad that I could help you out!
I needed to learn how to stop and turn, moving forward was never my problem. You did great with that part.
Check out my tutorials on stopping and turning!
Perfect explanation...look at Marcel s heels..perfect move...when recovery leg put on ice ...the legs are heel to heel for a new stride..and his balance are perfect...the new stride cross his axis. The left leg will be on right side of chair and so on...next move ...right leg will be on left side on chair...this is balance
Thank you! However, since this video released, I’ve changed my thinking regarding legs crossing the middle axis: I think it’s good and efficient, but not 100% necessary, as some NHLers are very fast but skate a bit wide legged. So I think, everybody has a little bit different style.
Well demonstrated. Thank you very much for the lesson.
khanyisa nqaba you’re welcome! Glad you liked it!
Thanks for the video buddy. This really helped. I went to my first ice hockey game as a spectator and decided I want to play. Taking my first steps on the ice soon.
A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step
Glad I could help! Have fun on the ice!
Thank you so much! I’m gonna start skating tomorrow and i’m also gonna try to join an ice hockey team! So excited!
@@MarcelsHockeySchool Thanks! Haha perfect timing i’m on my way right now!!
I'm trying to get on my school team on tuesday. Good luck to both of us!!
Have you joined it? And if you did how did it go?
I used to figure skate and am now returning to skating after many years of not skating. I'm a little nervous getting back on the ice but watching your video has really helped. Thanks
You’re welcome! It should be easy for you!
Thank you for this tutorial! I will try next time.
Rita Viana you‘re welcome! Have fun out there!
@@MarcelsHockeySchool I know that rink 👍
CaZZman cool!👍
Just went skating for the first time yesterday this helped a lot
Glad I could help!
I have my first lesson in a couple weeks but i wanted to get some idea of what I was getting myself into beforehand. Easily the best video I've seen!
Thanks! Have fun in your lesson!
I’ve only attempted to skate once when I was like 5 (I’m 14 now) and I couldn’t do it, but I’ve always really adored figure skating and for all I know about it I thought it would be nice to actually learn how to skate....I have really weak ankles and a horrible balance (I can’t even ride a bike), so I hope this goes well but I’m not sure it will.
Good luck! Skating is a lot of fun. Make sure your skates fits snugly- if not your ankles will wobble even more in them.
Don’t worry and don’t get frustrated. I was 26 when I finally learned how to ice skate, but it has been a huge part of my life since then. The best advice I ever got was to get my own skates (they don’t have to be expensive, but they should fit properly and have well-sharpened blades). Rental skates are usually terrible, and even professional skaters can have trouble skating in rentals. Have fun and remember, even the best figure skaters you see on TV were beginners once too!
Even though this is aimed towards hockey, I think this video can also come in handy for those who want to figure skate as well. Only differences are the equipment used and the skates as hockey skates are smooth and curvy, while figure skates have toe picks and are a bit longer.
Exactly. For a beginner, it doesn’t really matter if you’re planning on playing hockey or figure skating later!
Thanks man im beginning to like hockey its in my family this really helped
Glad I could help!
Just got into hockey. I think I'm going to try and learn how to skate.
Great idea! Have fun!
This is a wonderful tutorial !
I live in South Arkansas. We have a small seasonal ice skating rink sponsored by the city. I watched the skaters today, and am trying to talk myself into going back to try it for myself. First, however I am watching many YT videos to become more familiar with it.
I think that you live in Germany. But you speak very fluent English ! Easy to understand, and you are a great teacher.
Glad that I could help you out and hope that you have fun on the ice! Yes I live and coach in Germany, but I’m born and raised in Canada.
Gosh thanks for those detailed teachings and explanation!
you're most welcome!
Man, I’m absolutely mortified. I’m going ice skating in a week, and with two prior [humiliating] experiences of skiing, those “lifeguards” constantly skating up to me every three mins…ugh. Your video helped though:)
Glad I could help! You’ll do just fine!
Marcel first view here! Thanks
Student Loans Are Cool cool stuff! You’re welcome!
I’m so excited to follow these tips
Glad I could help!
Thank you. That was really good and appropriate for younger skaters.
you're welcome! Glad I could help!
What an excellent demonstration! Great basic skating advice and love how your weight is so obviously over the push foot when you push from side to side. It's a difficult concept to grasp, but a skater will watch you and get it! And that rink is just glorious with all the windows and natural light. Are you based in Germany?
Thanks a lot for the kind words! Weight transfer is a huge key for skating well. The rink is in Landsberg am Lech, Germany, where I run our city's minor hockey program.
when i was learning to fall in my hockey skates it backfired and i fell back and got a gnarly concussion 💀 its common sense but wear a helmet yall or any protective gear for that matter even if you think you can handle a fall! i learned it the hard way lol
Thank you sooooo much marcel! 👼🏾
You’re most welcome!
Thanks for the video!! Going on a rink for the first time next week, and now I probably won't look like a complete fool ;) One question - once you get going, how do you stop??
I was told it was better to collapse myself (by bringing myself as low as possible) and fall to the side on my forearms, rather than the hands or elbows.
It helps a lot, but a hard concept to put into action. I just went and bought elbow and knee pads, and then hockey pants.. lol.. It helped me focus more on skating rather than the fear of falling.
It’s extremely difficult, even for advanced skaters, to fall to the side. Plus I think that would be more painful that falling forward.
@@MarcelsHockeySchool when I started group hockey lessons, I've of the coaches said that I seem to have falling down to an art.. Hehe.. I'm falling much less now (a few months in to skating).
And yes, falling forward does seem safer.
Very helpful video, thank you! Also that rink is beautiful! 🙂
Thanks! Well, it’s our home rink….getting kind of old though
I have played Dek Hockey and i’m good. I got everything Hockey down pat except for skating. Hoping i can pick it up quick and play ice hockey even if it is lower level
good luck! Work hard at your skating because it's the most important part of ice hockey!
@@MarcelsHockeySchool thanks man
Same I’m good at ball hockey but I’m not that good at skating I’ve always wanted to play hockey my dream is to play for Canada’s women’s team I know how to stick Handel just not the skating part but this year I’m going to push myself to become good at skating
I was skating today for the first time but It was difficult for me to balance so that’s why I am here to watch tutorial
I hope that I could help! Remember there’s nothing wrong in pushing a chair/skating aid around until you feel comfortable!
Looking at video because next year I might learn to ice skate so I can play hockey this is a good one
Glad I could help!👍
i grew up on hockey skates then i stopped skating for 2 years and started again October 1rst 2020 on figure skates and i just got my hockey skates and im gonna play hockey next year
That’s cool! Glad you started again!
Hey Bro I went skating before but it was a long time ago but we have those chairs but there like those old granny things that you hold on but I can not skate without those things tho but I’ll keep trying and stay positive and keep trying
I know what you mean with those things but just keep working on it- you’ll get there!
Thanx. I feel confident now.
good to hear!
A Canadian in Deutschland. Das gefällt mir.
Haha danke!
I'm picking up skating again after six years off the ice, and the honest reason I clicked on this video is because it was the only one where the thumbnail had someone not on their skates! I knew I needed to learn how to fall again haha.
Haha! Well I hope you’ll be up on your skates in no time!
Thank you so much for this video!!! You're a great teacher. I recently visited some friends for the first time, one of which plays hockey, and we all went to an ice skating rink. I've been on the ice maybe 3-4 times in my life, and I'm much more scared to fall as an adult than a kid, so I immediately backed out as soon as I got on the ice. I wasn't bending my legs at all, which makes sense as to why I felt so wobbly and insecure on the ice.
Do beginners usually put too much weight on the front or back of hockey skates? I bought a pair of Bauers to force myself to get into skating as a hobby, as it's always been on my bucket list.
Glad I could help! Yeah kids are so much more fearless and it’s easier to learn when you’re young, but you can learn at any age, it just takes some time and work!
Beginners tend to lean too far back, which is why they fall backward more often, which is more dangerous than falling foreword. You have to lean forward from the hips.
Thanks for the response and reassurance! I've gone on the ice at my local rink twice so far. First time I stuck with the wall, haha. This time I used the boxy helper things to get a feel for gaining speed and doing correct strides without fear of falling. I've been pretty good about leaning forward thankfully because of your advice, and I've only fallen once thus far. It's exhilarating once you begin to pick up speed and get a feel for the momentum of the strides! I'll be sure to watch many more of your videos. :)@@MarcelsHockeySchool
thanks so much for this video! i’m thinking about playing women’s hockey!🏒
You’re welcome! I hope it helps you learn to skate and then start playing hockey!
Same I really wanna play women’s hockey I’m 15 and it’s been something I wanted to do since I was little but my parents never put me into hockey ,I know how to stick handle just my skating isn’t good
@@starladumas3641 literally same!
My problem is getting on the ice to begin with. I put my foot on the ice and I can't move it all of a sudden, like it's stuck in place. I put my other foot and next thing I know my back is on the ice.
The Whale Bear when we do our learn to skate program with the kids, we get them to crawl onto the ice, find a free spot, and start by practicing standing up. I think this is better than going straight into skating if you feel unsure of yourself!
I’m trying to get into ice hockey and my cousin, my mom and stepdad and grandpa are going ice skating today with me lol
Stxrz awesome! Well, have fun💪
I'm 16 and tomorrow my grade is going ice skating and I'm using hockey skates, I've never used hockey skates so this video really helped me
Glad I could help you out!
@@MarcelsHockeySchool It went pretty well yesterday too!
@@shrekyweky45 that’s great!
Thanks
Clematis77 you’re welcome!
I re-started to learn ice skating at the age of 34 - but my biggest issue still is standing up on the ice. Being overweight and having a bad knee makes it even worse. Any tips? I always lose my balance when I try to stand up - always need help from other people or the sth. to hold on to.
Not really any other tips than the tips I give about standing up in this video. I’ve tried many ways and found that way to be the best
Hi. Just a suggestion; make sure you have your balance with your first step on the ice. Bend your knees, and arms out.
FYI, I just bought skates yesterday .... I haven't skated since 1987. I'm relearning at 63.
Ty this really helped me out a lot
Glad I could help!
Amazing video for beginners
Jayesh Borgaonkar thanks a lot!
This was really helpful, thank you!
You’re most welcome!
This was so helpful
Shootout 97 glad to hear!
Definitely made me feel more comfortable I’m going with my gf tmr and I don’t wanna seem like a no fun gump
Haha glad I could help! Hope you can impress her!
I already know how to skate but I don't know how to hockey stop
Aaron Mcdwood this is my hockey stop Video: th-cam.com/video/-rRA5EmDRaY/w-d-xo.html It’s n German but I subtitle them all and I think it’s well explained!
Thank you I know how to hockey stop now
I only watched this video because TH-cam kept recommending it to me. I had watched a few videos on how to ice skate. This video shows moves other ice skaters has said "what not to do."
Which moves did other people say „not to do?“
My son wants to do hockey the local ice rink offers 4 free lessons for beginner hockey they provide gear. I’m afraid to do the 4 lessons if my kid never been on the ice. Should I pay to take him for public sessions to get him balanced on the ice prior or is that what the lessons teach? They said they teach you have to properly skate for hockey. But idk if that entails someone who never skated ever. If I take him first what techniques should I help my kid do to get his balance on the ice?
How tight should the skates be around my ankle. I went yesterday and I could fit 2 fingers between my ankle and the skate and my calves were dead 10 minutes in. Should there be no space or is that something I just need to work through over time?
There shouldn’t really be any space between your ankle and the boot. It should fit snugly.
@@MarcelsHockeySchool is the pain normal for beginners or is there something I'm doing wrong
@@nicolasbernardini3413 discomfort is normal because you’re not used to being in skates. Full out pain: the skate doesn’t fit right
Pepsi! I love that I picked this arena and my sister does not know how to skate and she’s happy because she watched this video
That’s cool!
How do you break while going fast I don’t wanna crash in to a barrier but good tutorial
I have two videos on stopping. This one here is German with subtitles: th-cam.com/video/-rRA5EmDRaY/w-d-xo.html
And this one is English: th-cam.com/video/dTEHoU9mSKA/w-d-xo.html
@@MarcelsHockeySchool thanks I really appreciate it
May I ask if hockey skates be hard to balance than ice skates ? I see sometimes hockey skates bended inward . Cux for figure skates it is advised to be keeping it straight. Is it the same as hokey skates ? Or bending inward is okay .? Can hockey skate stop with a t-stop (dragging one foot out to stop)
No they should be the same. Hockey skates should not bend inward; if they do, they are usually too big or not tight enough. Yes you can T-stop in hockey skates
Thanks for nice demonstrating why is it wrong to slide back and forth .
You're welcome!
I’m going to hockey practice today and they know how to skate I come home at night.
thank you. which is better for toddler to learn ice skating, to use a walker or not?
You’re welcome! I would use a walker for sure at the start
@@MarcelsHockeySchool , thank you for the info.
Going to my brothers birthday party tomorrow, he’s gonna be teaching like 3 people to skate, he sent me this video lmao
Haha that's awesome :D I'm glad he used it!
update: It went well! I fell twice but was able to skate a bit
@@Aralc638 only twice? That’s really good then! I fall way more often learning new stuff!
Your hockey stop looks so easy. :-( I am 46 now and a relative "okay" skater, but I cannot get my head to allow me to try that stop. Something is blocking my mind. Should have learned it as a kid, I guess.
Thanks! Yes it’s definitely easier to learn as a kid.
Wear protective gear; you’ll feel safer which will allow you to overcome some mental blocks
I am getting there! That mental block is about to be destroyed. Give me one more session and the hockey stop is mine. Thanks for your help!@@MarcelsHockeySchool
I'm trying to find a happy medium when lacing up, too loose, my feet are wobbly and I find I have less control, too tight and I can barely bend my knees. Any advice? I'm using figure skates. Cheers!
Honestly just try different levels of tightening them up and find what's suits you the best. I tie my skates sort of in "the middle": not loose but definitely not too tight.
@@MarcelsHockeySchool thanks for the tips, I’ll try that next time.
The acoustics in this video are 👨🍳 💋
Yes best tips
Thank you!
I’m 24, is it too late for me to learn? Can I incorporate this into my current workout regimen?
Absolutely not too late! Go for it!
Thanks mate
You’re welcome!
Love it
Thank you!
Great tips!
Thanks! Glad I could help!
I’m nervous to turn like that what can I do?
Go slow, wear protective gear and just practice it, little by little. The only way to overcome your fear is to actually try it!
Thanks Marcel, this helped a lot as someone who barely remembers how to skate. God bless you, and Jssus Christ loves you a lot. Make sure to talk to Him every bit of the day. Ask for forgiveness of sins, turn from them, and live a new life and relationship with God. He gives you peace in the midst of turmoil.
What should I do if I do not have a wall... The skating places around my house are frozen lakes.
take a chair out with you and use that for support
@@MarcelsHockeySchool Ok thank you!
You are in landsberg am lech i live here and i play for the riverkings
Cool!
@@MarcelsHockeySchool do you know my teacher m.jänichen
Is it possible for someone who plays roller skate, is it possible for him to play ice skating without leaning them
It is much easier to learn if you can already roller skate
this helps
Thanks!
Wanted to put this here instead of the professional videos so basically ice skating was so much easier than I expected
It’s pretty easy to learn, but very hard to learn to do really well!
It’s good except that you’re teaching a beginner and do u would wanna like to teach how to do stop and stuff. But this still help
maria angelie cacay I also did a stopping tutorial. It’s in German but I subtitle them all. Here is the link: th-cam.com/video/-rRA5EmDRaY/w-d-xo.html
Hi im almost 23 and I skated once when i was 13 and I never skated again.. i want to learn again but I feel I'm too old to learn at 22 😮
You’re super young still! Definitely nowhere near being too old!
Welche Bauer schlitschue sind noch breit außer die Nexus?
EiteSeinVadda keins wirklich. Nexus ist am breitesten.
@@MarcelsHockeySchool Dankeschön
Praying for God's amazing grace miracles 🙏
Is this a lot like skates with wheels? Seems like it a lot
TheRoastingKid1907 yes it’s very similar. Inline Skating is a bit easier because to wheels have a slightly wider base than ice skates. Here is my inline skating tutorial: th-cam.com/video/qZC1nrqP710/w-d-xo.html
Wish u were in vienna
Thanks. I’m 5 hours away.
I can teach my Bffl now yay
Jim Ryan good stuff, have fun!
im a goalie in A 10u travel team
Hey, does it matter what skates you ware, hockey skates or figure skates. I rented skates but they didn’t have my size in hockey skates, I want to be a hockey player will that change it
Shootout 97 at the end of the day, if you’re just learning, it won’t make a huge difference. Hockey skates will be a bit easier because they don’t have a toe pick like figure skates, which can cause problems for beginners.
Marcel's Hockey School thanks for the help
@@coopshapiro1518 you're welcome!
I just have one question why is everything Germain their
Shootout 97 because I live and coach in Germany. Originally from Canada but I now run my city‘s minor hockey program over here!
If I have really bad balance
Then push a chair or a skating aid.
How do we stop
I have two vids on that. This is one: th-cam.com/video/dTEHoU9mSKA/w-d-xo.html
and this is the other (it's in German but it's subtitled by me) th-cam.com/video/-rRA5EmDRaY/w-d-xo.html
Are you Canadian?
Yes
@@MarcelsHockeySchool thx for the tutorial. Tonight I go with my family to learn what should have been learned decades ago!(no ones fault but my own!)
Thankyou marcel I didn’t fall once
@@trissysmom3 that's great to hear1 But remember: if you do fall, no big deal. It's part of learning!
I just wanted to Learn skating bcuz of the anime Yuri on ice
Haha cool👍
I usually fall backwards🙃
Yeah that happens a lot, so try bending your knees more, and leaning forward a bit
Thanks👍
I'm 23 and it's been 4 days i learn how to skate and the problem is i'm afraid to skate without a walker
That’s normal to still be a bit afraid! Make sure you wear protective equipment and keep the walker close by!
Still best to take lessons IMHO.
Richard Leonard yeah of course. But lessons aren’t available on TH-cam....
@@MarcelsHockeySchool oh for sure . I took adult beginner lessons, one of my great regrets was not learning to skate as a kid. I watched a number of TH-cam videos before even stepping onto the ice. Glad I did but where possible I think one should take actual skating lessons. I continued to watch skating videos all through the lessons and after. They were a terrific source of information but no substitute for in person lessons. Just my experience .
Richard Leonard yeah I totally agree. I run our city‘s learn to skate program for kids here in Germany. But unfortunately we don’t have the ice time available to do something like that for adults.
@@MarcelsHockeySchool that's unfortunate. Even here in Canada where there are lots of rinks , ice time is precious. That's a good thing you're doing Marcel and I did enjoy your video. Keep up the good work.
When you don’t wanna skate in public and have everyone see you fall lmao am I right?
i have been thinking the same thing, until i went ice skating for the first time and almost everytime i fell, random people helped me back up on my feet, you may or may not experience that!
I have not skated in 3 years and I just got a pair
Have fun!