OUCH! SO WHAT! 2 TIDBITS OF WISDOM

Shifting the emphasis away from high-energy, high impact practice during an injury, to a focus on basics such as posture, presentation, and musicality. I make the very most of available ice time without excerbating the pain and without draining energy. I also analyse a general cause of the injury.

[@PaulOstler-se4dv]

Wow, one of your best vids, the whole feel of that one got me in a state of mind to just skate more, try harder to be more aware of my posture and poise, truly.inspirimg, yet again, thank you.

[@samfromuk]

Some good advice there and great bike!

[@jlcmsw]

Posture is key in skating. I once had a coach who used to say “You look down. You fall down.”

[@GaryBeacom-FigureSkater]

it is possible to look down without falling down. the name of the sport was based on a discipline where we looked down all the time. lol. but yes posture is important for technique and style.

[@LC-kx9zx]

Many thanks for these tips and reminders of the importance of a good posture. I tend to lift up my shoulders which ruins the abdominal tension. Still struggling with this... (I'm an adult beginner). Can you also give some advice how to establish a good rhythm for jumps and jump combos (ambitious beginners level ;-))?
P.s.: just watched your malevolent landscape program -- big fan of your approach to ice skating!

[@ariane51000]

Nice, nice, important video. Can you make a tutorial how to keep hands up and in order. My other arm is lazy and tries to float downwards all the time. Best wishes from Finland.

[@GaryBeacom-FigureSkater]

keeping the arms and hands in a nice position takes awareness, self-reminders, and stamina. Keep it up! be satisfied with slow, steady progress.

[@naturelover1284]

rips for handling etiquette of men/boys zooming past and toddlers too close!
And through the center circle, the rinks respond with you should be skating during paid $$$ figure sessions, ha!
you need to be a level or with a coach