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Practice On Carpet
On grass or carpet, practice stepping over one book. When
you are comfortable
with this, practice stepping over two books, stacked on
top of each other &
then side by side.
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When In
Doubt
If you are unsure whether or not you can clear an obstacle
with a stepover,
do not attempt it. Skate around it or stop in front of it
& find an alternative route.
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Rough Terrain
If you encounter rough terrain, such as uneven
pavement or metal grating & do not
have time to step over it, get into the scissors stance,
hands up in front of you,
knees flexed in a deep forward lean & roll over it.
This body position helps
you stay balanced.
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Avoid Wet
Areas
If possible, avoid wet areas. If you must skate through
one, try to roll through in a gliding ready position,
hands up at waist level in front of you.
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not lean forward when you step. If your front
skate hits the curb head on, stay in a deep
forward lean, with knees flexed & your shins
pressed against your skate tongues. This helps you
stay balanced. Avoid catching your front wheel on
the pavement, making sure you lift up your skate
high enough when you step up on the curb. |
| Practice dealing with real 'street
hazards' (curbs, grates, cobbles, cracks, etc) so you will have a foundation for
dealing with them 'at speed' on unfamiliar terrain. Watch out for early morning
dew & damp areas as they can have you pavement inspecting before you know
it! A good idea is to scissor your skates over poor surfaces, giving you
more of a chance of surviving. |
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Source:
mysportsguru.com |
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