Complete Guide: Learn to Quad Skate from Scratch

Got new skates and don't know where to start? You've come to the right place! In this step-by-step guide, you'll learn how to safely start quad skating, with practical tips and progressive exercises.

Step 1: Develop Your Balance Without Skates

Before putting on your skates, it's essential to improve your balance with pre-workout exercises. You can practice these with:

• A Bosu: A common yoga ball found in gyms.
• Homemade alternatives: Pillows or cushions if you don't have access to a Bosu.

Recommended exercises:

• Weight shifts: Rock your body from one foot to the other to improve control.
• Forward Bend: Try to slowly touch your toes.
• Squats: Strengthen your legs and balance with controlled squats.
• Eye-hand coordination: Throw and catch a ball while maintaining the posture.

Step 2: Skate Exercises on a Safe Surface

Now it's time to put on your skates. Start on a stable surface like carpet or grass to prevent the skates from rolling too much.

Safety Tips:

• Wear knee pads, wrist guards, and a helmet to minimize the risk of injury.
• To stand up, form a triangle with your feet (toes together) and support yourself on a stable surface.

Exercises with skates:

• Weight Shifts in Motion: Learn to Glide Without Walking
• Side Steps: Move from side to side to improve your stability.
• Spinning: Practice changing direction in small steps.
• How to fall safely: Always fall forward, supporting yourself with your knee pads and wrist guards.

Step 3: Exercises with Skates on the Floor

Once you're feeling confident, it's time to hit the floor and put what you've learned into practice.

Floor exercises:

• Scissor position: Keep your knees bent and slide smoothly.
• Weight Shifts: Shift your weight from one foot to the other to move forward naturally.
• No-holds-barred skating: Start in a straight line and then try to spin in wide circles.

Final Tips

• Constant practice: The key to improvement is to skate regularly.
• Don't compare yourself to others: Everyone has their own learning pace.
• Share your progress: Tag me on Instagram @superdanimon , I'd love to see how you're progressing!

I hope this guide helps you on your journey to becoming an expert skater! If you have any questions, leave them in the comments and don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more tutorials. 🚀