Level 3: Edges and stops
T-stop
For: Ice skates, Inline skates, Quad (roller) skates
Cues
- Glide on one foot with the knee bent.
- Put the other foot behind it, at a right angle, forming a T.
- Let the back foot drag lightly until you stop.
Drill
From a slow glide, T-stop on each side ten times.
Ready when
You can stop with a T-stop on either foot from a steady glide, in a straight line.
General practice cues written for Open Skates. Not coaching, not a safety guarantee. Wear a helmet; on wheels add wrist guards and knee and elbow pads; follow the rink's rules and the type of session you are in. These cues are our own plain summary, not taken from any coaching programme: if you keep falling, feel pain, or a skill feels beyond you, stop and ask a qualified coach at your rink.