As someone whose hips *do not* open, you have no idea how relieving it is to hear that even experts struggle with the heel-to-heel and that I don't need to get my feet in the perfect 180 degrees! I might finally have options for backwards-to-forwards other than "stop, pose, turn" 🤣
Another awesome tutorial Nicole! Could you show us a tutorial for this transition but in more motion, for instance if you're skating a bit faster in a rink. I always tend to get nervous and lose form because I added speed to the equation.
three turns are soooooo much easier on ice skates 😩 i cannot for the life of me figure out how to do them on roller skates but this tutorial gives me some direction. thank you nicole! time to go practice!
I’ve been practicing this turn because I cannot for the life of me do a heel to heel turn, you’re right - it’s not a natural movement..lol I actually thought my lower body was broken because I can’t even do it if slow the steps down 😂. Maybe by next year I’ll be able to ballerina it lol I prefer the staggered transition with the pick up on the front wheels and turn hands down. Another great video Nicole, thank you :)
I'm with you, Lady Whitefang! From going forwards I start a small turn with the foot behind (like heel-to-heel but keeping two wheels always on the ground, and I don't know how far or close apart are my feet because it's so intuitive) and it naturally picks up the for which is still forwards and brings it into backwards. But from backwards to forwards it feels like any tiny and brief misalignment of the wheels become a dangerous stumble.
Okay soooo I’m gonna practice and I’ll be back!! If I achieve I’ll subscribe 😜…. Or else imma need a house call!! I’m joking, you’re a good teacher…. But I’ll definitely be back!!🙌🏽💕
Thank you for the video and for going over those competition standards. Are some wheels better for that than, say, my derby wheels? I cannot imagine my derby wheels sliding like that on a rink floor.
thank you so much for breaking down the movement. anyway, i cannot seem to turn my leg. how long does it take to learn this? i am a beginner skater, FARS 2. any tips how to make it easyer? (beside loosen up the trucks) or is it just the feeling you get with the skates, where they are...
Love all your videos! Question about keeping all 4 wheels- I feel like my wheels are really sticky and are not able to do that. Where should the weight be when you do this transition? Is it still in the back side edge?
Yes. I hear it's mostly in one single wheel, but I don't know if inside or outside. But the stickiness of the wheel and floor is important too, some slide much better while others are extremely hard, I wouldn't try to slide with sticky wheels if it's not mandatory.
Ohhhh apparently I've been doing 3turns wrong because I slightly lift my toe/heel when doing the forward/backward 3turns. The reason is because i find if i don't my skate make a really loud ugly scratch when it's on 4 wheels. How come when you do it it's silent? (my wheels are hard 95a/97a)
Hello, how hard are your wheels when you can turn on all four? My wheels are 85A and they stick to the floor. Maybe it also depends on the sort of floor? Mine is shiny with a lacquer finish. No way to turn on all four.
Back to forward in flowy movement is a struggle! I think I end up doing what looks like it starts as dip, then I end up stopping while doing half rotation of a slow two-foot spin and push forwards. I sure will try this guiding foot for 3-turn. (Two-week feedback in comments)
So, now I think I was doing something somewhat like this guiding foot with heels up, only my weight was all over the place, I'd start with a strong lemon move and would bring the guiding foot behind me with the turn (and then use it to push me forwards). I'm much more centered now! Can't wait to progress to a one foot turn!!!
awesome - thank you. What about in the context or recreational OUTDOORS? I feel like some of these techniques would be more suitable and easier to execute than others because of the rough concrete and gummy wheels?
@@ThatNicoleFiore when you do transitions in big gummies outdoors,, can you still do the all-wheels-down or is there way too much friction? Which of the types of transitions you taught are the best match for outdoors in big gummies? Thank you!
As someone whose hips *do not* open, you have no idea how relieving it is to hear that even experts struggle with the heel-to-heel and that I don't need to get my feet in the perfect 180 degrees! I might finally have options for backwards-to-forwards other than "stop, pose, turn" 🤣
Omg thankyou!!!! I always thought i was broken because i can't do a heel to heel transition
💕💕 you’re not broken!
Another awesome tutorial Nicole! Could you show us a tutorial for this transition but in more motion, for instance if you're skating a bit faster in a rink. I always tend to get nervous and lose form because I added speed to the equation.
three turns are soooooo much easier on ice skates 😩 i cannot for the life of me figure out how to do them on roller skates but this tutorial gives me some direction. thank you nicole! time to go practice!
I’ve been practicing this turn because I cannot for the life of me do a heel to heel turn, you’re right - it’s not a natural movement..lol I actually thought my lower body was broken because I can’t even do it if slow the steps down 😂. Maybe by next year I’ll be able to ballerina it lol
I prefer the staggered transition with the pick up on the front wheels and turn hands down. Another great video Nicole, thank you :)
Same here. Attempting a heel to heel hurts sooo much, even after stretching. I'm learning how to stagger turn on my back wheels.
Yeah, I really thought I was missing something even though I went through the steps the whole time, now I’m looking for another way to do this lol
only try the slide on smooth pavement or youre gunna eat concrete lol
And not soft wheels
Not many artistic skaters know how to apply their skills to outdoor! Love that you understand the importance of the stagger outside! 😍
Thank you! There are days, like today, that I don't think this will ever happen for me, but you make it looks so gorgeous and simple.
I was looking for explanation to go foward to backwards, and the way you tell it is cristal clear. Thank you so much !
I’ve been wanting to learn this thank you!
Omg you make it look so easy😩😩 I like keeping the on one foot as a guide until I'm more comfortable. So I'll try practicing that way!
Definitely going to try this today!!
So crazy,
excellent explanation,
thanks, great video
Nicole you’re so rad
How come transitions are harder from backwards to forwards than from forwards to backwards...? Love and light from Norway!
I experience the exact opposite. I can't figure out how to go from forwards to backwards for the life of me.
It's the opposite for me. The momentum of backwards to forwards goes in the same direction. It's forwards to backwards that throws my balance off.
I'm with you, Lady Whitefang!
From going forwards I start a small turn with the foot behind (like heel-to-heel but keeping two wheels always on the ground, and I don't know how far or close apart are my feet because it's so intuitive) and it naturally picks up the for which is still forwards and brings it into backwards.
But from backwards to forwards it feels like any tiny and brief misalignment of the wheels become a dangerous stumble.
Because turning around from forward is more natural. We turn around to look behind us all the time. We hardly ever walk backwards and then turn around
Okay soooo I’m gonna practice and I’ll be back!! If I achieve I’ll subscribe 😜…. Or else imma need a house call!! I’m joking, you’re a good teacher…. But I’ll definitely be back!!🙌🏽💕
Ooo, this makes 3 turns seem more attainable for me!
Me 5 min into practice: it can’t be done
Me 15 min into practice: wooow
Thanks again Nicole! You’re teaching me so much!
just do it don t think about it
Thank you for the video and for going over those competition standards.
Are some wheels better for that than, say, my derby wheels?
I cannot imagine my derby wheels sliding like that on a rink floor.
Do you have a vid on spinning around backwards on one foot? You kind of were doing it here & in the intro
thank you so much for breaking down the movement. anyway, i cannot seem to turn my leg. how long does it take to learn this? i am a beginner skater, FARS 2. any tips how to make it easyer? (beside loosen up the trucks) or is it just the feeling you get with the skates, where they are...
Love all your videos! Question about keeping all 4 wheels- I feel like my wheels are really sticky and are not able to do that. Where should the weight be when you do this transition? Is it still in the back side edge?
Yes. I hear it's mostly in one single wheel, but I don't know if inside or outside. But the stickiness of the wheel and floor is important too, some slide much better while others are extremely hard, I wouldn't try to slide with sticky wheels if it's not mandatory.
Ohhhh apparently I've been doing 3turns wrong because I slightly lift my toe/heel when doing the forward/backward 3turns. The reason is because i find if i don't my skate make a really loud ugly scratch when it's on 4 wheels. How come when you do it it's silent? (my wheels are hard 95a/97a)
Hello, how hard are your wheels when you can turn on all four? My wheels are 85A and they stick to the floor. Maybe it also depends on the sort of floor? Mine is shiny with a lacquer finish. No way to turn on all four.
If i do a 3 turn (im just learning) my free foot just goes down when i turn am i not upright enough? Any help please?
Oh yes on these streets at night always one skate forward.
Back to forward in flowy movement is a struggle! I think I end up doing what looks like it starts as dip, then I end up stopping while doing half rotation of a slow two-foot spin and push forwards. I sure will try this guiding foot for 3-turn.
(Two-week feedback in comments)
So, now I think I was doing something somewhat like this guiding foot with heels up, only my weight was all over the place, I'd start with a strong lemon move and would bring the guiding foot behind me with the turn (and then use it to push me forwards).
I'm much more centered now! Can't wait to progress to a one foot turn!!!
awesome - thank you. What about in the context or recreational OUTDOORS? I feel like some of these techniques would be more suitable and easier to execute than others because of the rough concrete and gummy wheels?
I definitely recommend bigger, gummier wheels outside! I love Atom Pulse wheels for outside ☺️
@@ThatNicoleFiore when you do transitions in big gummies outdoors,, can you still do the all-wheels-down or is there way too much friction? Which of the types of transitions you taught are the best match for outdoors in big gummies? Thank you!
Question...best wheels for outdoor concrete use? None of our skate centers are open due to Covid restrictions. 🤦🏼♀️
Energy wheels!
I like your socks what kind of socks are they
Seriously. Flat footed heel to heel no problem put wheels on my feet and forget it…brain and feet not talking