Backward Cross Overs into Backward Inside and Outside Glides | Improvers Learn to Ice Skate Series

As we progress in our Ice-Skating journey, learning to combine skills in succession helps us build greater dexterity on the ice.
In this video we look at the combination of Backward Cross Overs and long sustained balances on curves.

[@midgechickma]

Love how you point your boot @2:12
I realize I need to correct my free foot--toes pointing down towards ice
Thank you

[@samfromuk]

I love the use of the compass to illustrate leg direction.

[@IceSkatingLondon]

Glad it helps ☺️

[@annaguettabi3974]

I just can’t do the outside backward edge. My ankle drops and it shift onto inside edge. I also can’t get the lean into inside while going backwards 😢😭 I’ve been trying for six months now 😩

[@IceSkatingLondon]

Ankle dropping suggests a correction insole in your boot and some remedial exercise may be of assistance.
Ice Skating takes any postural anomaly (great or small) and places a big spotlight on it. Remember, we balance on a knife edge 🙂

[@annaguettabi3974]

@@IceSkatingLondon I love how you said it! It sure feels like I know everything about my body now.