Activity

Finding Your Feet

Class: Class 1
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Inline Skating
Technique: Control and Balance

Class: Class 2
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Inline Skating
Technique: Control and Balance

Class: Class 3
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Inline Skating
Technique: Control and Balance

Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Inline Skating
Technique: Control and Balance

Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Inline Skating
Technique: Control and Balance

Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Inline Skating
Technique: Control and Balance

Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Inline Skating
Technique: Control and Balance

Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Inline Skating
Technique: Control and Balance

Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Inline Skating
Technique: Control and Balance

Finding Your Feet

Learning Outcomes

Develop a stable skating stance.
Improve balance and coordination.
Gain confidence on skates.

Description Of Activity

Warm-up: Begin with light jogging or marching to warm up the muscles.
Stance: Explain the proper skating stance: feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and back straight.
Balance Drills:
- Practice balancing on one foot.
- March in place while maintaining balance.
- Walk slowly forward and backward.
Falling Practice: Demonstrate how to fall safely by rolling onto your side.

Variations

Balance drills with arm movements.
Walk in a circle or figure-eight pattern.
Practice walking up and down gentle inclines.

Coaching Tips

Encourage a relaxed and confident posture.
Remind skaters to keep their eyes focused on a fixed point.
Provide positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.

Equipment/Material Required

Skates or roller skates
Helmet
Knee and elbow pads (optional)