Pre
School Beginner Who Has Never Skated
Tot 1
1. Proper Way To Fall
In a standing position, stretch hands and arms higher then eye-level
so you can
see them. (Not so high that the pupil would tend to fall backward.)
Tuck chin to
keep head foward. Bend knees and continue the falling down action
as you would
sit in a chair. Continue gently until skater falls on one cheek (bottom,
that as),
keeping the hands in position and off the ice.
2.
Proper Way To Get Up
Facing
the instructor, get in the position of a puppy dog on hands and knees.
Put onr foot between hands, then bring second foot between hands,
keeping weight
balanced on center of both feet. Rise, slowly, looking at the indtructor,
until skater
is in proper standing position. Remain still for five seconds.
Repeat falling and getting up two more times.
3. Marching in Standing Position
With arms in front as in holding handlebars of a bicycle, lift alternate
feet three times,
remain still in proper position for five seconds. Repeat
for a total of three times.
4. Marching While Moving
March, counting 1, 2, 3; then glide on two feet (feet parellel and
comfortably apart but
no farther out that hips) Repeat five times
