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Originally Posted by curves2000
Hi all,
So I have recently met someone who's in town for a few months from Europe, she grew up loving figure skating but has always been scared about attempting basic skating herself.
Anyhow so we've gone out a few times and I thought fun date might be to hit up an outdoor rink like Olympic Plaza, Bowness Park etc and take her skating and try teaching her a few tricks.
I know how to skate perfectly fine but I am struggling with how to TEACH it to someone else. I will be holding her for support and whisk her the ice but would like to offer some entry level pointers.
I remember years ago I read an article about current NHL coach, Paul Maurice who was struggling to teach his little son how to not be a one legged skater. Couldn't get his son to use both feet no matter what. Some young skating coach said something along the lines of "Stomp like a dinosaur" After that, the kid was flying out there
Thanks!
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This and genuinely enjoy teaching her, you got the vibe
Also, I think you answered your own question
