How to Jump and Spin on In-Line Skates
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Why Jump and Spin on In-Line Skates?
You may be already be cynically thinking; "Yeah, sure; like I'm going to be able to get out there and perform advanced maneuvers--right." And, after all, what is the attraction here? Why even bother to learn jumps and spins on in-line skates? The simple answer is pure enjoyment; you will actually learn to do these moves! Actually, there are a great many reasons, but to list them here would be next to impossible. More to the point is that while jumping and spinning is really quite easy on ice skates, these beautiful and classic maneuvers don't come quite as naturally on in-line skates. Then why tackle these maneuvers? That's an easier question to answer. If you are an ice skater or artistic roller skater, there is something compelling about the refined dynamics designed into modern in-line skates. Put them on and they just naturally give you the urge to jump and spin, perform turns, dances, footwork, and more. Of course, the urge to do these moves can be limited by the fact you're on wheels instead of blades. While that can seem like a real frustration, the good news is that if you have the desire and the time, you'll find that just a little effort re-creating those classic ice moves can be marvelously rewarding and challenging. What if you are not an accomplished ice skater or artistic roller skater? Don't worry about it; you'll find that learning to jump and spin is just adding another satisfying dimension to in-line skating. Just take a moment to paint a mental picture: Can you imagine yourself gliding out to the center of the rink, performing a perfect one-foot spin, and seeing the look on the faces of those who watch? The surprise alone is worth it; you would be amazed how many ice skaters and quad roller skaters have never even been near in-line skates. When they get a look at what is possible, they're bound to be impressed! Although it's a kick to impress spectators, keep in mind, the main thing is simply to go out there and have fun!
Enjoy yourself. The explosion of technology has opened up all kinds of possibilities that simply were not available in the past. Never before has roller-skating gotten this close to matching the elegance and the true feel of ice-skating. Nevertheless, in-line artistic skating is a totally unique sport that awaits you with its own set of challenges and achievements. This is such a new sport; fresh competitors are already stretching the envelope with original creative performances; new competitions are opening up all the time.
You can enjoy artistic in-line skating almost anywhere: parks, outdoor skate parks, roller rinks, school gymnasiums and playgrounds--almost any level, smooth surface becomes an instant practice site (use your helmet and safety gear). Impress your friends and enjoy the challenge of being able to jump and spin on in-line skates. Have fun and Happy Skating!
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About the Book
This book describes in detail how to re-create all that is possible on the ice! JUMPS! Yes, it is possible to do waltz jumps, salchows, loops, lutzes, flips, axels, and double jumps on in-line skates! SPINS! Yes, you can do sit spins, scratch spins, and flying camels on in-line skates! FOOTWORK AND MUCH MORE! You can do just about anything that is possible on the ice on in-line skates! This book will show you how! Also included in this publication are excellent illustrations by Professional Skaters Association Master Rated figure skating coach Larisa Gendernalik. Several photos of in-line jump-and-spinners in action are also provided. Additional information is provided by skating coach Marion Ennis Curtis. What people are saying about the book: Comment from a reader:
"I highly recommend that you order Jo Ann Schneider Farris' book, How to Jump and Spin on In-Line Skates. It'll answer a lot of questions, help to get you started, and is a real encouragement. It's a great reference guide and fun to read (also has photos)." Patti
"Jo Ann has a warm, encouraging and very enthusiastic writing style, and she delivers what the book's title promises: information about the in-line figure skating discipline, gear, and moves. The gear section and glossary are also useful."
"Jo Ann's book is a giant step toward exposing the fine sport of in-line freestyle skating, with its many and wondrous movements, to the public. From Nick Perna, National and International figure skating coach and co-inventor of the PIC® Frame Skate:
"This book is well written and extremely thorough for this type of instruction. I think just about anybody who is interested in in-line figure skating techniques will be able to learn something new from this book." Comment from the author:
"I want to encourage everyone who in-line skates to consider jumping and spinning on your skates! It is so much fun. You don't have to be an advanced figure skater to jump and spin; on in-line skates, there are no rules really, so you can even create your own moves. Also, consider this: imagine how impressed your friends will be when they see you do a small jump, glide into an artistic move like a spiral, or see you spinning on one foot? They might want to try it too.
For me jumping and spinning on in-lines helped me remember why I enjoy skating. It is so challenging, and there's always something new to try. I'm never bored!
You'll find that learning to jump and spin is just adding another satisfying dimension to in-line skating. Keep in mind, the main thing is simply to go out there and have fun!"
Jo Ann Schneider Farris
(To read more about author Jo Ann Schneider Farris and her skating family, go to inlineskating.about.com: http://inlineskating.about.com/recreation/inlineskating/library/weekly/aa112999.htm)
So------Do bauers, spread eagles, pivots, camel spins, and much more! Skate outdoors or inside a gym or roller rink. And------------Impress your friends!
About the Author
Jo Ann Schneider Farris
About the Illustrator
Larisa Gendernalik began skating in Saint Petersburg (Leningrad), Russia, and competed in the National Championships in Russia. In 1979, three years after graduating from the Academy of Sport Science and Physical Education with a B.S. degree, she started teaching in the United States. She is Master Rated by the Professional Skaters Association and teaches figures, freestyle, field moves, and choreography, and also arranges music for skaters. Larisa was on staff at the world famous Broadmoor World Arena for eight and a half years and has trained many national competitors. She began drawing at a young age in Russia and completed several art courses there. Larisa loves dramatic theater, music, ballet, and art, and she loves to ski. She now lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with her husband and two children, Valerie and Alex, and her two dogs, Bazil and Forrest.