Don’t lock out your knees.
If you’re not comfortable pushing off of the toe of your skate, start by pushing off of a wall.
Don’t look down or it will shift your weight forward and make it more difficult to skate backward. Shift your body weight from one skate to the other as you push.
Practice slowly at first so you get used to looking behind you while you move backward.
Don’t be afraid to fall! It may happen once or twice while you get the hang of it.
Extend your arms out to your side to help you balance if you need it.
Keep your jumps small until you get comfortable jumping in your skates.
Try jumping and landing on one skate for an extra challenge!
Keep your heels even with one another when you pivot and bring them together.
Try balancing on one skate while you’re gliding as well.
Alternate the positions back and forth to imitate the moonwalk dance. Start by practicing slowly and then perform it at your own speed once you feel more comfortable.
Perform the trick again while you skate backward to turn back around. Hold your arms out to help you balance.
Use the muscles of your legs and core to brace yourself so you don’t fall forward.
