Skating Basics 3rd Term

How should you position your feet to maintain balance while skating?

• Shoulder-width apart

• Together

• One foot in front of the other

• Wide apart

What is the benefit of using knee and elbow pads in skating?

• To improve speed

• To look stylish

• To reduce the impact of falls

• To enhance balance

How do you use a brake attached to your skates to stop?

• Lean forward and push the brake

• Lift your foot and tap the brake

• Jump and land with the brake engaged

• Lean back slightly and press down on the brake with your back foot

What is a T-stop?

• A technique where you drag one foot behind you perpendicular to your other foot

• A technique where you stop by spinning

• A technique where you lean forward to stop

• A technique where you jump to stop

Why should you avoid skating near busy roads?

• It’s too noisy

• It’s dangerous due to traffic

• It’s too crowded with pedestrians

• It’s illegal

What is the benefit of practicing skating regularly?

• It helps you lose weight

•  It improves your running speed

•  It gradually improves your skating skills

•  It makes your skates last longer

How should you respond to obstacles or other skaters in your path?

• Speed up to avoid them

• Shout at them to move

•  Ignore them

• Stay vigilant and be prepared to adjust your course or stop

What should you do if you experience a fall while skating?

• Take a break and then practice again

•  Give up skating

• Increase your speed to prevent falls

•  Ignore safety gear

Which of the following is an essential safety gear for skating?

• Sunglasses

• Helmet

• Scarf

• Gloves

What should you look for in a practice area when starting to skate?

• Grass fields

• Smooth pavement or empty parking lot

• Busy roads

• Gravel paths