from SkatefreshAsha on 22 Nov 2025
Join the Skatefresh “Zero to Hero” Online Course Community https://skatefresh.com/beginner-courses/ Or test out this training pack for FREE: https://skatefresh.com/freebie-beginner/ Want to skate smoothly and safely without that awkward, crazy feeling of it getting too fast?In this video, Asha Skatefresh breaks down the #1 mistake most beginner and even intermediate inline skaters make keeping their skates in the Pizza slice V-shape when theyre wanting to maintain their speed and NOT accelerate any longer.Youll learn exactly how your stride should evolve from the V-position (used for acceleration) into a straight ahead skates set down position (used for maintaining speed). This non V-ing stride naturally produces a longer, effortless glide and relaxed feeling, even at higher speeds.Asha shows you real students skating with the common “V-ing” shape so you can spot this in you own skate videos. She then shows you the same students with much less pronounced V-ing and better looking after AFTER they practiced some of these specific Stride Drills from the Skatefresh Method.Asha also shares a simple, effective drill (thats been going viral on Instagram Reels) which you can practice to fix this habit and create a confident, natural-looking stride. What youll learn:How to smoothly transition your stride from acceleration to cruisingWhy the V-ing habit for maintaining speed actually slows you down and increases the risk of higher speed falls.The one drill that fixes this issue fast (this is what went viral)How to make your stride smooth, powerful, and safe Perfect for:Advanced Beginner and intermediate inline skaters who want to look good, skate efficiently for fitness and distance and stay injury-free.Who is Asha Skatefresh?Founder of http://Skatefresh.com (since 2000)Skate Coach for BBC and Disneys Soy LunaTeaching inlines and quads for 25 yearsQuads figure skater who represented Great Britain internationallySkating for 42 yearsPowerslide Brand Ambassador (since 2011)356 Instructors Certified worldwide (with ICP Inline Certification Program)For lessons in the UK and Ashas Touring Trips schedule, visit www.Skatefresh.comFollow Asha and Skatefresh:Facebook: Skatefresh AshaInstagram: @skatefreshashaAsha wears:@Powerslidebrand Evos & @endlessblading frames 4x90T-shirts: Skatefresh RangeLeggings: @k.deerHelmet: @Thousand_helmetsVideo footage: @skaterstu_brightonskateFeaturing students from Perth Australia @perthoutdoorrollerblading8008
