from SkatefreshAsha on 8 Dec 2021
This video tutorial aims to fix one of the most common problems that Asha sees when people try forward crossovers. She identifies the problem and gives a training exercise to help you fix this issue.Apologies for the slight nausea creating, fast moving background of this video. Forward crossovers are more complex and challenging than they look and Asha’s full tutorial class on this skill (available in the “How to Skate – Intermediate” online course is almost 15 minutes long. This is not a skill that should be summarised. Test that course for free (see links below).Many skaters try forward crossovers before they have the necessary pre-requisite skills to do so safely. These include;Conscious edge control and ability to glide on both inside and outside edges in curves on 1 leg.Scooting in a circle is a good way to train the new outside edge.Parallel turns in both directionsConfident Toe Rolls in straight lines and on inside & outside edges (both legs).Your success with crossovers will increase hugely if you work on those pre-requisite skills first.Let us know in the comments if you were making this mistake and how the corrective exercise felt when you tried it.Who is Asha? Powerslide Brand Ambassador (since 2011) Skate Coach for BBC and Disney Champion quads figure skater who represented Great Britain internationally. Founder of Skatefresh.com (since 2000) Skating for 36 years Teaching inlines and quads for 21 years 342 Instructors Certified worldwide (with ICP)Are you desperate to get better at skating? Let Asha help you for FREE.Get Instant, FREE, lifetime access to 13 Video Course Trials today from Asha’s extensive range of professionally shot and edited Video Training Courses.BEGINNER INLINES – FREE VIDEO TRAININGSAre you a compete beginner and apprehensive about getting hurt? Want to start skating safely without falling? Prefer to follow a step-by-step, easy to follow program? Avoid injury and embarrassment by learning to skate with a professional instructor following proven methods. 1. Static Preparations + Basic Movementhttps://skatefresh.com/product/how-to… 2. Heel Brake Stophttps://skatefresh.com/product/how-to…3. Develop your Basic Stridehttps://skatefresh.com/product/how-to…INTERMEDIATE INLINES – FREE VIDEO TRAININGSHave you hit a wall in your learning? The harder stuff doesn’t come so easily anymore. 4. Lunge Turnhttps://skatefresh.com/product/how-to…5. Spin Stophttps://skatefresh.com/product/how-to…6. Develop your Fitness Stridehttps://skatefresh.com/product/how-to…ADVANCED INLINES – FREE VIDEO TRAININGSWant to make people stop and stare? Learn the Powerslide for fast immediate stopping, anytime, anywhere. Understand and master the Double Push for fast, impressive, powerful skating.7. Barrel Rollhttps://skatefresh.com/product/how-to…8. Backwards Powerslide https://skatefresh.com/product/how-to…9. Develop your Double Push Speed Skating Techniquehttps://skatefresh.com/product/how-to…YOGA FOR SKATERSGetting aches and pains during or after skating? Maybe you need to be adding some stretching to your skate practice.Grab your FREE 7min pre-post skate stretch video class here;10. https://skatefresh.com/yoga-for-skaters/For lessons in the UK visit us at https://www.skatefresh.com Follow Asha and Skatefresh on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/skatefreshashaInstagram: https://instagram.com/skatefreshashaSkatefresh is sponsored by Powerslide & Asha wears Trinity Hardcore Evos 3×110.Asha wears Skate-inspired T-shirts from the Skatefresh range for men & womenhttps://skatefreshtshirts.teemill.comVideo footage: @skaterstu_brightonskate