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You don't have to be Tara Lipinski or Wayne Gretzky to enjoy taking a spin around the rink! Whether you want to teach a child, master a couple of twirls, play some hockey, or just skate recreationally, here are all the basics, complete with lots of full color photographs showing every detail of blades, boots, glides, turns, and bends. Learn the differences between figure and hockey skates; how to ensure proper fit; what clothing to wear; and the essentials of skate care. Help kids adjust as they step onto the ice the first time and take those inevitable falls. You'll find ways of training even the smallest youngsters and increasing their fun. Plus, you'll get tips on guiding more advanced skaters, choosing group or private lessons, and doing exercises that build skating skills. Nor is the adult beginner forgotten: you'll find everything from warmups to stopping and turning techniques that will have you skimming confidently across the ice in no time! 96 pages (all in color), 8 x 10.
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This book has over 100 full-color photographs and explains how to do just about all moves - beginning to advanced - on ice skates. It's perfect for anyone - of any age - who wants to learn to skate or to perfect their backward crossovers, turns, stops etc. There's also a chapter on how to teach children to skate, and one on how to fit, purchase and care for skates. Good luck - happy skating!
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A guide to ice-skating for those who want to learn or teach another. It explains the difference between figure skates and hockey skates, how to ensure a proper fit, what clothing to wear and the essentials of skin care. Also included are tips for more advanced skaters.
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- PublisherSterling Juvenile
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0806995173
- ISBN 13 9780806995175
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages96
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