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Figure & Speed Skating

Discover the latest in figure and speed skating on WonderHowTo! Learn how to perfect your spins, backspin maneuvers, and more. Get expert tips and tricks for beginners and advanced skaters alike. Start gliding like a pro today!

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"How to Center your spins in figure skating" cover image
Jul 22, 2010

In this tutorial, we learn how to center your spins in figure skating. When you're spinning, you will find yourself traveling when you spin. To avoid doing this, think about where on the blade you are ...

"How to Do a backspin maneuver in figure skating" cover image
Jul 1, 2010

In this tutorial, Gina teaches us how to do a backspin in figure skating. This is when you are spinning on the opposite foot but in another direction. The most difficult thing is to find the right bal ...

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Apr 19, 2010

In this video, you will learn how to stretch your back to strengthen your spirals while figure skating. First, lay on your stomach. Next, lift your arm and opposite leg in the air. Hold this for a few ...

"Breakdancer Turns Figure Skating Upside Down" cover image
Feb 24, 2010

Albeit a "staged" performance, the skills appear to be real. This dude pulls off some impressive figure skating tricks, except upside down - on his head, breakdance style. I recommend watching the ent ...

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Feb 17, 2010

Olympian speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno won a silver medal this past weekend, his sixth medal in the past eight years. This recent accomplishment now ties him with Bonnie Blair as the most decorated Wi ...

"How to Ice skate" cover image
Jan 5, 2010

Looking to take up a new sport? How about ice skating? Ice skating is great for the legs and body, and great fun! Follow this advice and you will soon be gliding like a champion. You Will Need:• An ic ...

"60 MPH Saudi Sandal Skating" cover image
Sep 24, 2009

These Saudi boys bring the term "Extreme Sports" to a new level. "Three young men lean out of the doors of a speeding car, appearing to "skate" along the tarmac on their sandals on a busy Saudi Arabi ...

"How to Do a two foot glide and snowplow stop when ice skating" cover image
Sep 26, 2008

Check out this instructional ice skating video that demonstrates how to do a two foot glide and how to come to a snowplow stop. Ice skating for hockey requires moves like the two foot glide and snowpl ...

"How to Get ice skating tips for beginners" cover image
Sep 3, 2008

Ice skating well requires proper technique, balance and practice. Learn some ice skating tips from our skating expert in this free video clip series. ...

"How to Begin ice skating" cover image
Sep 3, 2008

Ice skating for the first time can be a little nerve wracking. Learn some beginning techniques on how to skate from our ice skating expert in this free video clip series. ...