How to brake on skates for beginners and stop correctly

Every skater, especially a beginner, should know how to brake on skates in all possible situations. You will be surprised, but even a regular brake needs to be able to use it. Many athletes prefer to ride without it at all, braking in other ways.

In this article, we will look at how to properly brake on rollers without a brake: in situations where you are driving fast or slowly, on a flat surface or downhill, as well as what effective methods of emergency stopping exist.

We recommend all of the above instructions, to begin with, to work at low speed in calm conditions.

A few tips for beginners

Before giving instructions for beginners on the topic "how to brake on rollers", we will voice the important nuances with which the training will take place more quickly and efficiently:

• Do not try to accelerate too much if you are feeling shaky. First you need to learn to roller-skate without falling, and then just accelerate;
• Avoid steep hills and uneven tracks;
• Always wear protection on your knees, elbows and palms, and ride in a helmet;
• Learn to ride on one leg while maintaining balance;
• Master different riding techniques - plow, herringbone, slalom, etc .;
• In the event of emergency braking, do not use the stock brake; due to the law of inertia, you will most likely fall and hit hard. Below we will tell you how to brake sharply on the rollers safely;
• You must know and successfully apply various braking methods, including using the stock brake.

Below we will tell you how to properly brake on casters without a brake, for convenience, dividing the instructions into the following categories:

1. Standard brake technology;
2. Emergency stop methods;
3. How to brake while rolling down a hill (reducing the speed of movement);
4. Braking at different speeds.

How to use the staff?

This is the basic system found on all roller skates. It is an overhanging lever with blocks that is located behind the plate with wheels, in the heel area. It does not interfere with standard riding, but it is not at all suitable for stunt driving. If you are a beginner, it is too early for you to switch to tricks, and therefore, it is better not to remove the standard brake yet.

So, how to properly brake on roller skates with it, let's learn:

• Stage 1 - the roller should slightly put the leg forward with the brake, while transferring the body weight to the hind limb;
• Stage 2 - the leg on which the roller with the "staff" is put on, straightens at the knee, the toe rises slightly;
• Stage 3 - due to a change in the inclination of the foot, the brake lever begins to touch the surface;
• Stage 4 - due to the connected friction force, a gradual decrease in the speed of movement occurs.

To prevent overturning, press the lever smoothly and not abruptly. It is better to put your hands in front of you, palms down, and tilt the body slightly forward. Keep in mind that the pads need to be replaced periodically, because active and regular rubbing against the asphalt inevitably leads to their wear.

This braking technique looks simple only at first glance. The athlete must have perfect coordination and stable balance. The higher the speed at which he rides, the stronger the requirements for these skills.

Emergency Stop Technique on Rollers

Now let's look at how to learn how to brake on rollers without a brake and, first of all, we will focus on methods of fast braking.

Emergency situations are different - the threat of a collision, a sudden deterioration in health, an inevitable obstacle, etc. Not always in this case you will be able to brake "nicely", and even vice versa, most likely you will have to crash awkwardly. However, even this skill requires practice and training. Don't worry, we'll show you how to learn to fall properly to minimize damage to your health.

So, emergency braking on rollers without a brake is carried out in the following ways:

1. Fall on the ass (ass-stop). It involves the grouping of the body, in which the elbows are bent at the elbows, and the athlete sits down on his haunches, widely spreading his feet and knees to the sides. As a result, the buttocks touch the ground and the movement stops;
2. Running out onto the lawn (grass-stop). When driving on the track, turn sharply and drive into the grass, while it is advisable to start running.
3. The defense stop is a construct to grab onto. This can be an advertising banner, clothes on a rope, a bench, a pole, or even a person passing by. It is advisable to warn the latter about your intention with a preliminary cry. This technique of braking on roller skates always follows a different scenario - as they say, whoever is as lucky. If you want to learn how to brake by grasping a solid vertical surface, for example, a wall, remember that you need to approach it at an acute angle. If you collide head-on (90 °), injury cannot be avoided.
4. If everything happened so suddenly that you do not have time to think about how to slow down, just fall to the defense. Do not worry about the knee pads or the helmet - the maximum that will happen to them is a crack or a scratch. You can always buy new ones, but health due to a car accident, for example, takes much longer to recover. During a fall, always keep your elbow and knee joints bent, trying to land on as many points of support as possible (excluding the head, of course).

The methods listed in this section will allow you to learn how to brake, practically, lightning fast. However, no matter how completely you have mastered them, the specifics of an emergency stop in itself is traumatic, so you can never be sure that it will pass painlessly. Therefore, try to use it infrequently and only in unavoidable situations.

How to learn how to brake when rollerblading down a hill?

Now let's figure out how to brake properly on roller coasters, let's analyze all the existing instructions. Pay attention, when you drive down on rollers from a hill at high speed, it is highly not recommended to brake with a brake. The possibility of falling and injury is too high.

All the measures that you should take should be reduced to a single task - to reduce the speed of movement. When you succeed, you either finish the descent painlessly and roll yourself on, or safely stop on a flat road using the standard brake.

• The easiest option is to learn how to brake on the V rollers with a stop or a plow. The technique will especially appeal to skiers who successfully apply it in their sport. Its essence lies in the wide separation of the legs, while the socks, on the contrary, are reduced to each other. The torso is kept straight, the arms help maintain balance. The rollers form an angle, but the socks will never pull together. Due to the strength of the muscles, they are supported at a small distance, thereby preventing a fall. The speed begins to drop, the dangerous situation is discharged.
• Next, let's try to learn how to brake with a snake or slalom. This method is only suitable if the roller has enough space for braking. He needs to make many turns, symbolically drawing a curly snake on the asphalt. During the turn, one leg is put slightly forward, transferring body weight to the other. Switch legs to make the next loop. The speed is reduced more effectively if the turns are tight and sharp.
• The striking method. While riding, touch the rear roller with the heel of the front roller with the toe. Due to the touching of the wheels against each other, a slowdown will occur.

We have listed how to stop on skates for beginners and once again we want to remind you that all methods should be practiced on a flat surface, avoiding high-speed races. This also applies to instructions on how to brake on rollers with a standard brake, both emergency and gradual.

If you are a parent trying to teach a child how to brake on inline skates, do not neglect protective equipment. Wear your skate comfortably, fit your skates and don't let him skate near highways.

How to learn to brake at different speeds

The method of braking on roller skates without brakes should be selected based on the speed of movement.

1. If you are driving slowly. In this case, the risk of losing balance, falling and hitting painfully is minimal. Try plow or T-way braking. The latter involves setting the unsupported foot perpendicular to the one on which the body weight is transferred. Visually, the rollers form the letter "T". One leg blocks the movement of the other, and after a slight push, the roller stops. You can also apply a sweeping method that will appeal to hockey fans, from where it was borrowed. While riding, bring one leg forward sharply, drawing a wide semicircle with it. At the same time, you seem to hook the supporting limb. Tilt the body back, bend the supporting leg slightly at the knee.
2. If you are rollerblading at medium speed. For this situation, you should definitely learn the hooking method - with it you can brake without risk of falling. Do not worry that during the movement you will begin to turn in a circle - this is inevitable due to the direction of the leading leg, which, as it were, draws a semicircle. The most important thing is that you will reduce the speed indicators, which means that the goal is achieved. This technique requires a wide area and therefore is not always suitable. For example, in a close underpass it is not recommended to slow down on the rollers like that, you will inevitably "hook" someone. If you are an experienced roller, you can brake in the T-way, when one foot is pressed against the heel of the support in the perpendicular direction. Press firmly on the unsupported leg, thereby slowing down the movement. The method has a significant drawback - the wheels are quickly grinded.
3. Only experienced skaters can learn how to brake during high-speed driving. If you do not consider yourself to be such, we recommend returning to the methods of emergency braking. If you are comfortable with rollerblading, try the following techniques. By the way, both of them are also borrowed from hockey sports.

• Parallel stop. Both skates are placed parallel to each other, at the same time turning them perpendicular to the direction of movement. The legs are bent at the knee, the body is slightly tilted forward. Despite the simplicity of the description, this method is one of the most difficult and requires perfect coordination from the athlete.
• Power Stop. The roller must first learn to ride well on one leg. Abruptly transfer your body weight to the supporting limb, performing a 180 ° turn on it. The second should brake at this time, outlining a semicircle, in the final standing perpendicular to the direction of travel. You will stop quickly and successfully, the most important thing is to keep your balance.

How to learn to brake on a quad roller?

These are skates where the wheels are not located in one line, but as on a car - 2 in front and 2 in the back. The technique of riding them is radically different from the usual rollers. Accordingly, the braking technique here is also completely different, with the exception of emergency methods.

Each quad rollers are equipped with a standard brake. Moreover, it is available on both skates and is located in front, on the toes. How to learn to brake on rollers quads?

• Bend your body forward and bend your knees;
• Pull one skate back, put it on the toe and press hard;
• Keep your balance;
• Help yourself with your hands, move intuitively.

That's all, we've covered all the possible braking options while rollerblading. Most of them are not difficult to learn at all, but we recommend that you master them all. This will prepare you for any unexpected situation. If you feel insecure, spend the first couple of sessions with a coach. Happy and safe pokatushki to you!

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