Rolling Transition

You turn from rolling forwards to rolling backwards, and back again, without leaving the ground. One skate pivots to face the other way, then the other follows, and you carry on in the new direction.

1. Turn

   Start a gentle curve and look over that shoulder.

   CueLook round

2. Pivot

   Lift the inside heel and swing that skate to face backwards.

   CueHeel to heel

3. Follow

   Shift onto it, then pivot the other skate to match.

   CueSecond foot

4. Roll

   Push into backwards lemons to keep going.

   CueKeep rolling

1. IfLifting the whole skate off.
   ThenLift only the heel and pivot on the front wheel.
2. IfWeight stuck on one skate.
   ThenShare your weight evenly once both skates face the new way.
3. IfSkates tipped onto inside edges.
   ThenKeep the wheels upright so you roll straight, not round in circles.