In mastering the art of graceful gliding on ice, exploring "complexity", "explosiveness" and "accessibility" have become the three pillars of improving skills. To master skates and dance freely on the ice, you first need to learn the essence of a few basic standing postures.
First of all, it's important to master the technique of the T-shape: keep your left heel close to the inside of your right foot to form a tight T-shape, while leaning forward slightly to maintain balance and stability. Immediately after that, the parallel standing rule is also the foundation of the foundation, standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, keeping your upper body slightly leaning forward, which not only helps to maintain balance, but also prepares you for the next move.
Next, there is the delicate training of the squat: keep the upper body leaning forward, the back and hips form a graceful arc, the hands can be held together or swing naturally, the legs are gently bent to form an angle of 15 to 20 degrees, and the knees and ankles are at an angle of 90 to 110 and 50 to 70 degrees, respectively, which helps to maintain better stability and flexibility during the slide.
This is especially important when it comes to moving the center of gravity: start by standing in place, with your feet parallel to each other, slightly bent at the knees, leaning your upper body slightly forward, and lifting and lowering your left and right legs alternately, so that the shift of your center of gravity appears smooth and natural. The one-legged balance exercise further challenges the ability to balance, while holding the fix, trying to stabilize the weight on one leg and gently extending the other leg to the side to develop the stability of the one-leg support. The figure-eight walking exercise, with its unique pace and shift of weight, adds elegance and complexity to the art of skating.
As for straight and curve skating skills, they are the ultimate test of skating. Through the practice of pressing on one foot, alternating over and over again, and mastering the correct way to tilt your body when gliding in corners, each slide is a fine polishing of technique. In addition, the natural movement of the swing arm not only balances the body, but also adds to the fluidity and beauty of the entire movement.
Ice skating is not just a sport, it's an art. It requires us to feel the changes of each movement with our hearts, and through continuous practice and exploration, we can make every slide an elegant dance. In this journey on ice, every step is full of "complexity", "explosiveness" and "invisibility", and it is these elements that build the infinite charm of ice skating.