Activity: Straight Run, Alternate Lifting

What you practice: Stance foot balance & Transfer of balance

• Flat terrain
• Skate to a comfortable speed
• Lift one foot a few inches off the ground, glide straight on the stance foot
• Set foot down, lift other foot, glide straight on new stance foot
• Continue to switch feet
• Keeping free foot close to stance foot helps balance on stance foot
• With practice, make each glide last longer