KNOWING HOW TO BALANCE ON SKATES is important because in most of our moves, we have to pick up one foot. Skaters have to pick up one foot when forward skating, crossing over in the curve, and while so many more moves. • Balance is a FOUNDATIONAL prerequisite to skating and I understand that it can be scary as a beginner, but you want to work your way up. Here’s how: • TEST BALANCE WITHOUT SKATES. Your goal is to be able to hold each foot in the air for at least 10 seconds. If you can’t do it, do