
Whether you want to teach a child, master a few twirls, or just skate recreationally, here are the basics. This book has tips on skate fitting and care, choosing lessons, warmups and exercises that build skating skills, stopping and turning, and even taking those inevitable falls...

A guide to ice-skating for those who want to learn or teach another. It explains the difference between figure skates and hockey skates, how to ensure a proper fit, what clothing to wear and the essentials of skin care. Also included are tips for more advanced skaters.