Video - How to Ice Skate

If Thursday's article piqued your interest in ice skating, check out this quick video for some tips from an expert skater. These tips and basic steps will get you moving around the ice. You will learn forward movements, backwards, and curves/turns, as well as stopping, and a simple spin for a little challenge.

It's not as good as an in-person class, but it will at least give you an idea of some of the techniques that can be helpful when you are learning to skate, and it is all explained in very simple step-by-step terms.

Enjoy!

How to Ice Skate
Festive ice rinks are open all over the country this time of year, so we've asked our expert Lara to give us an ice-skating masterclass. . Follow us on twitter at twitter.com