Braking on roller skates is a basic skill that should be mastered before going to a roller rally in the streets. You can brake in 4 ways: with the brake, with a plow, with the "T" method and by turning. Watch the video in which the instructor Michał Machowski shows the correct technique of braking on the rollers and gives helpful tips to beginners.

Contents:

  1. Roller braking with the brake
  2. Braking on rollers with a plow
  3. Roller braking with T-stop
  4. Roller braking by rotation

Braking on roller skatesis the second, after driving forwards, obligatory point in learning to ride on roller skates. There is no need to convince anyone that this skill significantly improves driving safety and allows you to move more freely on the streets. Nevertheless, many beginners try to learn to brake intuitively, or simply stop by driving onto a lawn or grabbing onto a stable object such as a fence - these methods can be effective, but only until they cause a fall. To brake quickly and safely, you need to learn some technical tips and then put them into practice.

Watch the videos in which the instructor Michał Machowski shows step by step how to properly brake on the rollers in four ways. Each subsequent one requires a bit more practice in driving, but it is worth testing all of them to choose the best method for you.

Roller braking with the brake

The brake is attached to all models of recreational inline skates. It is attached to the right shoe with a screw. Advanced skaters generally decide to remove the brake because it gets in the way of more complicated stunts. Beginners should try this method of braking due to the simple technique.

How to brake with the brake?Assume a balance position, that is, bend your knees and bend slightly forward so that the tip of the shoe, knee and shoulders are in line. Transfer your weight to your left leg, and slide the right leg with the brake forward parallel to the front, lifting the tip of the roller upwards. Keep both legs equidistant from each other, about shoulder width apart. When braking, do not lean forward too much, so as not to losebalance.

Braking on rollers with a plow

Braking with the plow requires a similar arrangement of the rollers as in the case of braking on skis. This is one of the technically simpler variants, but has several disadvantages. Among other things, it requires a lot of space, and full stopping takes place only after covering a considerable distance.

How to brake with a plowStart in the herringbone position: bring your heels together and point your toes outwards (your feet should be V-shaped). Then, without bending your knees, make a very wide step - so that the inner edges of the rollers are inclined to the ground at the smallest possible angle. The more you step, the greater the friction and the faster you can brake. Then bring your legs together again, pointing the toes of the shoes inwards. During braking, stay low on your legs, tilting your torso forward and pushing your buttocks back.

Roller braking with T-stop

This is the most popular method of braking, but requires a better technique than braking with a plow or with a brake. The name "T-stop" comes from the characteristic arrangement of the legs, which resembles the letter "T".

How to brake with the "T" method?Bend your right (or left if that's more comfortable) leg at the knee, move it forward and shift your full body weight onto it. Place your left leg perpendicular to the right and tilt the inside edge towards the ground - as if you were dragging your foot behind you. The most important thing is that the front leg is kept straight during braking and that the shoulders are pointing forward. Keep your back leg as far behind you as possible.

Roller braking by rotation

This is one of the more advanced types of braking. It consists in making a partial turn (270 degrees) and stopping sideways facing the direction of travel. It's easier to learn this version of braking if we know how to turn on rollers.

How to brake by turning?Bring your right (or left) leg forward, bend it slightly in the knee and shift your full body weight onto it. Point the toes of the shoes outwards. Place the other leg in a line. When you start to turn, after you complete a ¼ turn (90 degrees), immediately shift your weight onto your left leg. Keep the inner edges of the rollers inclined towards the center at all times (as on a plow). Try to brake while straddling as much as possible - this way you improve your stability and maintain more control over your movements.

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