The Pyramid of Successful Figure Teaching
From "Roller Skating Coach" 1993 by Ron Jellse
Success of Learning Environment
| Success of Coach Enthusiasm Confidence Reliability Exercises Alertness Proper Working Conditions |
10. |
Success of Skater Self-Control Intentness Industrious- ness |
A knowledge of fundamentals - position and theory - and the ability to properly execute them. |
8. Circle |
9. Tracing |
Clarity and strength of a flowing edge, it must be a preconceived image and feeling to the skater. |
NOT steering, but ultimate success of skate balance and relationship of the body over the skate. |
| 5. Transitions and Weight on Skate | 6. Timing | 7. Turns and Loops |
| Point of body transitions and where weight is placed over skate for the different figures. | Constant rhythm patterns of the body's action and reaction. | The end result of timing and position. Balance of body in relationship to the skate. Fundamental knowledge of how skate works |
| 1. Equipment | 2. Positions | 3. Theory of Balance | 4. Flow and Style |
| Proper alignment of boot and skate. Choice is personal but must be made with a clear understanding of the anatomy of body and feet. Costuming and grooming | The theory of balance in action, The strict body placement in relationship to phases of the circle (Basic Positions) | The relationship of skating hip to feet. Cone theory and relationship of tilt of pelvis to balance. | Continuously fluid skating created by rhythmic positions, i.e., how it is executed. |