The Backwards course covers everything you need to get into backwards skating, including turning and stopping whilst skating backwards.

Skills Taught

Lesson 1 (Intro): Backwards swizzles, Backwards half swizzles, A-frame turns, Parallel turns
Lesson 2 (Transitions & Stops): Backwards powerslide, Backwards T-stop, Two foot transition, Mowhawk, 180 jump
Lesson 3 (Crossovers): Backwards criss-cross, Backwards crossovers

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This is the website of Matthew Denner, a UK based inline skating instructor. If you're looking to start skating, or improve your current skills, you should take a look around to see what I have to offer.

I try to make my courses goal oriented, whether that is being part of the larger street skating community, or just getting a number of skills that combine well together. I cater for all skill levels, from complete beginner through to competent skaters. When teaching private lessons I treat you as an individual, catering for your abilities and learning rate. And with those courses and lessons my students get their own students area page with access to notes, tips and drills.

For information on the lessons and courses I teach, or advice on skating in general, please feel free to use the contact form.

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