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Tables of Contents for In-Line Skating
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Preface
vii
PART I BEFORE YOU SKATE
1
64
Chapter 1 Introduction to In-Line Skating
3
10
What's in a Name?
It's Easier Than You Think
The Evolution of In-Line Skating
Skating for Fitness
Cross-Training on In-Line Skates
Go for It!
Chapter 2 Skating Equipment
13
42
Before You Buy
Components of In-Line Skates
Types of In-Line Skates
Skate Maintenance
Safety Gear
Carrying Bag
Chapter 3 Getting Started
55
10
Rules of the Road
Keeping In-Line Skating Legal
Where to Skate
Stretching
PART II SKATING FUNDAMENTALS
65
64
Chapter 4 Posture and Balance
67
12
Elements of Posture
Stance
Weight Distribution and Relaxation
Drills
Chapter 5 Skating Correctly
79
8
The Stroke
The Glide
Drills
Chapter 6 Stopping
87
14
Brake Stop
T-Stop
Advanced Stops
Drills
Chapter 7 Turns
101
5
The Leading Skate
The Mechanics of Turns
Connecting Turns
Crossover Turns
Traversing Down Hills
Drills
Chapter 8 Putting It All Together
115
14
Changing Conditions
Basic Tricks
Expanding Your Skills
Drills
PART III ADVANCED IN-LINE SKATING
129
55
Chapter 9 In-Line Racing
131
24
Types of Racing
Training for Racing
Establishing Your Goals
Seven Steps to Quality Training
Six-Month Training Program
Six-Week Training Program
Chapter 10 Aggressive Skating
155
14
Street Skating
Vertical Skating
Drills
Chapter 11 Roller Hockey
169
15
Rules
Hockey Gear
Basic Skills
Positions
Organizing a Team
Drills
Appendix A Weightlifting Exercises
184
2
Appendix B In-Line Resources
186
1
Index
187
4
About the Authors
191