Crossovers | Rollerskating Lessons

[@chuckkelley5894]

As a kid, I skated approximately 20 hours each week for about 11-12 years. Basically a speed skater. It's been a minute but yesterday I bought a new pair of skates and I'll start hitting it this weekend. I turn 70 in a few months and the doctors want to remove or replace pretty much everything I have and I have zero plans for letting them do it. Skating will be my secret weapon.

[@licksnkicks1166]

I just love your attitude. So refreshing . I am 58 and haven’t skated for 30 years and I love it just as much as before.

[@jilliandreams]

I love this so much.
Get it! 💓🛼👏

[@Kira_Aros]

How did it turn out? Id love to hear from you

[@chuckkelley5894]

@@Kira_Aros Hi! Thanks for reaching out. I started back, not as strongly as I’d imagined, but not horrible either. I sucked it up and wore a bicycle helmet and pads from my enduro motorcycling kit. Took some falls but no injuries. Two weeks later I’m recovering from a gallbladder removal and two weeks after that I’m recovering from having a frig’n pacemaker put in. Heart rate dropped below 20 during the gallbladder thing. However, my agreement with the cardiologist was to set the default rate high enough so that as I continue to regain my fitness there won’t be anymore bs about concerns over lowering heart rates. I should be get clearance to resume skating on June 4. ( fall too hard too soon and it’s not uncommon to dislodge the pacemaker probes and have to start all over…no thanks😂)
Hope to report killer results soon!
All the best ✔️

[@bankoledada]

i cant do cross overs yet but i believe this is the best lesson on cross overs out there. Getting started today definitely. thanks so much Tess, you are a skating blessing.. lol

[@SkatewithTess]

yay!! and thank you for your kind words. wishing you the best of luck!

[@GusUruguay]

Old video, but I parked here. It is awesome how you explain, it feels like having a friend telling me what to do, no fancy speech. Thanks from Uruguay!

[@SkatewithTess]

Thanks for stopping by! Glad it was helpful :)

[@ms_sew]

Tbh, it’s the best set of exercises I have seen for crossovers

[@memorizeitwithmusic612]

I thought I had watched every crossover video on UA-cam, but somehow I missed yours until today. You really cover this skill well. I love the phases and I’ll be trying them. I’ve been working on this skill a lot. I’ll get really comfortable with it after a couple hours at the rink, but a week later when I go back, I feel so stiff it’s nearly as bad as starting over. Uggh. I can’t wait to try your phases. I may just start over and build like you suggested. Thank you!

[@licksnkicks1166]

I am so afraid of crossovers! I went roller skating for the first time in 30 years and I had so much fun. I am doing this. Thank you for an amazing lesson.

[@SkatewithTess]

Good luck!! You got this.

[@CatzzMoney]

I’ve seen a few crossovers videos, but this is the only one that covers many the pre-steps prior to performing the crossover. ❤

[@ashleykbarks]

I was at the rink and I got 3/4 of the way to a crossover without having seen your video, and realize I was so close without any true guidance. I think because I sprained both my wrists doing spins, I have been scared to commit to the crossover because I don't want to hurt myself more until my wrists heal. But I think I've got it, next time I'll try to commit.

[@SkatewithTess]

Allow courage to persevere above all. You can do this 🙌💕

[@justynjonn]

I particularly dig the background music! Especially with the outdoor background! Way out west ,open full of possibility.

[@SkatewithTess]

thanks! "full of possibility" love that

[@ashantihaulcy9856]

I want to thank you sooooooooooooo much because i have been trying to do these for the longest and i finally got it because of you thank u sooooooooooo much and God bless you❤🥰😍

[@SkatewithTess]

Oh my goodness, that is the world's highest compliment! Thank you so much for sharing your story! I am so excited for you, congratulations! 🎉

[@Bascombe25]

The best cross over training video I've seen. Thank you so much!

[@jadelou_x]

Tried quite a few other tutorials and go nowhere ! This one in stages is giving me confidence love it 🔥🔥🔥

[@msericaplease]

Ive been struggling with crossovers and I think your steps to warm up will help! Will give this a go soon!

[@SkatewithTess]

Aww good luck on your crossovers! You got this! :)

[@VCD512]

Now this is a good starter video! I need to change my wheels so that I can skate outside

[@shinyb4ts]

This is so helpful!! Watching you do the three stages of the apex circle turn like that somehow unlocked something in my brain that no other crossover video has and now everything is so much easier, lol, thank you so much for that tip!
Also "smile if you want, you don't have to" was adorable. You're a great teacher!

[@Thabae]

Best tutorial ever

[@Anonymous-ww2wx]

Watching you is so fun, needed this for My crossovers 🙏🏻

[@leehogsden7685]

When you said "...do we have to be beautiful???" I was like yea girl! New life motto!!!

[@sarahwalshmakesthings]

Thank you! I’m a scaredy cat and cross overs are so terrifying. But all these drills will be so good!

[@mayrelmakitay9304]

Thank you for sharing ❤ This is the best tips I watched in youtube.
The footwork warm up is really helping me practice😊

[@raundimoore-kondo4493]

“Do we need to be beautiful”😂😂😂 right on!!!

[@Harleywayne]

PERFECTLY broken down! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@eddieblanco2652]

Excellent class for beginners. You are amazing. Going to send this to my wife. She's getting into it. Thanks!!
❤❤❤❤❤

[@SkatewithTess]

Best of luck to your wife!

[@kplicanic]

This is super helpful and gives me hope! Thank you!

[@SkatewithTess]

Yay wonderful! Best of luck to you :)

[@suzettericketts543]

Thank you Tess. Love this tutorial. Best crossover video I've seen so far.

[@michaelb2685]

I can't wait to try your exercises. I use to do crossover, but due to a tendon operation, I lost some muscle and control in one leg. These will help me build back up. I still got my counter clockwise crossovers, but clockwise I don't feel the control or ease. Thanks for the advice.

[@SkatewithTess]

Best of luck!!

[@arz8101]

Great Buddy.. 🤍

[@Fallen0203]

This is so useful!! I kind of picked up how to do it on my own over the years, but only going clockwise :P trying to do it counter-clockwise has previously ended in falls because my brain and legs get confused, so I cant wait to try this lesson out to help me be able to do this counter-clockwise too and improve on my technique :D

[@MusicTime1616]

Thanks, Helped me in my competition:)

[@luckysuzful]

This is really helpful to break it down into steps. Thanks!

[@bojo2770]

Thanks so much for breaking it down into steps!

[@josemontalvo4532]

I enjoyed watching. Thank you for sharing. I subscribed and put notifications on.

[@SkatewithTess]

thanks for being here!

[@stevemcgowan3017]

Hi tess great teaching.I’m trying do crossovers like I used to at 1975 school disco but I’m 60 now.I’ve been window cleaner 40 years so bit creaky but will practice those moves u said .thanks

[@maryd3392]

Thank you for teaching me how to do crossovers, you’re awesome sauce 🥺

[@dirtycarpet6134]

the funny thing is Tess is that my thighs started to burn in the middle of the rink lol. and to make matters worse, i wear a size 13 skate so it makes for a tricky crossover. when lifting the boot over the other boot, it feels like i need a crane to make sure it clears lol. but im going to keep trying cuz it looks to cool when ppl do it , thanks T.

[@alanadanois6133]

Thank you, Tess! I love your videos and your ability to break these maneuvers down so well. I need baby steps! Trying to keep up with my fresh meat derby boot camp at the moment, and I wish you were my trainer lol

[@SkatewithTess]

Best of luck to you! Get em! 🔥💜

[@tonybrown9779]

This is awesome. Wished I'd seen this when I started (inline)

[@celest818]

Thank you so much for your help !!! ❤️ I subscribed (:
I love the warm up tips and how you explained everything, because you broke it up step by step .

[@Mike_Santana]

Very informative!!! Thx

[@Joangelis]

very useful for my rollerblading thanks!

[@Gurpreetkaur-yj5cp]

Beautiful explanation ❤ love your videos!

[@lauraanne5175]

Love this!

[@Nadiaweisz]

Thanks for the helpful video ❤

[@SensationallySilky]

Any recommendations for the thicker thigh rockstars among the tribe?

[@askassk]

Thanks for the vid! Just a quick side note: I think you've got the two links in the description mixed up.

[@licksnkicks1166]

So I tried the one knee drop down. The toe stop gets in the way. It’s my pressure valve in the event my other stopping techniques don’t work!

[@raundimoore-kondo4493]

Great warm ups!

[@KS-op5hb]

Week 4 (2x-week) and I’m at phase 2!!! Progress

[@tarotlondon]

OMG thanks sooooooooooo much can't wait to try! My biggest fear as I have a balance disorder and one leg always freaks me out lol! x x x

[@SkatewithTess]

Aww good luck to you!!

[@tracygreen7466]

Thank you

[@Prince_Charming_1]

Awesome training video!

[@KS-op5hb]

Let me say too these drills are a darn hood exercise ! My legs - ha :)

[@mimi.b868]

YES I NEED THISSSS

[@TinyChickPottery]

Are you pushing off with your left toe?

[@kieyeeel841]

I got it just now huhu

[@crica8491]

I looked for you on IG but you are not there. Did you change your account?
Anyways, I'll definitely try these drills until get the crossovers right🙌

[@licksnkicks1166]

So as I go around a corner I cross my outside foot over the inside one but at the same time lift my back skate off the ground?

[@SkatewithTess]

Yes! It may feel funny at first, but give it a try. You have to lift your inside foot anyway to reset/complete your crossover :)

[@licksnkicks1166]

@@SkatewithTess her Tess I am so afraid of falling on my hands because I also play guitar in a band and I need my hands. I was thinking of wearing double gloves with padding.

[@SkatewithTess]

@@licksnkicks1166 I would suggest practicing one-knee taps/falls so your instinct is to fall down on a knee pad rather than your hands. ua-cam.com/video/BhrqESY5i1M/v-deo.htmlsi=i4kbRm2iuC38Qyl1

[@NevaScaredHo]

Thank you. New subbie.

[@Mrpicassoo]

Had been doing skating since 4th grade until 9th still Iam afraid to do this 🥲

[@antoniodittman5820]

In hockey they called that "pumping" phase "c-cuts" and reverse c-cuts are how they taught us to skate backwards

[@SkatewithTess]

Oh that's awesome! C-cuts 🙌

[@hollywood5703]

Isn't it harder to do crossovers with heeled skates?

[@SkatewithTess]

I don't think so! :)

[@this-that57]

Just found your channel today. I am still at the very beginner level of skating, so this is way more advanced than I am. But I am always looking for as much information and instruction as I can get. I am still struggling with trying to skate on concrete. The options available to me are pretty limited and not the greatest. Very rough surfaces (to me) that scare the hell out of me! I have 78a wheels, but still get caught up on the slightest bump. Do you have any videos that go into detail on how to get started on a rough surface when you're just beginning? I've been at this for over two months, and have yet to actually skate. What I've been doing is so little, I can't really classify it as "skating." Help!

[@SkatewithTess]

Hey there! Try to find a smooth parking lot or go to a local skating rink. Starting on a smooth surface would be ideal!

[@this-that57]

@@SkatewithTess unfortunately there aren't really any of those options available to me where I live. I am practicing on a somewhat smooth concrete, but it's a narrow surface, so I am really limited on what I can do. There is a huge area of concrete that would be perfect for anyone who knows what they're doing, but for me, it's terrifying. It's rough and I can't even get going before I feel like I'm going to fall. It's so frustrating.

[@___yasmina___]

When I learnt how to do crossovers, the teacher said “just put your foot to the back a bit and then swish it to the front and put the other foot right back”. Golly…

[@zoned4030]

Why is crossing over the hardest

[@zackmeek1835]

Ok im not trying to brag at all but I've never watched a video to learn crossovers I mean I just did to learn the exercises but I aas at the skating rink and watched this guy do it once and repeated it