Best Advice to Deal with Falling When Ice Skating!
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In this video, Jono discusses falling over when ice skating. It is often something all of us are worried about, and it is a risk you take when ice skating. Fortunately, there are a few things you can be aware of to limit the risk of injury.
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Also, if you fall in a busy rink, bring your arms fingers into your body so that no one will run over them.
Great advice! Thanks for adding that
and wears gloves. it is protecting you from the blade if it happends. it still hurts but it doesn't cut
Oh my god I saw a guy cut off a fallen girls fingers. The most graphic thing I have ever seen
@@anti8028 holy crap that sounds awful
always wear thick gloves too
I went skating today and I fell many times and it was COLD but you can't be afraid of falling because everyone will fall and no ones going to laugh at you because I guarantee you they went through the same process to. they might even come help you like they did with me. don't let falling make you less confident because failing means your trying and it prevents you from falling again
I accidentally fell once. I ended up almost breaking my leg and having a massive bruise on it
Falling over jumps are painful 🥲
I wear a motorcycle helmet if I'm gonna be going fast backwards I can't find a hockey helmet in my size...a 2X I've tried 1X and my head barely fits in it
At my age (just turned 60) falling is a bigger issue than for younger folk. Falls turn into injuries more easily and injuries take longer to heal which means you're away from the ice longer. To help with that I wear knee and elbow pads when practicing. Also, getting out there and exercising, getting in shape, and getting used to it does help both by learning to fall softer and also by your body building up "resiliance" to better withstand the impacts.
That, anyway, has been my experience.
it's weird but i kind of like falling lol of course i hate the back falls on your tail bone - those are not nice, but still when i fall i feel more as "one" with ice later and get more relaxed, therefore i am more confident and not that scared afterwards to try new things and learn more. I sometimes need to fall in the beginning to actually get started with the skate and not be afraid to do things. it also makes me feel like im challenging myself so of course i'll fall cause im doing smth i've never done before and i'm learning. it brings more joy out of falling :)
I completely understand what you mean. Of course we take precautions to not fall and also its important to avoid very serious falls as best we can.
However the positive thing that certain falls can teach you is understanding the limits you can push yourself on something before you fall. It can be part of the learning process as you progress and learn new things on the ice.
For example, I fell a lot on a left forward outside edge in the "Rhumba" compulsory dance. This obviously hurt a lot, but the lesson I got from it was understanding how deep I could push push myself on that outside edge until I fell on it.
Another story, when I was a junior I was very nervous about falling in the national championships. The thought of the embarassment was overwhelming and it made me very nervous. I ended up getting on to the ice in my skate guards and falling immediately, needless to say I felt very embarrassed. However, all the stress I felt before vanished and I was far more relaxed afterwards and skated very well. (I'm not recommending anyone get on the ice in their skate guards by the way 😂)
This was inspiring thank you for posting this
I once fell forward while skating and I tried to hold my hands out in front of me to catch myself. And the ice legit made my hands slide right out from under me. And my face took the brunt of the fall. I some how cut my cheek 😂
Same happened to me and I went jaw first into the ice
@@da1on2 Omg ouch
that’s an ice burn on ur cheek… happens to me quite often with my palms every time i fall without gloves. i get bruises and cuts all over… its quite normal.
Mines was backward it was my first time skating at the age of 12 and i have a bump at theback of my head rn 😭
Maybe I forgot if you have ot hear but falling talk should by all means go along with "getting up" talk. I always practice that with our little kids to make sure they do NOT lie around laughing before checking their safety status, don't get up with their hands in danger of being run over and also explaining the emergency rules. As in: If a person is visibly on the ground not getting up, everyone is to stop and not stare while running into each other. Also a reason to not remain lying on the ground if you're fine. People/coaches further away will have trouble recognising if you're OK or not.
Or to NOT resume skating after a "quick" unnoticed crash on the back of your head while the coach was concentrated elsewhere. Go to your coach, tell them you fell on your head. You might not notice instantly if it's safe to resume skating on your own.
Falld are scary enough for yourself, they're eventually even scarier for the people around you 😖
Thanks for the falling tips, Ice Coach. I would just like to add, wear a helmet. I fell last year and hit the back of my head, but because I was wearing a helmet, I suffered only a minor concussion, rather than a serious brain injury. If you don’t have a hockey helmet, a snowboarding helmet will do. They’re usually less expensive and they tend to be more comfortable, too. In Canada, a snowboarding helmet is accepted safety gear for new skaters and children, who have to wear a helmet to be allowed on the ice.
That's some great additional advice, thanks for sharing it!
I think that wearing a helmet gives you a little more confidence, too. You’re more relaxed and so you skate better and with more enjoyment.
When I just started to learn skating, I was obsessed with an idea to get protectors for everything. After 2 years I chose beauty and elegance (means, almost no protectors, knee pads sometimes). Oh, but falling is not nice at all! :(
The problem is that figure skaters don’t wear helmets. They either have to learn how to fall well or not to touch the ice if they slip or land badly from a jump.
I find learning dolphin dive in volley ball or hip-hop dancing helpful in falling gently on ice. dolphin dive helps to reduce the fear of falling forward and one can also be more relaxed during the fall.
I fractured my arm falling onto grass... wish me luck
I fractured my wrist walking through my kitchen.. we both need luck 😭😂
Owie. Grass is soft as fuck but still...
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You can collect some pretty impressive bruises too..😄👌 my BEST knee and hip bruise was from ice..but I'm ok..just laughed the pain away 😂👍
We have all suffered an impressive collection bruises! The worst ones are when there is almost no bruising at all, but the pain is very intense! Then you get the ones that look really bad but don't hurt much!
I fell today trying out some fancy footwork. It was all going well and controlled but then I got more creative 😁 and it happened. Sad I didn't capture the moment and what I was doing exactly when I fell backwards and hurt my elbow. Sometimes happens! 😔
Ouch sounds painful! Hope you're alright. We've done the same when we get too carried away! Sometimes during a performance in a show 😅
@@IceCoachOnline Thank you! Oh really 😯😅 I see that with professionals also happens ☺️
In a more advanced setting, some extra pointers:
Basically, there's 3 things to worry about, your 1) head, 2) wrists, and 3) knees.
1. You don't want to exactly fall forwards, you'll break your knees and wrists. Instead, you want to fall more on your side. You want your meaty bits to take the impact forces; the leg mucles, bum, lats, triceps etc.
2. Never use your hands when you fall, you'll break your wrists. Again, instead, try to fall on your side with the arm you're falling on raised up, this will also protect your head. And wrists. And knees.
The same applies if you fall skating backwards, you wanna try to turn yourself on your side, with the landing arm stretched up, protecting your head.
You can practise falling like this on a soft tatami-like surface. The principles to falling on ice are the same as you'd learn in a combat sport like jijutsu. The one thing that makes falling easier and safer on ice, though, is that ice is slippery; it won't eat your skin off like some other surfaces. So it's less scary that way, if that helps ;)
I have only gone ice Skating twice and have come home both times with bruised knees but next time I’m definitely going to be wearing knee pads ( I can ice skate I am just learning to stop properly bc that is what led to all my falls)
What about when doing jumps???? I just splat on the ice....particularly with loop and flip jump.. 😏
Hi Leanne, we'll be uploading videos on those specific jumps in the near future so keep an eye out, hopefully that will help you not splat on the ice!
I went ice skating for the first time in about 20 years yesterday (I was 8 yrs old last time), and I was not prepared for how difficult it would be. I could not stop laughing the whole time! I couldn’t believe it, seriously. And I fell 3 times, but somehow fell “correctly” with the first two falls being my knees first. The last fall, however, was like a big splat! I fell totally forward and my right elbow got all the shock. I didn’t think it would hurt so bad! Thankfully it’s not broken just really sore, but I immediately thought “I’m never doing this again.” I felt defeated by the pain :/ but I’ll try again. I feel like I’m too young to just rollover and say I can’t ice skate lol
Thanks for the falling tips. I was this 🤏 close to breaking my spine 😂
i fell twice in a row today, i fell, then as soon as i got up, i fell again, my arms and legs were flailing around, it was very embarrassing 🙈
What I do is just think about Yuzuru and how he falls so much and gets up so peacefully and continuing like nothing happened- this helps me because he’s my idol and yea.
This was helpful ty
In 8th grade I went on an Ice skating field trip. It was the first time and I was doing great up until I fell backwards and hit my head. I got back up and sat out for a bit then went back to skating but I was much more hesitant and stayed near the walls. A few years later I tried ice skating again and found that I couldn't bring myself to leave the walls.
The first time I went I threw up, I now have a genuine fear of skating and I get anxious just thinking about it.
@@peppermint2156 Dang that's rough. Hopefully we get over our fears!
I also went skating in 8th grade and I injured my bone in my knee and was on crutches for a few weeks. I’m terrified, I’m supposed to go ice skating later this week
I'm scared of falling. How can I get rid of the fear and be able to do moves without being tense or afraid of the fall???
If I ever have a student that has a debilitating fear of falling, I'll sometimes ask them to purposely fall, I'll fall with them. Sometimes the fear of doing something is way worse than actually doing the act itself.
Yes, falling can hurt, but believe me from experience, after falling many many times during my learning experience, the more you fall, the more you learn how to prepare for the fall and fall in a controlled manner which won't end up in you getting hurt
@@IceCoachOnline thank you so much for the tip I will try it the next time I go to skate! 😃
@@IceCoachOnline but if she break a arm or leg?🥲omg I want skate but too scared
Wear a helmet
@@healthylady3489 just take it one step at a time and wear a helmet to make you feel safer, if you skate often like that you can learn to skate well quickly 🙂
Thank you :)
i figure skated for 4 years and never had any major injuries. i went back on the ice after 5-6 years 2 weeks ago since i want to start lessons again and managed to sprain my wrist😭
I've ice skated recently like 2 times, and yeah I have fallen a bunch of times but I normally skate near the edges so when I do fall I have a support and don't have to touch the ice, also idek but somehow haven't injured myself which is good, but I rlly need this
yesterday i can't remember what happened but i was standing ready to skate then next minute i was on the ground.. concussion woooohooo and i had a MASSIVE lump on my head soooooooooo painful
Suis-je la seule Française à regarder ces vidéos? Thank you so much for your advice! I'm learning a lot of tips
Je ne pense pas que vous êtes la seule français à regarder ces vidéos! Merci beaucoup, c'est gentil !
Non tu ne l’es pas ! ;)
I fell forwards and dislocated my knee. It's been 6 months and I'm now only able to get back to skating. Trying to brush up on this stuff again because now I'm terried. 😅
Maybe you could've reworded the title differently... I was looking for methods of making my falls a safe one, not how to recover from a fall. Nevertheless, I still learned from this video
Thanks for your feedback! We'll keep your comments in mind.
Most important thing he said about that: *Relax.* And, as in other sports, try to roll out of it. The worst thing you can do is be stiff/tight when falling _anywhere._
Man I just don’t want to lose my fingers I wanna make sure how to fall correct so I won’t lose fingers in a busy rink. And I wanna do figure skating and it’s one of my biggest fears
Thank you but I'm a gymnast and have been told to fall on my back or side is it bad or harmful to fall onto you side/shoulder
As a young skater you only get better . Need to take risks to get better faster . Falling is apart of learning
can my hand freeze while touching ice after falling ?
For the first time in a couple of years I went ice-skating and I fell backwards because I am so bad I can barely skate I just basically glide and I knew I was going fall so my chin like soon as I fell I put my chin close to my chest
That was a good reflex to put your chin close to you chest to procted your head. Were you okay after the fall?
I feel forwards once and I almost broke my leg
I fell 4 times in public skate today! I got hit in all 4! It sucks and you can't prepare for it 😕
My knees are bruised from falling
Once i fell back and then i used my hands to hold my body it was a HUGE mistake because my arm got sprained
this exact same thing happened to me just now but i used my left wrist instead... its painful as heck
in a video about falling over he didn't fall over once
Thanks for telling not showing
1. Do not,yes do not fall forward with your knees,you could broke it.
2. Never fall with your arms, if you fall with your arms,you could broke your bones.
3.yes,do not fall backwards either,it might crash your head.
4. Fall to side position,as beginners,best way for me to fall.
I’m guessing try to take the brunt of the fall with your upper arm since there’s a lot of soft tissue there to absorb the shock for your bone?
Best way to deal with the falling is not to go ice skating.
That's one way to deal with it 😂
Invest in the safety gear and wear it
No. I searched "falling on ice" to see people doing that.
An advice video where the instructor doesn't even demonstrate the very thing the student is supposed to learn? Come on mate.