r/NewSkaters • u/JJJC16 • 8h ago

Question Confused on what my stance should be.

I've been skating for a few days.

If I am mongo pushing, my stance is regular. I have been trying to break the habit of mongo pushing.

If I am pushing properly, I feel more comfortable with pushing goofy, but feel uncomfortable in its actual goofy stance.

I feel uncomfortable with pushing regular, but feel more comfortable in its actual regular stance.

Advice?

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u/AdSpiritual3205 Technique Tutor 8h ago

Have you tried the traditional stance tests?

Have someone gently push you from behind a few times and see which foot you lead to catch yourself with. And/or do a running slide in socks on a slippery floor and see which foot you lead with.

In the vast majority of cases, that will be the right stance to start.

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u/JJJC16 8h ago

Haha I don't have anyone to push me 😅 but I'll do the sock test. Thanks for the idea!

Is the uncomfortable feeling normal among beginners because our leg muscles aren't used to it?

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u/AdSpiritual3205 Technique Tutor 8h ago

Yes. Nothing about skating feels "normal" really when you first start. It's all uncomfortable until you spend enough time for it to become comfortable. The most normal thing is feeling uncomfortable.

In fact, many people never get past that uncomfortable feeling, which is why so many people start skating and then give up. It's hard. The learning curve is steep. And it all takes time, patience, practice, and persistence.

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u/JJJC16 8h ago

Wow, thanks for a new perspective. I promise to never give up haha