SKATE TIP OF THE WEEK - Archive August - December, 2006 Inline secrets from the world's top skaters and coaches ... Every Friday on the Inline Planet Dec. 29, 2006
Train Your Brain
 A sharp mental edge is just as important to develop as strong muscles and proper technique. ... Former U.S. champ Pat Creveling explains how in this week's tip.
• Go to Skate Tip. Dec. 22, 2006
Be a Student of the Sport
 How do you go from good to great? ... Olympic gold medalist Joey Cheek talks about what put him on top in this week's skate tip.
• Go Skate Tip. Dec. 15, 2006
Training Express!
 How do you pay the bills, take care of the kids, do the grocery shopping and stay in shape? ... Bont's Debbie Rice (the fastest woman ever on inline skates) explains how in this week's tip.
• Go to Skate Tip. Dec. 8, 2006
Bag It!
 Toting a phone, some cash and an ID is a good idea for skaters. Just be sure to keep them dry. ... Skate legend Eddy Matzger explains how in this week's tip.
• Go to Skate Tip. Dec. 1, 2006
'Heeling' a Toe Push
 We all know we're not supposed to push with our toes, but breaking the habit is not so easy. Skate legend Eddy Matzger provides some "heeling" in this week's tip.
• Go to Skate Tip. Nov. 24, 2006
Staying Low
"You're about to be able to go longer and faster than ever before!" ... not to mention burn off that Thanksgiving dinner. Patrick Creveling explains how in this week's skate tip.
• Go to Skate Tip. Nov. 17, 2006
Cold Remedies
 How do you keep rolling when it's cold outside? Skate legend Eddy Matzger shares his cold weather savvy in this week's skate tip.
• Go to Skate Tip. Nov. 10, 2006
Lights for Night Skaters
 The trick to night skating is seeing and being seen. So how do you do it? ... Skate Coach Kathy McSparran illuminates the subject in this week's tip.
• Go to Skate Tip. Nov. 3, 2006
Staying in Shape During the Off-season
 Don't let the cooler weather turn your summer trim into winter flab! Stay in shape with these off-season exercise tips from veteran racer and boot camp founder Greg Major.
• Go to Skate Tip. Oct. 27, 2006
Get Low for More Speed
 You'll go faster if you skate in the "down position." Former U.S. champ Patrick Creveling teaches you how in this week's tip.
• Go to Skate Tip. Oct. 20, 2006
Skating in the Rain
 Don't let a few raindrops — or even a torrential downpour — keep you from skating. But before you dive in, read ultra-distance champ Kim Perkin's guide to "water-blading."
• Go to Skate Tip. Oct. 13, 2006
Learning to Sprint
 Just because you weren't born a sprinter doesn't mean you can't become one. Former World Team coach Gypsy Tidwell outlines sprint training in this week's skate tip.
• Go to Skate Tip. Oct. 6, 2006
Don't Let Wrong Edges Slow You Down
 Once you get comfortable on your skates, it's time to start developing an efficient stroke. Former indoor national champ Patrick Creveling explains how in this week's skate tip.
• Go to Skate Tip. Sept. 29, 2006
Get Your Legs Moving!
 You may not have been born a sprinter, but you can still train yourself to go faster. Alex Bont explains how in this week's skate tip.
• Go to Skate Tip. Sept. 22, 2006
Coping With Smelly Skates
 As World Team coach and skate mom, Linda Wood has had more experience with stinky skates than she likes to remember. So what's her advice? She lays it out in this week's skate tip.
• Go to Skate Tip. Sept. 15, 2006
Pass It On!
 Want can you do to keep the sport healthy? Share what you know. Inline legend Eddy Matzger explains in this week's skate tip.
• Go to Skate Tip. Sept. 8, 2006
Skate Bag Stuffers
 Rain and road vibration can play havoc with your skates. But a couple simple tricks can keep you rolling — as World Team Coach Linda Wood explains in this week's skate tip.
• Go to Skate Tip. Sept. 1, 2006
You Don't Know Squat?
 Bend your knees, coach Renee Hildebrand says in this week's skate tip. It may take some getting used to — but if you're not doing it, you don't know squat!
• Go to Skate Tip of the Week. Aug. 25, 2006
Putting in the Time
 Wanna skate better? The first step is getting comfortable on your skates. World Champ Joey Mantia explains how in this week's skate tip.
• Go to Skate Tip of the Week Aug. 18, 2006
Maneuverability
 Sure, you're fast. But you may not make it to the finish line if you don't know how to get out of the way. Alex Bont provides some pointers in this week's skate tip.
• Go to Skate Tip of the Week. Aug. 11, 2006
Rock the Cones!
 Give your technique a tune up by learning the "crazy." Freestyle champ Vincent Vuvankha explains how it's done in this week's skate tip.
• Go to Skate Tip of the Week. Aug. 4. 2006
How to Practice
 So how are you supposed to learn to bend your knees, push through your heels and 100 other things — all at the same time? a2a champ Kim Perkins explains in Skate Tip of the Week.
• Go to Skate Tip of the Week.
Previous Skate Tips • How to Hawk By Jessica Smith • How to Choose the Right Size Wheels By Glenn Koshi • Play It Cool! By Naomi Grigg • Assume the Position By Jorge Botero • Draft Behind Bikes By Eddy Matzger • Learn to Swerve By Eddy Matzger
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