Sports - Skating Sports

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the sport or activity of moving on ice with ice skates

Ex: He took up ice skating as a hobby and spends his weekends practicing jumps and spins at the local ice rink .

a competitive ice skating sport where athletes race over a specific distance, aiming to achieve the fastest time

Ex: The Olympic gold medalist in speed skating set a new world record .

a sport where individuals or pairs perform artistic routines on ice, combining elements of dance, jumps, and spins

Ex: The pair executed a flawless lift during their figure skating routine .

a contact sport played by two teams of roller skaters skating counterclockwise around a track

Ex: Roller derby matches are full of fast-paced action and excitement .

a competitive skating sport where participants race on inline skates, aiming for speed on a track or road course

Ex: The inline speed skating event attracted a large crowd of spectators cheering for the racers .

a type of skating that is performed on paved surfaces like streets or roads, often using inline skates or rollerblades

Ex: Many cities have designated lanes or paths for road skating enthusiasts .

a team ice skating sport where a group of skaters performs choreographed routines together

Ex: Watching synchronized skating at the competition was mesmerizing as the skaters moved in perfect harmony .

a sport involving various activities using inline skates, which have two to five wheels arranged in a single line under a boot

Ex: Advanced inline skating techniques include jumps , spins , and tricks .

a sport where skaters perform intricate tricks and maneuvers around a series of evenly spaced cones on inline skates

Ex: Lisa loves freestyle slalom skating because it combines artistry with athleticism .

the sport or activity of performing choreographed routines on roller skates, combining dance and acrobatics

Ex: Artistic roller skating combines elements of dance and gymnastics on skates .

a form of skateboarding that involves performing tricks and maneuvers on urban streets, sidewalks, and obstacles like rails and stairs

Ex: Street skateboarding often involves navigating through city landscapes and using obstacles creatively .

a form of skateboarding that involves performing tricks and maneuvers in specially designed skate parks with ramps, rails, and obstacles

Ex: Park skateboarding is a thrilling way to push the limits and progress as a skater .

a type of skateboarding that involves performing tricks and maneuvers on a skateboard in a vertical or ramp-based setting, such as halfpipes or skateparks

Ex: Vertical skateboarding competitions showcase impressive aerial stunts and tricks .

a type of skateboarding using longer boards, typically for cruising, downhill racing, or freestyle riding

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a position in figure skating where the skater glides with legs extended outward and straight, resembling the shape of an eagle's wings

Ex: The skater transitioned into a spread eagle before the jump .
Axel [noun]

a skating jump that takes off from a forward outside edge and includes one-and-a-half revolutions in the air before landing

Ex: Mark struggled to land the Axel during his figure skating routine .

a skateboarding trick in which the skater rotates the board around its axis while in the air, often involving flipping the board with their feet

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kickflip [noun]

a skateboarding trick where the skater uses their foot to flip the board in the air while jumping, causing it to rotate horizontally before landing back on the ground

Ex: It took Liam several attempts , but he finally managed to land the kickflip without falling .
fakie [noun]

(skateboarding) the act of riding backward while maintaining the normal stance on the board

Ex: She skated fakie through the entire course during the competition .
ollie [noun]

a skateboarding trick where the rider leaps into the air without using their hands by popping the board off the ground with their feet

Ex: Jessica 's high ollie impressed everyone watching at the competition .
nollie [noun]

a skateboarding trick where the rider uses the front foot to press down the nose of the board and lift the rear wheels off the ground

Ex: Kevin 's favorite trick is the nollie because it looks so smooth .
switch [noun]

a skateboarding maneuver that involves riding or performing tricks with the opposite stance from a skater's natural or usual stance

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heelflip [noun]

a skateboarding trick where the board flips forward beneath the skater's feet using the heel of the leading foot

Ex: He landed a clean heelflip over the stairs .