Lily loved skating! She watched Parallel Turn glide like a rainbow on wheels, but she wanted to be speedy like a fish!
"Can I be a wiggly fish too?" she asked her teacher.
The teacher smiled. "Of course! Fish keeps his heels down and wiggles side to side, like dodging seaweed!"
Lily giggled. She wobbled at first, but soon she was zooming between cones, a happy fish in the big blue rink!
So next time you skate, remember: Parallel Turn makes big circles, Fish wiggles fast! Both make you a super skater!
coach Moon, RCC
you may like to know this full story below?
Once upon a time, in a land filled with smooth skating rinks, lived two skating moves: Parallel Turn and Fish.
Parallel Turn was a graceful giant. He loved gliding in big, smooth circles, like a rainbow on wheels. He'd bend his knees and lean a bit in, just like you do when you go around a corner on your scooter.
Fish, on the other hand, was a tiny speedster! He zipped around cones in quick, short turns, like a playful fish dodging seaweed in the ocean. He kept his heels down and wiggled his feet from side to side, making a fun little wiggle dance.
They were both fun to do, but very different! Parallel Turn was all about smooth curves, while Fish was all about quick zigzags.
One sunny day, a little skater named Lily came to the rink. She loved watching Parallel Turn glide gracefully, but she also wanted to be as fast as Fish!
"Can I learn Fish too?" she asked her skating teacher.
"Of course!" smiled the teacher. "Just remember, Fish likes to keep his heels down and wiggle his feet side to side. Imagine you're a little fish dodging seaweed!"
Lily practiced for a while, giggling as she wobbled and wiggled. Soon, she was zooming between cones, feeling like a happy little fish in the big blue rink!
So next time you're at the rink, remember: Parallel Turn is for smooth, graceful circles, while Fish is for quick, fun wiggles! They both help you become a super skater!
coach Moon, RCC
