Stroking & 3s

 My lesson with Danette on the Chandler adult skate.  My patch skates are still at the sharpener so we had a lesson in my freestyle blades.  I warmed up with edges.

Today's lesson:

• stroking -- this was mostly about posture.  I really don't like to just stand up straight, apparently.  Ugh.  
• 3s -- the majority of our time.  Alas, I'm no better in my freestyle blades than in patch.  I did get one really nice one, but for the most part they are still rather forced and hip-swingy.  I really think I just need to commit to really turning in to the circle and just doing the turn and not be so wimpy.  Also, a good reminder to keep the free leg close before, during and after the turn.  It really does help!