Req 2b11 — Spins or Hop-Skip-Jump

You get to choose between two skill options here. Pick whichever plays to your strengths or interests.

Option 1: Two Consecutive Spins

A roller skating spin rotates you in a complete circle (or more) on your skates while your feet stay in approximately the same spot on the floor.

Basic Two-Foot Spin

1. Start from a near-stationary position or slow movement.
2. Shift your weight to the balls of your feet slightly.
3. Begin rotating your upper body in the direction of the spin.
4. Let your lower body follow — both feet pivot on their wheel centers.
5. Use your arms to control spin speed: arms out = slower spin, arms pulled in = faster spin.
6. Complete one full revolution and continue immediately into a second revolution for the “consecutive” requirement.

The spin does not need to be fast or performance-quality — two clear full rotations on skates satisfies the requirement.

Option 2: Hop, Skip, and Jump (10 feet)

This option tests your ability to perform athletic movements — lifting off the floor — while in roller skates. You must cover at least 10 feet using this pattern.

• Hop: Jump off one foot and land on the same foot. The key is a clean takeoff and controlled landing with knee bend to absorb impact.
• Skip: A step-hop pattern alternating feet: step right, hop on right, step left, hop on left. Like a basic skip, but in skates.
• Jump: A two-foot takeoff landing on two feet. Bend your knees on landing to absorb the impact — landing stiff-legged in skates causes falls.

Perform this sequence continuously for 10 feet. You do not need to perform hop, skip, and jump as three separate isolated actions — weave them together into a flowing 10-foot movement.

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