Rollerblading

Rollerblading, also known as inline skating, involves a range of movements that emphasize balance, speed, agility, and control. Basic moves include forward skating, gliding, crossovers for turning, and various stopping techniques such as the heel brake stop, T-stop, and power stop. As skill levels increase, skaters may learn backward skating, tight turns, jumps, and slalom-style footwork. In more specialized forms, such as aggressive inline skating, athletes perform grinds, airs, and tricks on rails, ramps, and ledges, while speed and fitness skating focus on long strides and efficient technique.

Scoring in rollerblading depends on the discipline. In speed skating, skaters are scored by time, with the fastest completion determining the winner. Artistic and freestyle skating are judged based on technical difficulty, execution, creativity, and flow, similar to figure skating on ice. Aggressive skating competitions use judging systems that award points for trick difficulty, variety, height, and style. Recreational rollerblading has no scoring system and is focused on enjoyment, fitness, and skill progression, making the activity accessible to people of all ages and experience levels.