Bend your knees slightly and keep your weight centered.
Bring your feet closer together to slow down.
Turn one skate sideways to create friction.
Use the toe stop if your skates have one.
Drag one toe stop lightly on the ground.
Use the heel brake if your skates have one.
Practice the T-stop by placing one skate behind the other at a right angle.
Shift more weight to the front skate while the back skate drags lightly.
Use a plow stop by pointing your toes inward and pushing your heels outward.
Use a parallel stop by turning both skates sideways together.
Learn to fall safely if you lose balance.
Practice stopping at low speed in an open area.