Put on properly fitted roller skates and secure all straps, laces, or buckles
Wear protective gear, including helmet, wrist guards, knee pads, and elbow pads
Start on a smooth, flat, open surface
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent
Keep your weight centered over the balls of your feet
Practice balancing by shifting weight gently from side to side
Learn to fall safely by bending knees and protecting your hands and head
Push off with one skate while gliding on the other
Keep your knees bent and your body slightly forward
Take short, controlled strides instead of long steps
Look ahead, not down at your feet
Use your arms for balance
Practice stopping with the brake or by turning your toes inward if applicable
Practice turning by leaning slightly in the direction you want to go
Skate slowly until you feel stable and confident
Avoid crowded areas, slopes, and rough surfaces at first
Practice regularly to improve balance and control