- Joined
- Oct 23, 2023
I started skating 6 months ago and I’m currently working on waltz jump and half flip jump. Since the beginning I have been struggling with mental blocks which I believe is greatly hindering my progress. I know this sounds really stupid but I simply loses my ability when I head out to the middle of the rink without anything near me. When I get to the middle I just gets so nervous and could not do anything. It feels as if my brain is inhibiting every single signals I try to send to my muscles.
I can perform the moves pretty well whenever I am near or touching a wall but I simply don’t have the courage to go out there and do some crossovers, not to mention doing jumps. I wear hip pads every time but it doesn’t seem to have alleviated my fear for falling. I know that in long term this is going to prevent me from advancing into further levels and I have to cope with that asap. Could someone please give me some advice on how to overcome that?
I can perform the moves pretty well whenever I am near or touching a wall but I simply don’t have the courage to go out there and do some crossovers, not to mention doing jumps. I wear hip pads every time but it doesn’t seem to have alleviated my fear for falling. I know that in long term this is going to prevent me from advancing into further levels and I have to cope with that asap. Could someone please give me some advice on how to overcome that?