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A snowplow stop is keeping one foot north and the other pointing to either west or east, as long as it is pointing towards the foot going north. Remember knees bent and arms up. This maneuver is taught so you know how to stop properly and not ram into the boards.
This is a little tricky to learn by the books. Although, it is as simple as putting one foot over the other and remaining in the cross position for a second before the other foot is placed back to the ground awaiting another crossover. You will need to have some power and momentum to achieve this ...
Forward stroking is almost the same as gliding. It's more like gliding with grace. You just have to make sure you're moving northeast or northwest your position. Don't use your toes in moving. You should be using the edges of your skates. The toe-pick will be saved for later.
This is much easier. Just take three steps and bend your knees for three seconds. Remember the count should be one Mississippi and so on. Keep your hands up by the way.
The backward swizzle is a little easier, despite it being backwards. Now, do the opposite, heels apart, toes together. Arms in the same position, knees bent, you can now start straightening your knee while your heels try to come together.
It's not as hard as it seems. All you have to do is step or glide three times, bend your knees and try to balance with one foot. The free leg should be bent and the feet should be sticking beside your balancing knee that would look better if straightened.
As a beginner put your hands together in front of you, palms facing the ice. Wiggle your butt left and right, but not too fast. Remember to keep your feet. Let your hands go with its natural flow and continue to wiggle until you start moving. You can try to bend your knees, straighten and bend ...
When you have gotten the hang of it, start at a stationary position. Put your heels together and your toes apart, just like a penguin. Hands and arms at shoulder level and bend your knees. Then start to slowly straighten your legs and start pointing your feet towards each other. It takes a while to ...
