Skating With Bror Meyer (Classic Reprint)

Bror Meyer

ISBN 10: 1332733972 / ISBN 13: 9781332733972

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book presents foundational figure skating skills as seen through the knowledgeable eyes of esteemed skater and trainer Bror Meyer. It shares a nuanced approach to skating methodology and techniques, using an instructional style honed over many years of international competition and training. Step-by-step descriptions that pair with well-timed photographs clarify the technical aspects of basic movements like simple curves and plain forward skating. The author also guides readers through the fine points of executing loops, brackets, and more advanced maneuvers like the forward change of edge. By incorporating insights gleaned during the author's skating career, this book aims to empower both amateur and seasoned skaters to achieve greater proficiency. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781332733972_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Skating With Bror Meyer (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332733972
• ISBN 13: 9781332733972
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sport

About this title

Synopsis

Master the art of figure skating with a detailed, photo-guided guide from a seasoned instructor. This book provides practical lessons on School Figures, Free Skating, and Pair skating, using photographs to show each position clearly and guide your progress.

Written by Bror Meyer, the work blends years of competition experience with instructional insight. It explains the why and how behind movements, from basic forward skating to advanced school figures, and it shows how to practice with precision. The book also describes the International Style, the role of timing, balance, and edge control, and how to interpret diagrams and sequences. While generous with technique, it also stresses safety and steady progression for beginners and improving skaters alike.

Inside you’ll find:

• Clear explanations of basic strokes, body alignment, and weight transfer


• Guided steps for mastering simple curves, edges, and eight-form patterns


• Illustrated instructions for advanced figures, loops, brackets, and change-of-edge movements

Ideal for aspiring skaters, coaches, and enthusiasts who want a solid, technique-focused foundation and a reference for working toward more complex routines.