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Grass Stop
The grass stop is a great stopping method that can save you wasting unnecessary rubber from your heel brake (or urethane from dragging your wheels in a T-stop).

When rolling onto the grass try not to look down a the grass i.e. maintaining your head at a horizontal level.

Choose an angle like 45 degrees to roll onto the grass. If the grass is on your right you should have your right foot forward. If the grass is on your left you’ll need to be able to scissor with your left foot in front (leading) instead.

Do not put too much weight on the front foot or your wheels may dig into the grass making you start walking instead of rolling.

You may need to push your foot slightly towards the grass upon coming into contact with it depending on your speed and the hardness of the ground that you have chosen.

Before learning the grass stop you should already be able to stagger (scissor) your feet while rolling without turning your hips.
I usually teach that particular skill (called scissors) on an artificial grass surface so subscribe for more tips or book a lesson in-person or via Zoom. Lessons with a certified ICP instructor allow for detection and correction of the movement and it is much easier than trying to learn on your own using videos.

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