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TRICK SLALOM

Trick Slalom β€” a Japanese tradition using large cone spacing (1.5-2m) that makes slalom more accessible for beginners and more expressive for advanced skaters.

What it is​

  • Large cones, large equipment β€” cone spacing 1.5m to 2m (vs. standard 80cm)
  • Originated in Japan as a traditional slalom format
  • Bigger spacing β†’ longer sliding trajectories β†’ richer route possibilities

Why it's better for beginners​

Standard 80cm slalom is brutal for new skaters:

  • Sub-1-meter spacing β†’ most beginners hit cones rather than weave around them
  • Tight space β†’ body coordination breaks down β†’ stiff, uncoordinated movements
  • Upper body rigidity and balance problems are amplified

With 1.5-2m spacing:

  • More room to maneuver β€” you can actually arc around cones instead of squeezing past
  • Coordination develops naturally because there's space to adjust
  • Builds η»•ζ‘© (weaving) ability instead of ι—­ζ‘© (cone-dodging)

Why it's great for advanced skaters​

  • Longer runs between cones = faster skating, bigger moves
  • More space for explosive amplitude β€” moves look more powerful
  • Extended sliding arcs develop skating ability beyond what tight cones allow
  • Creative freedom: more room = more route options per cone pair

The logic​

  • If you can handle large cones easily, small cones become trivially easier
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  • It's a training progression: large β†’ standard, not the other way around

Getting started​

  • Use simple 平花 moves initially β€” no need for advanced tricks
  • The large spacing itself is the training stimulus
  • Equipment: any standard slalom setup works β€” the cones change, not the skates

References​