{"id":11367,"date":"2019-11-14T18:17:05","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T18:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/?p=11367"},"modified":"2025-06-06T05:06:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T09:06:46","slug":"how-to-skate-intuitively-and-be-a-performer-on-the-ice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-skate-intuitively-and-be-a-performer-on-the-ice\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Skate Intuitively and Be a Performer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/skating-big-image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/skating-big-image.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/skating-big-image-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_a_Performer_Not_a_Technician\"><\/span> Be a Performer, Not a Technician <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Article Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0769bf;color:#0769bf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0769bf;color:#0769bf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-skate-intuitively-and-be-a-performer-on-the-ice\/#Be_a_Performer_Not_a_Technician\" >Be a Performer, Not a Technician<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-skate-intuitively-and-be-a-performer-on-the-ice\/#So_the_argument_is_this_Should_I_perform_technically_or_skate_intuitively\" >So the argument is this: Should I perform technically or skate intuitively?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-skate-intuitively-and-be-a-performer-on-the-ice\/#How_to_Skate_Intuitively\" >How to Skate Intuitively:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-skate-intuitively-and-be-a-performer-on-the-ice\/#Related_Sports_Psychology_Articles\" >Related Sports Psychology Articles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-skate-intuitively-and-be-a-performer-on-the-ice\/#Discover_Mental_Strategies_For_Peak_Performance\" >Discover Mental Strategies For Peak Performance!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Skate <strong>intuitively<\/strong>\u2026 What does that even mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skaters learn to focus throughout their programs on each element. The often get stuck in a practice mindset and forget to &#8220;be a performer.&#8221; Overthinking leads to mistakes, falls, under-rotation on jumps and other missteps on the ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_the_argument_is_this_Should_I_perform_technically_or_skate_intuitively\"><\/span>So the argument is this: Should I perform technically or skate intuitively?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is intuitively. These are two different ways to skate your programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of focus, mistakes occur when your focus is misplaced: paying attention to the crowd, worrying about falling, thinking of the earlier scores of your competitions, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, these aspects of misplaced focus will interfere with being your best on the ice. When you overthink or self-coach in the middle of your routine, you are skating technically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine skating your program with your coach yelling out technical information throughout your routine\u2026 Do you think you would be at your best?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best focus to maintain throughout your routine is thinking about how to be a performer on the ice. It is immersing yourself in the moment. It is trusting that you can perform your skills you practiced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is focusing on doing, not thinking\u2026 And that is what is meant by skating intuitively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intuitively<\/strong> means skating by feel without conscious thought or self-instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is skating instinctively. It means skating without mental interference in order to just skate the best you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, performing focused and skating intuitively are similar concepts and it is this mindset that leads to peak performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That \u201cskate intuitively\u201d mindset helped figure skater Satoko Miyahara take second place at the 2019 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Cup of China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Miyahara placed third at World Championships two seasons ago and has upped her mental game to ascend in the world of skating. Miyahara won the silver medal after scoring 142.27 points in the free skate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After her program, Miyahara talked about the importance of freeing her mind and just going on the ice and performing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MIYAHARA<\/strong>: &#8220;<em>I was able to concentrate as I skated while remaining intuitive. I&#8217;ve been anxious in most of my events this season. So for now, I&#8217;m happy to finish second. Now I&#8217;m looking forward to the Rostelecom Cup. This was a good start for me<\/em>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ultimate point is to trust in the skills you have trained and skate <strong>intuitively<\/strong>. Just use it. The more trust in your skills, training and preparation, the better you will perform when skating your program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Skate_Intuitively\"><\/span>How to Skate Intuitively:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Skating intuitively requires two things: minimizing self-coaching and immersing yourself in the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you have to decide that all your practice is complete and not it&#8217;s time to just use the skills you have that day&#8211;even if they are not perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, use a simple mental choreography to help you focus, but doesn&#8217;t allow for over thinking. Use one or two cues for each element.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, define what you need to think about to be a performer on the ice. What would you do differently to just perform? Maybe focus on skating to your music and let the music guide you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-979ef383-5bc7-43ee-b8f9-249663ca1a6c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Sports_Psychology_Articles\"><\/span>Related Sports Psychology Articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-05642731-8752-4dbf-9c18-5cc4d276e821\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/do-you-or-your-team-have-the-comeback-mindset\/\"><strong>Do You Or Your Team Have The Comeback Mindset?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-grow-competition-confidence\/\"><strong>How to Grow Competition Confidence\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-preparation-boosts-confidence\/\"><strong>How Preparation Boosts Confidence<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-5726d13f-f715-4ca4-8813-2f8a9ebd8bc3\">*Subscribe to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/sports-psychology-podcast-by-peaksports-com\/id152566009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on iTunes<br>*Subscribe to<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0ynyaalKxbnNmsoeL8gF5X?si=8224669de9b3435b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/a><\/strong> on Spotify<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-281f5afb-980b-4c71-9aa0-11d606b5f7c9\"><strong>Download a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/mental-toughness-report-athletes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free sports psychology report<\/a>&nbsp;to improve your mental game!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-94138e75-d591-4645-bb1d-212cf57a8841\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sport-psychology-training-athletes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our one-on-one mental game coaching.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_Mental_Strategies_For_Peak_Performance\"><\/span>Discover Mental Strategies For Peak Performance!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/confident-figure-skater-small.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3855\" style=\"width:205px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You (or your athlete) might be the most skilled figure skater and train harder or longer than anyone else, but if you can\u2019t take your practice performance to competition, you simply will not reach your true potential in figure skating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn the top 8 mental game lessons to improve focus, composure, and confidence!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/the-confident-figure-skater\/\"><strong>The Confident Figure Skater: Mental Game Strategies For Peak Performance<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover proven mental game secrets to unstoppable confidence in practice and competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Figure Skaters<\/strong>: Get the mental edge by learning how to take control of your confidence, mentally prepare for competition, and perform with composure under pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coaches<\/strong>: Boost your figure skater\u2019s confidence using simple, proven mental strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parents<\/strong>: Help boost your athlete\u2019s performance. 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