Skill: Comfortably using edges and body weight in order to weave through a number of cones or other obstacles. Gameplay: Quickly and comfortably avoiding other players on the track and being able to move on the track with increased agility.

• regular weaving, highest speed possible
• one foot weaving - alternate feet
• backwards weaving
• experimenting with different types of footwork (feed side by side or staggered)

Five minutes for each type of exercise and building up to 15 or 20 minutes of total weaving.

Absolute beginners: Up to five cones. At least 1m. between cones. Rookie: Up to 10 cones, 1.5 between cones (as per WFTDA Minimum Skills Req.)

Decrease the space between cones as the level increases. Skaters can individually challenge themselves by increasing the speed at which they practice.

Be mindful of:

• derby stance (the lower you are, the more you can move your legs)
• keeping arms tucked and upper body in control
• experimenting with focus on edge work vs. using body weight or hips
• shifting visual focus from cones on floor to skating direction

• Number of cones passed will increase
• Speed will increase
• Skaters will become more comfortable using edges