What is a crossover used for in skating?

Turning smoothly around curves.

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  1. Tying skates
  2. Sharpening blades
  3. Turning smoothly around curves ✔

Why: Crossovers help skaters turn smoothly and gain speed around curves.

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References

Answer: Turning smoothly around curves. Crossovers help skaters turn smoothly and gain speed around curves.

  1. Scouting America: Skating www.scouting.org/merit-badges/skating
    Perform forward crossovers in a figure-eight pattern
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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