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There are several ways to brake with ice skates:
Snow plow:
Bend your knees,
Turn your heels outward
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One-legged snow plow:
Turn one leg inwards, putting the skate obliquely to your body
Slightly bend your ankle so the skate 'shaves' over the ice
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