UniDudeDX said:Any tips on how to teach someone?
My occupation is unicycle teacher. Hopefully I know what I am doing- I
will tell you what I tell my new students and maybe someone can tell me
some tips too.
Mounting:
First put your foot on the bottom pedal.
Put the seat underneath you.
Step up to the top pedal while leaning on a fence or wall.
Get into the strong position (with the cranks horizontal)
Put your feet on the pedals straight so you won't whack your ankles.
Pedaling:
Keep your back straight, arms out and look straight ahead.
Use only one hand on the wall/fence/hand and other arm for balance
Put most of your weight in the seat and only use gentle force on the
pedals.
Do heaps of practise:
While practising give encouragement for good techniques and advice when
you see bad techniques. Demonstrate riding to show how it is done. Set
goals to help measure improvement e.g. make it past a line. Make sure
the seat height is ideal for the rider- with their leg nearly straight
when the pedal is at the bottom. Have fun! If it gets too frustrating
take a break and try again another time. Let them know how frustrating
it is for everyone and that practise and persistence is the way to
overcome the initial frustrating stage.
You will find that you know heaps from your own riding experiences and
if any problems happen you will usually know how to solve them.
--
Rowan
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