Task · part of 2(A). Option A, Ice Skating

2(A)(8). Stroking from a T position

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Start from a T position and stroke forward around the test area, AVOIDING THE USE OF TOE PICKS if you are wearing figure skates. The exclusion is the point of the step: pushing off the toe pick is the habit this is meant to break.

Where this step comes from

Skating Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 2(A)(8) · The requirement says to start from a T position and stroke forward around the test area, avoiding the use of toe picks if wearing figure skates.