I completely agree with this article from my experience as both a skater and a coach. Blocks are extremely frustrating and can break even the best skaters. It is so important to get rid of them as soon as possible and the tools this author gives are great. I love that there was so much emphasis on the mental part of breaking down the block. A lot of people don’t realize that skating is as much of a mental sport as a physical one and without a positive attitude your goals will be so difficult to reach. I chose this article because I think it is so important for all skaters and coaches to be aware of blocks and how to fix them. Not only will this help improve skating but it will help with all aspects of a skaters life by giving them confidence and the tools to keep themselves going through hard times.