E-Tier Foundational Curriculum

Philosophy: Safety → Static Balance → Dynamic Balance → Weight Transfer → Propulsion → Propulsion Refinement

fundamental_gear_up_safely: The non-negotiable protocol for fitting all protective gear and performing a pre-skate safety check.
standing_still_grass: Finding balance on skates for the first time in a zero-risk environment (grass/carpet).
standing_still_smooth_surface: Transferring balance to a smooth surface, introducing micro-adjustments to manage rolling potential.
v_stance_ready_position: Learning the powerful, athletic "home base" stance for all skating.

weight_shifting_side_to_side: Isolating the core mechanic of slalom—lateral weight transfer—while stationary.
marching_in_place: Adding a leg lift to the weight shift, introducing one-foot balance.
first_steps_duck_walk: Adding forward travel to the march, using leg power for initial propulsion.

sculling_swizzles: Generating forward momentum using edge pressure (inside edges) instead of stepping.
gliding_on_two_feet: Learning to control and enjoy momentum in a stable, two-footed position.
stride_1: The culmination: combining a powerful, lateral push with a stable one-foot glide. The first true skating stride.
arm_swing_coordination: Integrating a natural, oppositional arm swing to add power, balance, and rhythm to the stride.

stride_deeper_knee_bend: Refining stride_1 by sinking into a deeper knee bend to generate more power and stability.
stride_rhythmic: Refining stride_1 by establishing a consistent, metronomic tempo for efficiency and endurance.
stride_silent: Refining stride_1 by eliminating all unnecessary noise (scraping, slapping), which indicates wasted energy and imperfect form.
stride_scooter_pushes: An asymmetry-correction drill that isolates the push phase on each leg to build unilateral strength and ingrain full leg extension.

Goal: To learn to control and reduce speed safely and predictably.

basic_heel_brake_intro: Learning the purpose and body position for using a heel brake (if equipped). Practicing lifting the toe and applying gentle pressure while rolling slowly.
plow_stop: The fundamental stop for all skaters. Learning to push the feet outwards into a wide "V", creating friction with the inside edges to slow down and stop.
t_stop: Introducing a more advanced stop by dragging one foot perpendicularly behind the other, using the wheels' friction to slow down. Focus on balance and light pressure.
one_foot_plow_gentle: A variation of the plow stop for more controlled speed reduction, using only one foot to create the friction while gliding on the other.
grass_rough_surface_stop: The emergency stop. Learning to safely and calmly steer onto a high-friction surface (like grass) to quickly kill momentum without falling.

Goal: To learn to change direction smoothly and maintain control on curves.

a_frame_turns_left: Turning by leaning the body slightly left and maintaining a wide, stable "A" shape with the feet (toes closer than heels).
a_frame_turns_right: The same technique, applied to the right side.
forward_weaving_shallow_arcs: Learning to steer by making gentle, flowing "S" shapes on the pavement, transferring weight from one foot to the other to initiate turns.
parallel_turns_wide_arcs_left: Introduction to turning by leaning on the edges of both skates in parallel (e.g., pressing into the right foot's outside edge and left foot's inside edge to turn left).
parallel_turns_wide_arcs_right: The same technique, applied to the right side.

Goal: To develop the foundational skills and confidence for moving backward.

backward_v_walk_duck_walk: The backward version of the duck walk. Using the toes to push backwards and create momentum while maintaining the "V" stance.
backward_sculling_swizzles: The primary method for generating backward momentum. The same "out-and-in" motion as forward sculling, but now the "C" shapes are drawn backwards.
two_foot_glide_backward_short: Learning to find a stable, balanced glide while moving backward, even if only for a short distance.
backward_a_frame_turns: Using the wide "A" frame stance to make gentle direction changes while skating backward.
backward_skating_object_carry: A fantastic drill. Carrying an object (e.g., a water bottle) forces the skater to rely on their posture and footwork for balance, not their arms, dramatically improving backward stability.

For Coaching: This is your lesson plan for taking a complete beginner from never having skated to having a proficient, efficient, and powerful stride.
For Filming: This list provides the exact sequence for producing your tutorial content. Each module builds on the last, so releasing them in this order will provide the most value to your audience.
For Your SlalomOS: This is the list of move_ids you will use to structure your moves_dictionary.py database. The prerequisites for each move are the ones listed before it.

This list represents a complete and pedagogically sound foundation for any roller skater.