I use the soul slide for speed control and stopping more than anything on my inline skates. Once you've learned this slide, it is versatile, safe and effective on many surfaces and in many situations. This video shows the reasons I love and use it so much. If you're unable to do the soul slide, check out my tutorial video here:    • Inline Skate Soul Slide Tutorial  Ho...  

And not only is this an effective technique on its own, but it's also the gateway to learning the magic slide, which is the ultimate in stopping power.

0:00 Introduction
0:40 What is a soul slide
1:38 Basic examples
1:57 Reasons I love it