Skating today, in the world and also in Croatia, is constantly evolving and experiencing major changes that are reflected in the constant changes and amendments to the competition rules, according to the international evaluation system. The purpose is to explain in more detail the methodological approach to the thechnique of performing certain basic and designated elements of figure skating. The basics of skating that beginners master in the training program in preschool age and later in sports clubs through skating schools, can be applied in all skating disciplines. Related branches of skating are artistic and synchronized skating, while speed skating and speed skating in short distances differ greatly in technique, equipment, training and competition conditions. Professional literature in the field of figure skating in the Croatian language is not rich, and is almost non-existent. As the currently six skating clubs in Zagreb and one in Sisak, in which eight coaches currently work, I believe that a professional diploma thesis on the technique of figure skating would help current and future kinesiologists and coaches in their work.