Figure skating: skid on axels?

to skid, just turn your blade kinda like your about to stop but not too much just a little and press against the edge. and you dont have to, maybe its easier for now with less speed because skidding slows it down, so the coach might think you are going too fast into it. but some people do it some dont, whatever is easier for you. if you are use to not skidding then dont but first try and get the skid then tell your coach which is easier for you