put (someone) on skates

Translations
поставить (кого-то) на коньки
The coach decided to put the new player on skates to see how well he could perform.
Тренер решил поставить нового игрока на коньки, чтобы увидеть, как хорошо он может выступать.
Definitions
To outmaneuver or embarrass someone, especially in sports like basketball or hockey, by making them lose their balance or look foolish, often through a quick or skillful move.