Backwards crossovers are the topic on Summer’s video, and this subject is especially important for players on defense. Summer starts by emphasizing the reach in the...
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Backwards crossovers are the topic on Summer’s video, and this subject is especially important for players on defense. Summer starts by emphasizing the reach in the...
In Summer’s first video, she begins with the topic of edges. The key for the inside edge is to make a C-cut with bent knees and ankles flexed. Practicing leaning and...
In this video Andy is teaching a nine-year old player a backwards start and escape drill. Backwards starts begin in a backwards crossover, pushing back against the ice...
In Andy’s first video, he covers a typical skating warm-up he uses for younger skaters, and uses a nine year old demonstrator. Starting with an outside edge drill, Andy...
The group class focuses on crossovers and reiterates the lean of the body and then holding the crossover position. The coach does a fantastic job of keeping the kids...
How can skaters get lower on power turns? Flex the ankles, bend the knees and sit the bottom down. In this Pro Edge group taught by class to younger skaters, the players...
The topic of ankle strength begins Krissy’s discussion in this video. A skater needs a good flex for quick starts but strength to avoid being “flimsy” on power turns. In...
In Krissy discusses the importance of power turns. As she states, “you work so hard to go forward you want to make sure you maintain that speed when you’re doing turns.”...
Kalli Funk starts a stride discussion by emphasizing the importance of the knee bend. By demonstrating the difference of a poorly executed stride with a properly...
In Katrina’s first video, she introduces herself and discusses her observation of a lack of skating skills taught at the lower levels. Depending on the location and if...