Krissy discusses the Slide Stop Turn move, commonly used behind the net or in tight areas behind the boards. There might not be space to make a big power turn or a defender might be right at their back, in which case the athlete will want to turn quickly in a small space.
This move has a similar start to a power turn, but the inside foot will stop and and toe turns out. Instead of a smooth glide like a power turn, the inside foot essentially stops and has the toe turned.
Common mistakes are the athlete might stop too much, which will kill the speed. Ideally, the skater will maintain the same speed going in and exiting the turn.
Also, coaches will want to pay attention to the skater’s shoulders and head – they need to lead into the turn or will end up fighting the motion. If the athlete doesn’t have the puck, they want to position the stick to be ready to catch the pass. Leaning the shoulders and head will also aid in hitting that outside edge and making the turn even tighter.
Lastly, Krissy discusses the importance of the knee bend. This helps skaters in virtually every scenario – from maneuvering the puck away from a defender or losing a defender in order to catch the puck. Especially keep the head up by the boards or it could be dangerous.
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