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Tips and Drills
| Ready…
GO… Set… Drill |
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| Level
of Difficulty/Target Skating Level: |
Beginner
to Advanced |
| Forward/Defence/Both: |
Both |
| Powerskating
Technique Skill: |
Strong
inside edge power push, full extension in forward stride |
| Result: |
Improved
Balance, Leg Extension, Power & Speed |
| Drill
description: |
Get
into the "READY" position by placing your feet into a "V" position
and placing your weight onto your pushing foot.
GO - push in a 45 degree angle direction and fully extend the leg
to the point where you lock your knee.
Continue to glide on the inside edge and return the extended leg to
a "V" position and get SET to push onto the next foot.
Repeat. |
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| Forward
"Snake" Drill |
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| Level
of Difficulty/Target Skating Level: |
Intermediate
to Advanced |
| Forward/Defence/Both: |
Both.
Good drill to increase offensive speed |
| Powerskating
Technique Skill: |
Strong
Edge & Upper Body Control |
| Result: |
Improved
Agility, Power, Speed & Acceleration |
| Drill
description: |
Quick
forward crossovers in "s" shape up the middle of the ice with acceleration.
In order to outskate your defensive opponent as you carry the puck
up the ice it is important that you maximize the edge power of each
skating push.
Practice a quick crossover in a clockwise direction, followed by a
quick crossover in a counterclockwise direction.
Pushing sequence starts with a right forward inside edge/left forward
outside/right forward inside - PLANT the left forward inside edge
and let your outside shoulder move forward to maximize momentum.
Repeat.
To achieve maximum edge power use the 100% weighted peak power push,
for acceleration use the "whole blade" push, finishing off with an
ankle and toe "snap" on each push.
Remember! Use your strong shoulder position to help keep your upper
body strong and working with you to maximize your momentum. |
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3 Circle Drill |
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| Level
of Difficulty/Target Skating Level: |
Beginner
to Advanced |
| Forward/Defence/Both: |
Both |
| Powerskating
Technique Skill: |
Skating
on a curve, crossovers, shoulder and upper body control/strength |
| Result: |
Improved
Body Position/Strength, Balance, Power, Acceleration, Speed.
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Drill
description:
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- Start
in one corner of the ice
- Skate
forwards twice around the endzone in a large circle
- Keep
outside shoulder in front - watch that the shoulders don't dip
into the center of the circle - keep them level
- Practice
proper crossover technique pushing the leg out and then under
- After
2 circle completions, skate into the middle zone of the ice and
repeat in the opposite direction
- After
2 circle completions, skate into the other endzone and repeat
in the original direction
Repeat backwards - remember to sit back into the knees and press
100% bodyweight into the middle of the blade on EACH and EVERY push.
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| Drag
Drill |
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| Level
of Difficulty/Target Skating Level: |
Intermediate
to Advanced |
| Forward/Defence/Both: |
Both |
| Powerskating
Technique Skill: |
Strong
inside edge power push, full extension in forward stride |
| Result: |
Improved
Balance, Leg Extension, Power & Speed |
| Drill
description: |
Get
into the "READY" position by placing your feet into a "V" position
and placing your weight onto your pushing foot.
GO - push in a 45 degree angle direction and fully extend the leg
to the point where you lock your knee and DRAG it along the ice.
Continue to glide on the inside edge and return the extended leg to
a "V" position and get SET to push onto the next foot.
Repeat.
To increase the level of difficulty - hold the extended foot 1 inch
above the ice rather than dragging it on the ice. |
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| Feel
the "Bite" Exercise! |
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| Level
of Difficulty/Target Skating Level: |
Beginner
to Advanced |
| Forward/Defence/Both: |
Both |
| Powerskating
Technique Skill: |
Strong
Edge Feel |
| Result: |
Improved
Power |
| Drill
description: |
- Stand
a couple feet away from the boards
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Put both arms up and lean towards the boards
- Put
your feet into a "V" position
- Let
your feet slip back
- Bring
them in and let them slip back again
- Now,
put your feet into a "V" position and feel like you are gripping
the ice with your inside edges, let the edge BITE the ice
- It
is important to keep your center of gravity low and butt tucked
under you
- Keep
the head up
- Ensure
that 100% of your body weight is pushing into your blades
- This
is the strong inside edge BITE feeling that you should get on
your forward stride peak power push
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