Purpose: This drill challenges a skaters strength and balance as they need to maintain good alignment over their standing leg and pressure through the whole foot to be able to press up to standing, and keep the knee from caving in when lowering down.
Focus: Alignment, balance, stability, lower body strength.
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Foundation: Forward and lateral leg e...
Purpose: This drill challenges skaters to maintain good balance and engagement through their standing leg and to keep their core strong and free hip lifted as they move from a forward leg extension, to a lateral leg extension to a spiral.
Focus: Balance, stability, free hip lifted, quad strength.
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Foundation: Counterchecked forward, l...
Purpose: This drill challenges skaters to maintain good balance and engagement through their standing leg and to keep their core strong and free hip lifted as they move from a forward leg extension, to a lateral leg extension to stroking position, while maintaining a countercheck with their arms....
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Advanced: Off-ice stroking pulses wit...
Purpose: This is a good compound balance exercise that helps skaters work on their stability and upper body strength while holding the ball overhead.
Focus: Shoulder stability, stability, glutes, toning, quads, balance, injury prevention.
