Purpose: Stepping into an inside edge and then snapping up to a straight leg, while keeping the free leg lifted and the weight over the skating leg, is a good drill to start introducing turns, which bend and then straighten during the turn. This is also a good exercise for skaters to feel the ben...

Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Lateral leg raises
Variations: Knee bend in standing leg, stroking raise, arms counterchecked.
Purpose: Helps skaters practice counterchecked arms for inside edges, stroking position, and strength with their lateral leg raises.
Associated skating skills: Forwa...