Level: Beginner
Base exercise: Consecutive forward edges, consecutive backward edges
Variation: Extended free leg with pass through at the top of the lobe
Purpose: Doing edges with the free leg extended and passing through at the top of the lobe helps skaters prepare for turns with free foot pass throughs, like rockers and counters
Focus: Edge quality, flow, extension, control
Direction: Forward, inside, outside
Equipment: No Equipment
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Beginner: On-ice tucked forward outsi...
Level: Beginner
Base exercise: Consecutive forward edges, consecutive backward edges
Variation: None
Purpose: Consecutive edges are a fundamental drill that skaters need to learn to improve edge quality, flow, and control across the ice. In this version, the skater keeps their free leg tucked and... -
Beginner: On-ice consecutive backward...
Level: Beginner
Base exercise: Consecutive backward outside and inside edges
Variation: None
Purpose: Consecutive edges are a fundamental drill that skaters need to learn to improve edge quality, flow, and control across the ice. In this version, the skater keeps their free leg tucked and arms in...
