Purpose: This exercise builds hip stability for stroking and the landing position, so that skaters can maintain a stronger position on their skating leg, while their free leg moves
Focus: core, knee bend, glute activation, hip activation, glute strength, hip strength.
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Y-stand hold: Foundation-Advanced
Purpose: This video shows skaters how to hold their Y-stand off the ice.
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Beginner-Foundation: On-ice forward c...
Purpose: This tutorial introduces how to start to learn forward crossovers on the ice, and a few key technique components skaters need to learn in order to master a forward crossover.
Focus: Basic technique, upper body position, knee bend, shoulder position, free foot placement
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Advanced: Forward outside swing rolls...
Purpose: Swing rolls are a good skill for skaters to have to add flow and extension and presentation to their skating. Skaters need to maintain good pressure on their edge and alignment over their skating leg while the free leg passes through
Focus: Rhythmic knee action, upper body position, edg...
