Purpose: This drill helps skaters work on their horizontal jump, stability and control as they pause at each cone. This drill will also help skaters to work on timing of take-off and upper and lower body coordination
Focus: explosive power, stability, horizontal jump, single leg take-off, coordination, timing
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Two foot forward box jump with step d...
Purpose: This is a good beginner box jump exercise where skaters can practice improving their explosive vertical jump up to the box jump and distance across while having a lower impact landing with a gentle step down, working on stability as they land. This could be a good exercise for skaters wi...
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Two foot 1/4 turn with box jump: Adva...
Purpose: This is a good exercise to add in after skaters have been able to complete two foot 1/4 stationary jumps. It will help skaters to add height and length to their jump patterns while still working on the full body coordination and spacial awareness. This exercise also helps skaters to work...
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Advanced-Elite: Off-ice single leg fo...
Purpose: This exercise helps skaters work on their single leg power and height while maintaining good timing, rhythm, and distance on each jump. This drill could also be done with hurdles instead of cones.
Focus: Explosive power, single leg power, axel take-off, horizontal jump, plyometrics, ti...
