Level: Advanced Base exercises: Skater jumps, same leg (loop) takeoff twist jump, change leg (axel) takeoff jump. Rotational direction demonstrated: Counterclockwise takeoffs. Use for: Lateral jump, timing + rhythm, quick twitch, explosive takeoffs
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Advanced: Inside foot lateral bound t...
Purpose: This drill challenges skaters to know how far to jump in order to land in front of the cones, and maintaining a good body position with the torso not dropped too far.
Focus: lateral distance, upper body position, spatial awareness, timing and rhythm
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Advanced: Off-ice reverse squat to 1/...
Purpose: This plyo exercise is great for building strength and explosion. The reverse squat tests skaters strength and control as well as alignment. They have to have a good alignment over the standing leg in order to do the explosive half turn from that deep position
Focus: Vertical height, exp...
