Foundation: Off-ice backward landing explosive hops drill
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Purpose: Doing a backward hop landing position challenges skaters to maintain good alignment and position after landing. Skaters should keep their upper body tall and free leg stretched behind, with the arms slightly counterchecked over the landing leg
Focus: Alignment, upper body position, arm position, balance
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