Ice Hockey
Backward C-Cut Speed Building
Build backward speed and balance using controlled C-cut pushes
10 min
6 x half-ice backward skates
Beginner
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Get into a backward stance with knees bent and weight centered over the middle of the blades.
- 2Push one leg out in a C-shape and return it under your hip before pushing the other.
- 3Keep your head up and chest facing forward the entire drill.
- 4Increase cadence each length while keeping the C-cut shape clean.
What to focus on
Clean C-cut shape with weight staying centered, not on the heels.
Common mistake
Rocking side to side or sitting back on the heels while pushing.