Drill

Instructions

1. 1Start in the butterfly position at one post.
2. 2Push laterally across the crease using the inside edge of the lead skate.
3. 3Land in a square butterfly at the far post, sealing the ice with both pads.
4. 4Recover to a standing ready stance before the next push.

What to focus on

Square landing with both pads sealed at the end of the push.

Common mistake

Landing with a gap between the pads or the body angled off-square.