Ice Hockey
First Step Toe Starts
Explosive first three steps from a standstill
10 min
8 x 15-foot starts, full rest between
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Start from a dead stop with weight forward on the balls of your feet.
- 2Drive three quick toe-flick steps with your feet under your body.
- 3Stay low and let your chest lead, then transition to full stride.
- 4Reset fully between reps so each start is at max effort.
What to focus on
Quick, choppy first three steps with forward lean.
Common mistake
Long gliding first step that kills acceleration.