Ice Hockey
Forward-Backward Pivot Transitions
Smoothly pivot between forward and backward skating without losing speed
10 min
8 x length pivots, both directions
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward smoothly pivot between forward and backward skating without losing speed.
Instructions
- 1Skate forward at half speed down the ice.
- 2Open your hip and rotate the skates 180 degrees into a backward position without stopping your feet.
- 3Keep your knees bent through the transition to avoid standing up tall.
- 4Pivot back to forward and repeat every ten feet.
What to focus on
Continuous foot movement through the pivot with no dead glide.
Recommended reps
8 x length pivots, both directions
Common mistake
Standing up and stalling the feet during the transition.