Drill

Instructions

1. 1Set your stance with knees over the toes and chest up.
2. 2Take one slow push per glide and hold the extension until the leg is straight with a toe flick.
3. 3Recover the skate back under your hips before the next push.
4. 4Count pushes per length and try to lower the count as extension improves.

What to focus on

Full extension and recovery under the body.

Common mistake

Short choppy pushes with a tall, upright stance.