Ice Hockey
Tight Turn Both-Edge Series
Execute tight, quick turns on both inside and outside edges
12 min
4 x 6 tight turns each edge
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Set up cones in a zig-zag pattern down the ice.
- 2Turn tightly around each cone leaning on the inside edge with knees bent.
- 3On the return trip, use outside edge turns around the same cones.
- 4Keep your free leg light and your head up scanning ahead.
What to focus on
Deep knee bend and ankle lean through the turn, not upper-body twist.
Common mistake
Turning from the shoulders and losing edge control on the skates.