The Figure 8 Edge Series is a simple but highly effective exercise to practice your edgework. Improving your edges is a great way to improve your skating and overall game since you can be more dynamic as a skater and stronger on the puck. Coach Eaves walks us through 3 movements that will help players to practice their strength and balance on their inside & outside edges.
Figure 8 Edge Series Movements:
Each skating exercise you will come back through the middle, performing a "figure 8." Make sure to do each exercise on your left leg and right leg.
Part 1: Inside edge (both right leg & left leg).
Part 2: Right leg only (inside edge to outside edge), which is shown in the video above. Then perform this exercise with the left leg only (not shown in video).
Part 3: Transition from inside edge to outside edge on right leg (shown in the video above). Then perform this exercise with the left leg (not shown in video).
Coaching Points:
Keep body mass low and centered (knee bend and head looking up will help with this).
Eyes and head should be looking up and forward as you transition from one edge to the next.
Start slow as you learn the technique. Increase speed as you are comfortable.