Forward Cross Overs

By: Dwayne Blais

In this video we breakdown how to teach the forward cross overs.

• Step #1 - Outside Push
• Step #2 - Cross Over
• Step #3 - Under Push

Coaching Points

• Outside skate pushes all the way out through the toe.
• Cross over the inside skate.
• Inside skate uses outside edge to create the under push.
• Be sure to rotate the shoulders towards the inside of the circle.
• When turning on your forehand side have two hands on the stick.
• When turning to the backhand side have one hand on stick or rotate more to have two hands on the stick.
• NEVER allow players to switch their top hands.