Forward Skating
https://vimeo.com/203595049?share=copy
This is a great video that teaches the fundamentals of forward skating.
Coaching Points:
- Start in Hockey Position
- Keep your elbows by your side
- Your arms should be moving side by side and not swinging across your body
- Keep a tight base for a long efficient stride
- Push the stride out the corner of your stance
- Skate in straight lines by pushing with stride foot and keeping the glide foot straight