How to Skate Backwards (for hockey players)

By: Dwayne Blais

In this video Dwayne Blais teaches the fundamentals of backwards skating.

Coaching Points

• start with good hockey position.
• carve c-cuts out in front of our body, not straight out to the side.
• fully extend out through the toe, snap the toe, and bring the heel back in under your body.
• the glide foot is under our body and maintains a straight line.
• keep hips square, not swiveling side to side.
• upper body movement should be limited, not too much swinging the arms side to side.
• shoulders should be over knees, not too far forward which can throw you off balance.
• head stays up and shoulders stay square.