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NO MORE RUNNERS! - Skates Out, Arms In!
Runners push their elbows out to the side and push skates directly behind them. This is exactly the OPPOSITE of what they should be doing.
PARENTS WATCH FOR THIS ON THE ICE!
Utilizing Both Edges During a Turn
Coach Brooks demonstrates how players need to use their inside AND outside edges when making turns on the ice.
Fore/Aft Arms - NOT Side to Side
Coach Brooks demonstrates how power is generated from forward momentum.
PARENTS WATCH FOR THIS!
Push and Touch - Skate Low, Hips Low
Coach Brooks explains that players who stand up between strides are not conserving their energy efficiently.