from How To Inline Skate on 23 Jan 2017
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Playlist: Sprint – Ice and Inline Skates
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Five Drills for EXPLOSIVE SPRINTS
Sprints, I believe, is something most skaters should improve. And I’m no exception.
Before making this video I studied tutorials on youtube, and here you’ll see me try out five different drills.
#1 V Start
Dig the toes into the ice. For the first few strides it’s all about pushing the toes real hard for a good grip. Don’t glide. Just run.
I learned this from Jeremy at How to Hockey. You’ll see a link to his tutorial at the end of this video.
#2 Crossover Start
This one is more realistic. Hockey players use it a lot during games.
During the first few strides, stand tall, then gradually go lower as your strides lengthen.
#3 Start, Stop, Repeat
Make a few steps – it can be three, four, five or more, it’s up to you, stop and repeat in the other direction.
This one is really good for balance too. Whenever my stops are off, it takes more time and effort to begin the following sprint.
Here I did a mistake. See the blades are gliding backward, not gripping.
#4 Start & Stop (Specific)
Try to stop as close to the puck as you can.
Here I’m with dull blades on virgin ice at -15 degrees. The difference is huge between soft and hard ice and between dull and sharp blades. I believe training under different conditions will make me a better skater.
#5 Crossover
Make very short strides. As if you’re running, one foot leaves the ground before the next one touches.
You can make a full circle, as I do here.
Or alternate between left and right turns.
There’s not much difference between ice and inline skates.
*Tip: Don’t forget your arms
Correct arm swings will boost your sprint. I’ve done this wrong all my life, but after learning from Bill Stoppard I improvemend immediately.
You’ll see his videos in the playlist
You may see the playlist on screen. If not, check out the link below. First up are some exercises by Coach Jeremy. Then you’ll see a couple of Bill Stoppard videos.
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