Free online courseHow to Hockey

Duration of the online course: 53 minutes

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Enhance your hockey skills with our in-depth online course covering key skating techniques, from proper stance to complex transitions, ideal for all skill levels.

Course Description

Dive into the exciting world of hockey with this comprehensive online course that breaks down essential skating techniques. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this course offers invaluable insights and practical tips to enhance your performance on the ice.

The journey begins with understanding the importance of maintaining a proper stance in the first episode of the Skating Fundamentals series. As you progress, you'll discover why staying low is crucial to mastering skating, and how refining your edges can elevate your game.

Balance is key on the ice, and with five specialized drills covered in Episode 4, you'll improve your stability dramatically. Once your balance is sharpened, dive into enhancing your forward stride with targeted exercises that offer clear step-by-step guidance.

Stopping efficiently can turn the tide in fast-paced hockey scenarios, and in Episode 6, you'll grasp essential tricks to halt swiftly and securely. If skating backward has always been your challenge, Episode 7 provides an easy-to-follow technique to master backward movements, while Episode 8 improves your turns for smoother transitions on the rink.

Taking your skills to an advanced level, Episode 9 ensures you navigate forwards and backwards transitions with finesse. Episode 10 expands on crossover techniques, guiding you through beginner to advanced methods both forwards and backwards. Finally, Episode 11 offers strategies to perfect the technique of stopping while skating backwards, solidifying your foundational skills in this sport.

This course is designed for enthusiasts eager to develop core skating abilities and gain confidence on the ice, paving the way for higher-level play or purely for the love of the sport.

Course content

  • Video class: Why Proper Hockey Stance is Important: Skating Fundamentals Episode 1

    0h05m

  • Exercise: What is the Fundamental Aspect of a Proper Hockey Stance?

  • Video class: Why You Need to Stay Low: Skating Fundamentals: Episode 2

    0h04m

  • Exercise: Why is maintaining a good knee bend important in skating?

  • Video class: Understanding Edges - Skating Fundamentals Episode 3

    0h05m

  • Exercise: What are the main areas where edges are used in skating?

  • Video class: 5 Balance Drills for Hockey Players: Learn to Skate Episode 4

    0h04m

  • Exercise: Why is balance essential in hockey?

  • Video class: Improve Your Forward Stride - Learn to Skate: Episode 5

    0h04m

  • Exercise: What is essential for improving forward stride in hockey?

  • Video class: Tips for Stopping in Hockey: Skating Series Episode 6

    0h04m

  • Exercise: What is a key factor for an effective hockey stop?

  • Video class: How to Skate Backwards - Step by Step tips, Technique, and Common Mistakes

    0h05m

  • Exercise: What is a key technique for an effective backward skating stride?

  • Video class: How to turn for Hockey Players: Learn to Skate episode 8

    0h02m

  • Exercise: What is crucial for maintaining balance when turning in hockey?

  • Video class: Proper Forwards and Backwards Transitions - Hockey Skating Episode 9

    0h05m

  • Exercise: What is the primary benefit of using the 'monkey walk' technique in skating transitions?

  • Video class: Crossovers Beginner to Advanced - Forwards and Backwards - Skating Series Episode 10

    0h06m

  • Exercise: What is a key factor to avoid when performing a forward crossover in skating?

  • Video class: How To Stop While Skating Backwards - Fundamentals of Skating Episode 11

    0h03m

This free course includes:

53 minutes of online video course

Exercises to train your knowledge

Certificate of course completion

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