by Info S4H | Feb 18, 2024 | Education & Training, Exercise on ice
To move more safely, freely, and quickly on the ice, skaters must know how to stop. There are three simplest ways a skater can stop on the ice: 1. “Plug” or “Snowplow” – braking by shifting the weight onto the front leg and creating snow...
by Info S4H | Jan 19, 2024 | Education & Training, Exercise on ice
By this point, the skater has likely fallen while performing previous exercises. Falling is a part of skating, but it’s crucial to learn how to fall and how to get up from the ice. Falling during skating isn’t as intimidating; the challenge lies in falling...
by Info S4H | Jan 19, 2024 | Education & Training, Exercise on ice
Leaves backward is the same exercise as exercise Leaves, with the difference that the movement initiates backward sliding. The distinction lies in performing the movement in a different sequence, starting with sliding backward and outward with connected toes, and...
by Info S4H | Jan 13, 2024 | Education & Training, Exercise on ice
Starting position: support on both legs, the arms are extended at the sides. Transitional position: by sliding forward, turn the hips and skates by 180°, move backwards, and again turn 180° forward, the head looks in the same direction all the time, and the...
by Info S4H | Jan 13, 2024 | Education & Training, Exercise on ice
What to do when you need to turn on the ice? The skater can turn by sliding on both feet, but this is not efficient enough, and by turning the skater loses speed. When the skater moves on the ice in a counter-clockwise direction, and skates on both legs, he should...
