Supporting her presentation on Skating Exercises to Develop the Outside Edge, Jill Plandowski shares this advanced skating drill that emphasizes control of the outside edge while skating in a full 360 degree circle.

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Alternating Outside Edge Down the Line with 360 Circle Hold

Drill Description:

• Players perform alternating outside edges down the line, then hold the outside edge for a full 360 degree circle, then repeat. 
  
• Make sure players perform the circle hold on both the right and left foot.

Key Teaching Points:

• Neutral start.
  
• Good knee bend-positive shin angle.
  
• Keep push leg close when crossing.
  
• Keep push leg back on circle.