Supporting her presentation on Skating Exercises to Develop the Outside Edge, Jill Plandowski shares this skating drill that focuses on control of the outside edge.

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Outside Edge Hold Around Circle

Drill Description:

• Players skate to the hash marks, push, then hold one foot outside edge around the face off circle. 
  
• Perform on the right foot clockwise, then the left foot counterclockwise.

Key Teaching Points:

• Neutral start.
  
• Good knee bend-positive shin angle.
  
• Push leg returns directly under the body.
  
• Keep push leg back locked and pointed.
  
• Stick neutral-eyes lead the way.