Three Quick Glide Turns teaches players to use their edges to maintain speed while move around obstacles.

Featured in the 2022 Global Skills Showcase, this drill from Daniel Broberg helps with skating fundamentals.

Description

hen makes three quick gliding turns through the obstacles finishing with a shot on net. Player should work on smooth weight transfer from skate to skate to initiate each gliding turn maintaining the glide.

Key Points

• Pause action slightly after each step to add deception to the movement and maintain the glide.
• During weight transfer when changing directions, turn upper body slightly to add to the feint.