The Crossover Balance Secret!

There's a little balancing secret to help make your crossovers awesome!

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All content is created by Ian Smith of Kellian Hockey, Sept 6, 2023

[xkukubax]

Excellent explanation, I have a feeling I've been chopping my crossovers the whole time. I guess it's never too late to get better.

[tarastuckless]

This was a real light-bulb moment for me. Thanks!!

[nickfazzio]

Ohh gosh. This is super helpful. TREMENDOUS explanation. Super thanks!!! This is explains why I feel like I’m gonna fall every crossover I do so I step into crossovers and feel like at anytime I could slip down on my side. Thanks!!!

[alexcerdan]

Going to share this with my team. I have been struggling with crossovers for while and this seems to be the key I was missing.

[kylegagnon]

Don't forget to tell us to like and subscribe. Great info. It deserves to be seen.

[NagoyaJoe]

Holy cow!!! Mystery solved!!! Amazing! Tahnk you from Japan!!!

[brianwilliams]

LOVE your videos! Finally someone explains the key pieces to make the crossovers smooth. I will try at the next Stick and Puck. Thanks!!

[michaelh]

My son has been struggling with crossovers but I feel after watching your video this could help him understand what he needs to properly do them consistently

[IscariottActual]

This is a great video for a foundational topic.

[davidcbeaudoin]

The sensation that I'm falling when I go to crossover is exactly what I experience. I'll definitely try this tip the next time I'm working on my skating. Thank you!

[viaseung]

This is the best video explanation on crossovers by far, and back crossover video as well. 👏

[martinnovotny]

Great explanation, coach! When you mentioned stepping in front technique instead of a crossover, that's exactly me most of the time. I'll definitely try to focus on your balancing method next time I'm on the ice. Thanks for this video, I'm looking forward to seeing more, you've got yourself a new lifetime subscriber!

[B.johnson]

Great advice. I haven’t been using my edges correctly, when I skate and try to crossover, I feel like my foot is going to slip out from under me. I will try this out and will definitely try to trust my inside edges of my skates.

[namethatbeard]

This was extremely helpful great explanation thank you

[badkittydc]

This is the best explanation I’ve seen so far 🎉🙏Thank

[larrygorwick]

The subtalar joint (below the actual ankle joint) controls the amount of inversion (outward roll) and eversion (inward roll). Although the boot of a quality skate SHOULD control the motion of this joint, for a variety of reasons it may not do this. Then the subtalar joint will buckle into excessive inversion causing the outside edge to slip causing a (nasty) fall! This problem is really found in skaters with EXCESSIVE range of motion of this joint. I really think most skilled hockey players have LESS than the average range of motion giving them a stability advantage in learning edge control. This is probably what "weeds out" many developing younger players trying to do these drills. Any comments, suggestions or solutions would be greatly appreciated. But like other comments have stated, you have explained often confusing concepts using straightforward language! THANKS!!

[tconnors]

Whew. Years of only getting comfy on one side. Now I know why I'm falling forward on other side. Thanks! Trying next week!

[dayadivitch]

Thank you so much for your explanation! As a beginner myself, I have always been taught to always stay low and put weight on the middle/slightly anterior of the foot. I will give this a try since I have never tried to put weight on the heel. Thank you again!

[tuttifrutti]

I actually figured this heel thing out by myself a while back and I’ve come a long way since then, but still a long way to go as well. 2 months ago I couldn’t do crossovers or just use the outside edge of my right skate in general. Currently my focus is mainly on backwards crossovers and I’m definitely gonna watch your vid on those!

[phgu]

Great explanation. I have trouble doing crossovers with my right leg as the inner leg. I think I must improve my balance while on the outer edge of my right skate.