🔑 Crossover like McDavid (Crossover KEYS)

Want to generate speed like McDavid on your crossovers? Start by applying these crossover KEYS!

** Head tracking and ankle articulation are particularly important on “wide crossunders”

Wide as in how far the crossunder foot (outside edge) lands from the crossover foot (inside edge).

Notice in that first rep how wide Mcdavids feet are when he Intially lands.

But, in the next couple reps he lands more narrow and he gets into more of a “leaned” position with less ankle articulation.

The question then becomes should you land narrow or wide?? Well it depends on the situation...

Narrow will give you more lean (mass displacement) and allow you to travel on a tighter arc.

Whereas,

Landing wide will widen your arc, which is good for wide crosses or linear crosses.

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[austinhockey]

Mind blowing how much goes into his skating style

[Hockey_nerd]

should you ALWAYS do wide crosses when crossing linear, or should you also do some narrow crosses?

[D_rizz_lord]

You have to really use the crossover to propel you forward another big part of it is your stance you need to be low it’s a good knee bend and you need to be able to completey trust and rely on your edges to truly become a good skater.

[Hockey_nerd]

Just wondering, what exactly is head tracking and bowing?

[mentosz]

I need some help, i dont understand the difference with the crossunder snd crossover, please explain if possible

[Hockey_nerd]

Do you have any other keys on wide crossovers? Other than head tracking and ankle articulation.