Understanding Edges - Skating Fundamentals Episode 3

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These drills will help you feel a lot more comfortable in your skates. You will work on balance, control, and agility. In this video I teach you a little about using your edges properly to become a better hockey player. I also share a few edgework drills that you can use to improve your skating.
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[ecoriv]

This is gold to me, I'm over my 30s starting a new hobby. I'm happy I came across your channel, your friendly demeanor and straight forward approach has been extremely helpful.

[JamesHossa]

This looks so easy! 
Gets to the rink...Uhhh what were the moves again?
Trys random shit
Aw i SUCK! lol

[michaelgrimes]

Thanks for the tips, I don’t play hockey, but I like skating on frozen ponds, “Jesus hiking” as I call it...I’ll try these tips

[tashcheung]

My God! I'm a rollerblader, but I watch your videos and they're actually probably more useful than most of the rollerblading videos : So well- thought out, so well explained. This one blew me away. It'll keep me going for weeks. Thanks a million, mate. Keep teaching, you've got a talent for it! Xxx

[romanemp]

I went ice skating for the first time this weekend. I was surprised at how good was. Years of rollerblading and watching hockey movies might have helped. I have a lot to learn, so I will practice these drill on the ice.

[SirJaymesDAudelée]

Great video. I wonder if it would have been helpful to mention the “toe flick”, when going over the basic stride. For those who are new to skating I’ll explain: At the start of your forward skating stride, the part that digs into the ice the most is the back third of your blade. As your leg extends outwards, that switches to the middle third of your blade. The “toe flick” is the remaining third of your blade. And it digs into the ice when, at the end of your stride, your kick your toe downward, as a final push before bringing your leg back in. It is a fact that one third of the power of your skating stride comes from that “toe flick”. And yet, it tends to be something that we have to teach people to do, as most don’t do it naturally, and hence, learn to take strides that are a third less powerful than they could be. So that “toe flick” tends to be an important thing to teach new skaters.

[johnoteri]

Just got back into hockey after a 34 year hiatus. At 59 it is hard, but these videos reinforce the need for balance and edges. I'll get there and will continue to work on these areas. Coaches Jeremy and Scott are great for all ages and levels.

[rainymornings]

Great video! I started playing half a year ago and my edge control is so shitty, but I never know what to do once I'm alone on the ice and I'm kind of afraid of falling. These drills look doable for beginners and perfectly practicable for advanced people as well, thank you so much!

[misterhahaforty]

These videos are awesome. Getting back into skating as an adult after decades being off the ice. Making so many gains practising these drills

[Lexesbenz]

Could you possibly do a video on training your non dominant leg? I know it's sounds silly and that the cure is just practice on the other leg. But it's not as simple as that. It consistently feels very weak compared to my right(dominant) leg.

[ABDStillLegit]

Great drills. Not only does it make you feel your edges better, but it helps you become more ambidextrous. After doing these drills, stopping on my weak side became a lot more comfortable.

[sarabenaquista]

really great video and advice! I'm a figure skater trying to convert to hockey skates as I'm learning to play, and this video was extremely helpful because of the differences between the skates and difficulty with this transition!

[Beechpilot]

Great videos. Good drills. Can't wait to practise them.

[oxman]

These video are so helpful. I wish I had access to these when I was younger.

[manly]

Very nice and helpful Video. Thanks much for posting your nice work Coach Jeremy

[timliebrockpuzzles]

I have a hard time trusting myself. I can stop on my right side, cross over with my right, and turn backwards turing left but as soon as I try the other diretions I totally chicken out or eat it.

[billgiblin]

great series, thanks. Will there be more videos?

[wecomeinpeace]

That first tip about my blades working against me was 100% true in my case. Im going to work oon keeping my glide leg straight.

[Bjones]

video and drills. I'm on my way to practice now and I'm going to use those edge drills.

Thanks very much. Keep 'em coming.

[Dcastrro]

Is the order of this series good for learning as an absolute beginner