A Scientific Snippet about the Skating Stride

Unfortunately in this day and age, there are a lot of hockey folks who tend to trust their eyes, instead of seeking scientific help. In the end, the wrong information can have a lasting (and often negative) impact on a player.

One such area of our game involves the mechanics (or biomechanics) governing a hockey player’s skating motion.

With all that, here’s a quick snippet — from a PhD — dealing with the way a player’s arms and skates SHOULD move during a proper skating motion…

To watch the entire video, please click HERE!

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