IN-LINE SKATING

Making Long Jump Ropes

By | April 6, 2021
Making Long Jump Ropes

While I studied long ago in the old USSR, I found it interesting that their coaches used a lot of activities for training that we’d have defined as schoolyard or playground games her in the states.  Perhaps what I found most interesting was the fact that we North Americans had abandoned many of those physical…

The Hockey Skater’s Thrust and Shoulder Movements

By | March 28, 2021
The Hockey Skater’s Thrust and Shoulder Movements

Not everyone realizes there are discrepancies in the way various athletes move in a straight line, and it just so happens that there are also differences in the biomechnics applied in the three skating sports. It would be helpful for hockey coaches, parents and adult players to understand a few things — as they plan…

Transitioning from In-line Hockey to Ice Hockey

By | February 25, 2021
Transitioning from In-line Hockey to Ice Hockey

I say it often enough, that I love my work in hockey, especially because of the great people it allows me to meet.  Then, since the day I set foot (or fingers) onto Twitter, I’ve said pretty much the same thing:  that I’ve met some remarkable people through social media. Carole Lockwood Taylor, of Tyler,…

Evaluating Roller Hockey Gear

By | December 29, 2020
Evaluating Roller Hockey Gear

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StickDrags & Chariot Races

By CoachC | October 15, 2020
StickDrags & Chariot Races

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One Way to Improve Your Hockey Skating at Home

By CoachC | October 15, 2020
One Way to Improve Your Hockey Skating at Home

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Learning By Doing

By | October 9, 2020
Learning By Doing

Over recent years, it seems tons of seminar speakers, the two North American hockey federations, and a host of do-gooder bloggers have believed that hockey players should put their gear away once their season has ended.  As members will discover, I believe in that, too — at least partially, but I also believe the old adage, about learning…

The Skater’s Tow-trainer (or Sled)

By | October 8, 2020
The Skater’s Tow-trainer (or Sled)

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On-ice Strength Drills

By | October 8, 2020
On-ice Strength Drills

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The Goal-line Reverse

By | October 8, 2020
The Goal-line Reverse

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