Edge work and skating mechanics are the foundation. Get low and hit your edges at different speeds and at different angles. As you do this, you’ll learn how your edges need to be refined. As an example, at higher speeds and tighter turns going forward most athletes “fall back” on their heels. They need to learn to hit the edge with more balance on the blade. Simple edge drills often won’t expose these weaknesses for more advanced players. They need to vary the pattern, turn radius, and speed. #hockey #hockeytraining #hockeylife #edgework #skating #skatingmechanics #exercise #training Photo Credit: cynbadd