Skating is the foundation for long-term success in hockey. You have to master it, refine it, and continuously work on it! Over the long winter season, your stride deteriorates. You skate in games when you're tired so you naturally start to "pop up" a little. You slowly dig in a bit more and lose a little glide. So this off-season, make sure you have edge work and skating mechanics as a part of your training program. For most athletes, a lack of skating ability inhibits their use of other skills (puckhandling or shot) the most! Photo Credit: Cyndi Nightengale #hockey #hockeylife #hockeytraining #skatewell #fortis