This video explains backward skating progressions for beginner hockey players, emphasizing proper technique and gradual improvement.
Coaching Points:
- Body Position: Keep the head up, back straight, and knees bent in a balanced "hockey player position."
- C-Cuts: Teach players to push out the front corner of their skate and pull their heel back in, forming a "C" motion.
- Focus on Independent Leg Movement: Ensure one leg pushes while the other leg tracks back, avoiding side-to-side wiggling.
- Use Straight Lines as Guides: Incorporate blue or red lines for players to practice straight-line movements with their C-cuts.
- Progress to Faster C-Cuts: Once basic movements are mastered, add speed and quicken the C-cuts to mimic game situations.
