You guys are just amazing, i wish we have so professional trainers here in Spain as u guys are!! Your tips and tricks are helping me improve a lot!! Thank u so so much!!!!
Honestly jer, as a beer leaguer who just started this year, after not playing organized hockey for over 10 years I was considering spending 300$+ for advanced skating lessons. but with your channel on RUclips I have learnt a lot on proper technique and have gained much more confidence in my ability as a player who is pretty much new again. Thanks coach !
Jeremy (and Scott), Much thanks for posting this instructional video on transitions. I just started in an adult rookie hockey league and have been struggling with smooth transitions that don't slow me down. I am going to work on these techniques.
As a beginner skater from South-Africa in Canada i really appreciate your tips & explanations in how to do certain things and the small technicalities about why we do things certain ways...i hope to progress my skating to such an extend that i'll be able to join the beer league hockey..i enjoy the hockey and the skating even though i still fall plenty! Thanks guys!!
Great videos. Thanks for the help, I've always had trouble with my transitioning. This explanation makes it a TON easier to understand. Also, here in LA, I wish we had out door hockey. The rink I go to are always crowded and not the best, but what I saw in this video, I will practice and hope not to crash into others. Thanks, keep the videos comming.
Jeremy can you do a video on how much movement and flexibility you need in your skates/ankles? I see too many people with skates tied up super tight and cant lay their edges over.
This might be a silly question but does it matter which foot you start with and then transfer to - at the 1:40 mark - for advanced forwards to backwards transition? PS thanks so much for your help and these awesome videos!
Hi Jeremy, Thank you for content. It is extremely valuable for people wanting to improve their skating/hockey skills. I used to skate and getting back into it after a 16yr hiatus, thinking of getting into hockey once I have my technique down again. I was wondering if there is a preferred way of structuring skating technique training. What should I start with and what is the optimal sequence of progression?
Great stuff, but there was no talk about edges. When going forward to backward using the 1-2-3, inside edge is key. This was best shown from 4:15 to 4:25. Look at it over and over and over again. Inside edge (1), inside edge again (2), inside edge again (3). For going forward to backward, I wish they would state and show which they emphasize because that is harder. They also make it un-necessarily complicated by always saying turn towards the puck. The idea is just to teach doing the transitions, and to emphasize both sides. Let the coach of the team tell you to always face the puck. It just became confusing at times because they kept switching sides. This is not bashing, just constructive critique. I definitely thumbs up all their videos, these guys are great.
I know this is an old video, so this may not get an answer. I want to learn how to play ice hockey, and I’m just starting to learn how to skate. Should I start with a stick in my hand, or forget the stick until I know how to skate well and then add the stick into the equation?
Hey Jeremy, I have a different way of transitioning from forward to backward. It seems like I flip my feet at the same time, lifting my heels and putting my weight on my toes (not really putting pressure, just lifting my heels and flipping) Is this wrong? I don't seem to lose much speed if any at all and it seems fast, it just seems more like a figure skater transition. It works good for me, I just want to be a hockey player and don't want to look stupid doing something blatantly wrong. Thanks man
I've seen that type as well, it works but not in all situations as you commit completely to the transition. Doing the advanced one that we show keeps an edge on the ice at all times which allows you to adjust if you need to.
How To Hockey what I mean is if u were at the goal line and u started skating backwards to the blue and when u got there u had to go back to the goal line where you started as fast as u could without stopping
My problem is that I cannot do that weird move at the start, where his feet are almost inline, heel to heel, hence I cannot do the Mohawk shown later on. I can transition by rotating my left foot about the heel, then just as my pelvis is opening, rotating my right foot about the toe, then plonking my left foot down. It's not as elegant as your transition. I'm working on exercises to open up my hips, any tips on that are welcome. Thanks for the video.
for front to back mohawk transition, i dont know if its a mind block for skating on my outside edge or if my feet refuse to go into the mohawk heel to heel at a 180 degrees--i feel like the farthest i can point toes is at around 90 degrees, what do you suggest?
buggld thanks, im finally improving on this, also i find that if i keep saying " heel to heel" improves my chances of not getting twisted up and confused! i still fear doing this at top speed though! this video really helped me & to answer my own ?? it is NOT necessary to have feet at a 180 degree placement in order to do this turn, yay
Great video. I just have one feed back/critique since this is geared toward beginners. On backwards to forwards you say "if you can't bring your heels together and toes out practice at home". Showing what stretches or things to do at home to accomplish this would be good. Thanks as always for the awesome videos.
I don't want to make the videos too long. Basically you can just practice getting into the position shown. Heels together, toes out. If you're not flexible enough then do it while seated and gently press your knees down towards the floor. You'll have to do it daily to stretch your muscles properly.
In a game situation when your transitioning from forwards to backwards how would you switch from forwards to backwards with maintaining or gaining speed?
Odd... in the first ,Scott version he shows the "monkey walk" when going from forward to backward but in the review portion Jeremy shows the monkey walk is used for going from backward to forward. Confusing.
@0:46 Nope! The knees should never be in adduction like that! The full force and weight of the skater should be supported by the outer foot, connected in tension by the outer thighs, into a neural pelvis with back and shoulders perpendicular to the ground and arms available for balance. For godsakes, find a ballet teacher and do Pilés by the thousands, the first hundred or so under supervision of a dance instructor. Smh, suddenly those dance majors will make a lot of sense. The hard way is the easy. There is a real need for movement training in all sports, and dancer are the experts. They have the practical skills to make that happen. I appreciate the effort but WTF, the learn is to teach!
hi everyone ,if anyone else wants to learn about strength training for hockey try Skyarza Hockey Coaching Star (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my co-worker got amazing results with it.
Since day1 i have been watching your videos, its been a month on the ice and i'm doing great. Just need to work on stoping. Thank you
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You guys are just amazing, i wish we have so professional trainers here in Spain as u guys are!! Your tips and tricks are helping me improve a lot!! Thank u so so much!!!!
Honestly jer, as a beer leaguer who just started this year, after not playing organized hockey for over 10 years I was considering spending 300$+ for advanced skating lessons. but with your channel on RUclips I have learnt a lot on proper technique and have gained much more confidence in my ability as a player who is pretty much new again. Thanks coach !
Jeremy (and Scott), Much thanks for posting this instructional video on transitions. I just started in an adult rookie hockey league and have been struggling with smooth transitions that don't slow me down. I am going to work on these techniques.
As a beginner skater from South-Africa in Canada i really appreciate your tips & explanations in how to do certain things and the small technicalities about why we do things certain ways...i hope to progress my skating to such an extend that i'll be able to join the beer league hockey..i enjoy the hockey and the skating even though i still fall plenty! Thanks guys!!
Thanks!
Love this step by step tutorial. The breakdown is simple and slow so that anyone can understand and practice it!
All these videos are great, everything I know comes from this series. Thanks for all the help!
Those gloves are badass!
Thank you! I have found these videos to be extremely high quality
Really improved my mobility and confidence in transitions.. Thanks.
Again, thank you for the videos. It's great review for the lessons that they guys at the rink give me. You all are the bomb!
Great videos. Thanks for the help, I've always had trouble with my transitioning. This explanation makes it a TON easier to understand. Also, here in LA, I wish we had out door hockey. The rink I go to are always crowded and not the best, but what I saw in this video, I will practice and hope not to crash into others. Thanks, keep the videos comming.
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cool I test the advanced variant when I get the chance. thank's for the Tipps
thanks, I always used this beginners level turn, but learned Advanced turn because of this.
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Another great video. I learned this a while back, but for those beginners out there, really breaks down the footwork well.
You made it so easy and clear for me! Thanks a bunch you guys!!!
For the more advanced backwards to forwards transition using the "monkey hop" is that on the outside edges?
Thank you guys!!!
You are one of the best teachers for me =)
I don't play any hockey but I found these highly useful :)
Haven’t been on skates since last March. Gotta get back at it.
Thanks for these videos they help me a lot.
Jeremy can you do a video on how much movement and flexibility you need in your skates/ankles? I see too many people with skates tied up super tight and cant lay their edges over.
This might be a silly question but does it matter which foot you start with and then transfer to - at the 1:40 mark - for advanced forwards to backwards transition? PS thanks so much for your help and these awesome videos!
Excellent tutorial! The post is highly appreciated
Hi Jeremy, Thank you for content. It is extremely valuable for people wanting to improve their skating/hockey skills. I used to skate and getting back into it after a 16yr hiatus, thinking of getting into hockey once I have my technique down again.
I was wondering if there is a preferred way of structuring skating technique training. What should I start with and what is the optimal sequence of progression?
You guys rock! Thanks for the tips. I'll try these out.
This is exactly what I needed, thank you! :)
Great stuff, but there was no talk about edges. When going forward to backward using the 1-2-3, inside edge is key. This was best shown from 4:15 to 4:25. Look at it over and over and over again. Inside edge (1), inside edge again (2), inside edge again (3). For going forward to backward, I wish they would state and show which they emphasize because that is harder. They also make it un-necessarily complicated by always saying turn towards the puck. The idea is just to teach doing the transitions, and to emphasize both sides. Let the coach of the team tell you to always face the puck. It just became confusing at times because they kept switching sides. This is not bashing, just constructive critique. I definitely thumbs up all their videos, these guys are great.
I know this is an old video, so this may not get an answer. I want to learn how to play ice hockey, and I’m just starting to learn how to skate. Should I start with a stick in my hand, or forget the stick until I know how to skate well and then add the stick into the equation?
4 years later and to infinity this will change your game if you can master these without thought.
Just wanted to say thank you.
This is very helpful.. thank you!
i have that graf stick too awesome stick!
Cool video, thank you so much.
Thanks 🥅🏒🇵🇱
Does this work on inlines as well?
Hey Jeremy, I have a different way of transitioning from forward to backward. It seems like I flip my feet at the same time, lifting my heels and putting my weight on my toes (not really putting pressure, just lifting my heels and flipping) Is this wrong? I don't seem to lose much speed if any at all and it seems fast, it just seems more like a figure skater transition. It works good for me, I just want to be a hockey player and don't want to look stupid doing something blatantly wrong. Thanks man
I've seen that type as well, it works but not in all situations as you commit completely to the transition. Doing the advanced one that we show keeps an edge on the ice at all times which allows you to adjust if you need to.
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can u ask scott if he can make a video on skating backwrds and then transitioning to forward fast without stopping. (momentum change).
That's what we show at 3:06 in the video
How To Hockey what I mean is if u were at the goal line and u started skating backwards to the blue and when u got there u had to go back to the goal line where you started as fast as u could without stopping
Great tutorial!
great video
My problem is that I cannot do that weird move at the start, where his feet are almost inline, heel to heel, hence I cannot do the Mohawk shown later on. I can transition by rotating my left foot about the heel, then just as my pelvis is opening, rotating my right foot about the toe, then plonking my left foot down. It's not as elegant as your transition. I'm working on exercises to open up my hips, any tips on that are welcome. Thanks for the video.
Thank you
i love you coach jeremy
for front to back mohawk transition, i dont know if its a mind block for skating on my outside edge or if my feet refuse to go into the mohawk heel to heel at a 180 degrees--i feel like the farthest i can point toes is at around 90 degrees, what do you suggest?
I have that problem with transitioning with my left side.. Turning my torso first and bending my knees quite a bit seemed to help a LOT.
buggld thanks, im finally improving on this, also i find that if i keep saying " heel to heel" improves my chances of not getting twisted up and confused! i still fear doing this at top speed though! this video really helped me & to answer my own ?? it is NOT necessary to have feet at a 180 degree placement in order to do this turn, yay
Hmm it's funny cause when I try to do that I actually stop on the beginner one so I'm gonna do the advance 1
Yes this is normal, the beginner one will slow you down, but it's how most new players learn to transition. The advanced one is better
@1:16 How does he do that?!?
Spencer Cutrell yeah I have literally no idea?!?!? I just start spinning out of control
Great video. I just have one feed back/critique since this is geared toward beginners. On backwards to forwards you say "if you can't bring your heels together and toes out practice at home". Showing what stretches or things to do at home to accomplish this would be good. Thanks as always for the awesome videos.
I don't want to make the videos too long. Basically you can just practice getting into the position shown. Heels together, toes out. If you're not flexible enough then do it while seated and gently press your knees down towards the floor. You'll have to do it daily to stretch your muscles properly.
Next video: How to crossover backwards & forwards.
Thanks!
You are absolutely correct. Guess the one after that and you win a prize ;)
How To Hockey I know the next video is how too shoot 3 pointer touchdowns
1:50
For some reason I’m really struggling with these turns don’t know why
I just want to live in Canada.... can I live in Canada?
when you are going forward and cross stepping with your left over your right foot
are you on your inside edges ?
I’ve tried stretching for Months, practiced it for months, and I still can’t open my hips up that wide on skates. With socks I can
I'm 10 and I'm a defense so I need to know how to do this
Haven't you had a coach show you this by age 10?
Hey dude are you still 10?
@@huskydragon2000 xD
In a game situation when your transitioning from forwards to backwards how would you switch from forwards to backwards with maintaining or gaining speed?
Can you tell me why i can't do this!! haha #frustrated
@@leonwennerholm3832 oh I understand what they're doing, I just can't do it. haha
2:08
Uhhh your at the odr at Ferndale woods elementary school by my house
Odd... in the first ,Scott version he shows the "monkey walk" when going from forward to backward but in the review portion Jeremy shows the monkey walk is used for going from backward to forward. Confusing.
The only reason im watching this is because I live in Canada 😂
@HowToHockey
Haha you're awesome! :)
What can I win? :P
Idk why but his voice sounds a little bit like PK Subbans
Learn to skate without the tick.
@0:46 Nope! The knees should never be in adduction like that! The full force and weight of the skater should be supported by the outer foot, connected in tension by the outer thighs, into a neural pelvis with back and shoulders perpendicular to the ground and arms available for balance. For godsakes, find a ballet teacher and do Pilés by the thousands, the first hundred or so under supervision of a dance instructor. Smh, suddenly those dance majors will make a lot of sense. The hard way is the easy. There is a real need for movement training in all sports, and dancer are the experts. They have the practical skills to make that happen. I appreciate the effort but WTF, the learn is to teach!
Sorry, I can't watch this. It's like an American Idol audition.
The intro is so dramatic. Reminds me that this shit is serious and shouldn’t be taken lightly
Who the **** downvoted thèse vidéos?
hi everyone ,if anyone else wants to learn about strength training for hockey try Skyarza Hockey Coaching Star (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my co-worker got amazing results with it.
I jump 180 to get backwards
You should never do that
Bruh I know this dude
Which one?
@@hockey365 Scott
@@cedricdiggory251 gotcha. Is he a solid coach? He sometimes looks a little stiff, but sounds like he is accomplished.
@@hockey365 yes he’s very good with edges .
@@cedricdiggory251 that's the key
Thanks!