Good video. I think it is also very important to stress that the knees must be bent deeply (45°). This allows the stride foot to maintain contact with the ice longer, allowing for a longer stride.. which translates into more speed. Short choppy strides wastes energy
Very interesting and informative. Is there any chance that you could do some of these on other players?Personnaly, my model in terms of skating is Nathan MAckinnon so I would love to see a video on his stride.
I like the fact that he has both stellar acceleration and top speed. In terms of technique I think he has pretty much the optimal knee bend /upper body lean angle. Also, as opposed to even some of the best skaters, his crossovers seem to cover so much space. He may not crossover as much as Connor Mcdavid for example, but the power he generates on each one is amazing. Also, I like his low wide base when he glides, I have found it to make my first step quite faster.
Hi Jason (nice name!). You can view our website in the bio, and Jason’s Train 2.0 email should be available there too! You can also sign up for the T2.0+ membership to chat with us weekly on Thursdays 8pm EST/5pm PST! -Coach Mason
I think Eichel skate faster cos he has incredible leg muscles and he use full amplitude of leg movement. He makes less pushes than others to reach equal distance. And it is it what separate him from others.
Eichel has s rediculously long stride, watching the fastest skater competition he takes about half the strides of the other skaters, Jack's first two strides can pull him away from anyone in the league
I disagree with your analysis,. "Falling" has nothing to do with sustained speed, because you can only "fall" once before you inject energy from your muscles to stay at your fallen height, or raise you back up so you can "fall" again. It doesn't make sense from an energy conservation standpoint - there's only so much gravitational potential energy your body has, starting at standing height above the ground. Once you expend that, your energy comes solely from the horizontal component of force you apply with your legs. Hence, that is really why it's better to have your center of gravity in front of the point of application of the force and also aligned with that force, the "weight shift." Framing this as "falling" and "catching" is actually the opposite of what wants to achieve with propelling themselves, as these are the components (vertical) of force that do nothing to increase your velocity.
god damn it your analysis is really good but you repeat yourself so much that there's really only about 3 min of information stretched out over 7 and a half....
Fantastic analysis.
Good video. I think it is also very important to stress that the knees must be bent deeply (45°). This allows the stride foot to maintain contact with the ice longer, allowing for a longer stride.. which translates into more speed. Short choppy strides wastes energy
You should look up the double push in inline speed skating same concept just exaggerated, it'd be great as a demonstration
Very interesting and informative. Is there any chance that you could do some of these on other players?Personnaly, my model in terms of skating is Nathan MAckinnon so I would love to see a video on his stride.
Totally! Great idea! What do you like about MacKinnon's stride? Why do you model yourself after him?
I like the fact that he has both stellar acceleration and top speed. In terms of technique I think he has pretty much the optimal knee bend /upper body lean angle. Also, as opposed to even some of the best skaters, his crossovers seem to cover so much space. He may not crossover as much as Connor Mcdavid for example, but the power he generates on each one is amazing. Also, I like his low wide base when he glides, I have found it to make my first step quite faster.
jonnycakeable I live in Dartmouth and when Nate was a moosehead I was amazed by his skating ability. TV doesn't fully do him justice
Still plan on doing that?
Can you do video of Erik Karlssons skating, hes my favorite player and one of the best skaters in Nhl?
I think you meant speed skaters
Well done video! How could I get in touch with you?
Hi Jason (nice name!). You can view our website in the bio, and Jason’s Train 2.0 email should be available there too! You can also sign up for the T2.0+ membership to chat with us weekly on Thursdays 8pm EST/5pm PST!
-Coach Mason
I think Eichel skate faster cos he has incredible leg muscles and he use full amplitude of leg movement. He makes less pushes than others to reach equal distance. And it is it what separate him from others.
Agris Murans I agree.
What do you mean by falling into his stride?
Great video but they are not figure skaters they are speed skaters 😂
Same thing! They don't play hockey!!
ha! Hardly the same thing at all. @@Train2point0
keep doing vids
Eichel has s rediculously long stride, watching the fastest skater competition he takes about half the strides of the other skaters, Jack's first two strides can pull him away from anyone in the league
I want a 'how to skate like Connor mcdavid' He's a beast
I disagree with your analysis,. "Falling" has nothing to do with sustained speed, because you can only "fall" once before you inject energy from your muscles to stay at your fallen height, or raise you back up so you can "fall" again. It doesn't make sense from an energy conservation standpoint - there's only so much gravitational potential energy your body has, starting at standing height above the ground. Once you expend that, your energy comes solely from the horizontal component of force you apply with your legs. Hence, that is really why it's better to have your center of gravity in front of the point of application of the force and also aligned with that force, the "weight shift." Framing this as "falling" and "catching" is actually the opposite of what wants to achieve with propelling themselves, as these are the components (vertical) of force that do nothing to increase your velocity.
shut up
Lol I skate just like him
god damn it your analysis is really good but you repeat yourself so much that there's really only about 3 min of information stretched out over 7 and a half....