How to Stop and Quick Start in Ice Hockey

Quick changes of direction are very common in ice hockey. A player will have to be able to stop and quickly start again to stay in the game.

Things You'll Need

  • Hockey Bags
  • Hockey Elbow Pads
  • Hockey Gloves
  • Hockey Helmets
  • Hockey Jerseys
  • Hockey Pants
  • Hockey Protective Girdles
  • Hockey Pucks
  • Hockey Shin Guards
  • Hockey Shoulder Pads
  • Hockey Skates
  • Hockey Socks
  • Hockey Sticks
  • Hockey pucks
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Instructions

    • 1

      Dig the sharpened edge of your blade into the ice at an angle to create friction and to bring you to a stop.

    • 2

      Skate forward and then quickly turn both feet to one side so that the blades are facing directly perpendicular to the direction in which you were heading.

    • 3

      Stop by leaning back so as not to fall forward. This takes a lot of practice to master.

    • 4

      Lift the foot opposite to the direction you now want to go. That is, if you want to go left, lift your right root, or vice versa.

    • 5

      Cross this foot over the top of the other foot, taking a quick step.

    • 6

      Bring the other foot back behind it, stepping quickly again.

    • 7

      Take several more steps, crossing over each time, until you have reached full speed.

    • 8

      Be patient. It will take time to learn this skill.