Equipment Needed
- Skates
- Cones
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- Set up a straight-line lane with cones marking start and finish.
- Skaters take turns performing timed or technique-focused reps.
Instructions
- Start from a stationary position in a deep knee bend, ready position.
- Explode into the first three strides with maximum leg extension and power.
- Transition into a full-speed stride for the remainder of the lane.
- Decelerate under control at the end rather than coasting to a stop.
Coaching Points
- The first three strides matter enormously — a strong start makes the whole sprint faster.
- Deep knee bend throughout the stride generates real power; standing too tall wastes the leg's full range of motion.
- Full extension on every push, not just the first few strides, keeps power consistent throughout the skate.
- This is a demanding, technical drill — keep rep counts modest and quality high rather than running it into fatigue-driven sloppy form.
Variation
Add a stopwatch for timed sprints as a fun benchmark, or combine with a puck carry once the skating technique alone is strong.