Another point, as I watch these videos and ponder it, is that longer strides and shorter/corkscrew strides are not "one or the other". The techniques are complimentary, and more or less useful in different circumstances. Getting power from corkscrew is also way harder for children and beginner skaters who haven't yet developed the hip mobility and musculature to drive their edges into the ice without a longer stride.
I started learning the c cuts, but after sometime, my c cuts eventually evolve to the corkscrew method naturally, it feels better and more controlled, and like you said, a natural and efficient way to go backwards
I had a figure-skating coach who taught something very similar for hockey - called a waltz step. you would lift your feet slightly during the cork screw
That's definitely one way. I'm gonna show a clip of this on this weeks members call and dive in. Will update the RU-vid community. Thanks for your question.
You mention that you just "flip" the forward corkscrew technique from forward to backwards. But where exactly is the pressure supposed to be in the backwards corkscrew? The balls of the feet? Also, is the shin angle over the toes or even further as well? Very excited to try this technique out tomorrow.
Heel pressure but with shin angle. Went over a clip on the last members call with Letang defending a 2 on 1 and you can really see these mechanics in play. Shin angle is as far over as comfortable. Will vary player to player because of our different tibia lengths and body types.
@@Train2point0 Thank you so much! I didn't get a chance to skate today so I will try it soon. Forward heel pressure and shin angle has been a complete game changer. Can''t wait to try it backwards!
@@Train2point0 I’ve been practicing the backward corkscrew but feel like I’m still pushing too much with my toes and front of my foot, so that it still feels more like a C cut. I’ll have to practice more of a heel push I take it?
