In this video, I explain how to do use the Soft Drag as a defensive technique. All content is created by Ian Smith of Kellian Hockey, June 6, 2023 www.kellianhockey.com
You are 100% correct. Lifting the foot is correct when going backwards to change direction but not stopping. In these examples, Im using the term “soft drag” language as a means on continuity between moves. A side ways “referee stop” is a soft drag. Skating backwards and then turning without crossing over is unique in its technique… but that inside leg softens while we use gravity to drop and turn… exactly like a “soft drag” but without the “drag”. When I get to the details of that Reverse soft drag… I also teach it more as a soft leg… but it’s lifted off the ice.
