About pushing straight to the side... I see that you push in a rather open angle before straightening the skate right at the end, ending with both skates pointing forwards. I've seen other top skaters do this during the push. Is my observation correct? I can't remember anybody mentioning this detail, if my observation is correct that is.
I think that's correct :) Nothing I would worry about doing, or avoiding. As long as it doesn't force the hips to open up, and that it doesn't happen before the force has been applied into the ground :)
Viktor, what's more effective and efficient 1) training legs in gym for better and powerful push Or 2) training on skates for powerful push Please do reply I m really confused
Thanks for very nice video! Have a question about nr 1 and 2. When you do these two exercises then you keep your weight on the inner leg? But when doing "real" skating you would try to have most of your weight on the pushing leg?
Yes, generally one should always have the weight and pressure on the skate underneath oneself. As these drills are more about position and movement patterns, we break that rule :p
There is multiple ways to avoid that issue. In most cases it's a matter of finding the right boots. I recommend Luigino boots as they automatically adapt to the shape of your feet, giving a somewhat custom boot feel. www.topskate.dk/produkt/luigino-bolt/ If your boots are heat mouldable, give that a shot ;)
Yes, although it has been raining today I had an hour training and did some of the exercises. The best to my opinion is the one keeping both feet on the ground which made me feel the pushes (outside/inside) best after a while. Really good. Will do it the next times more often as well as I am going to try the rolling on one foot. But this will take a little bit. So, thanks again for the helpful instructions and pretty good video sequences.
