IMPORTANT message on the pillars of skating!! (ft. Mcdavid)

[@TheDownhillSkater]

Thank you for watching! Drop your thoughts down below and see description for more!

[@Offsidessucks]

I’ve been watching a lot of your videos lately and I don’t have access to ice that easily so could most of your drills be done on Roller/Marsblades?

[@TheDownhillSkater]

For sure! My first 7 months as a train 2.0 member were strictly on Marsblades (due to covid). The transition to ice wasn’t easy but you can still make good progress! Just be aware that lower y angle doesn’t NOT give you more grip on blades. You can still work on your y angle but be cognizant of how far you can push your y angle before completely slipping. Also wear equipment!

[@jediko610]

My coaches always want me to max out y-angle, shin angle, etc. but now that makes sense. Maximizing early on gives you optionality for later. Then you’reCOMFORTABLE and CAPABLE of both max and min in all your mechanics

[@TheDownhillSkater]

Exactly! Practicing maximizing will allow you to manipulate more later on. But don’t worry too much about manipulating. This video was more of a “FYI”, still focus majority of your training on maximizing.

[@hockeyhacks2.0]

Without a doubt, an important message!

[@TheDownhillSkater]

I thought so 😀

[@TheHappybilmore]

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