You can better practice the weak/opposite side punch/jamb turn by switching your hands on your stick and removing the puck from the drill. This will make it feel just like your strong side turn. Once you feel comfortable with the turn, switch your hands back and add the puck back to the drill.
Funny you say that, had a coach at a clinic one time who was taught with that exact approach...he was probably the best I’ve seen at being balanced with left and right turns! Great comment 🎯
Pat Callahan yes, there are some variations of the stop you’re referencing. Another guy has a great video on here that shows the proper technique. Both feet must stay on the ice, and stopping foot needs to be in front of glide foot.
I’m 17 and I started skating when I was 16, I spent like 4 months going to open skates every weekend, I learned everything kind of turn and stop, but then I started seeing people doing tight turns in a really "smooth" way, so I got frustrated because I couldn’t turn like that, then I realized it was a punch turn
You can better practice the weak/opposite side punch/jamb turn by switching your hands on your stick and removing the puck from the drill. This will make it feel just like your strong side turn. Once you feel comfortable with the turn, switch your hands back and add the puck back to the drill.
Funny you say that, had a coach at a clinic one time who was taught with that exact approach...he was probably the best I’ve seen at being balanced with left and right turns! Great comment 🎯
Nice video. Those turns create a lot of space and time.
"We have a nation that can only turn left because of counter clock wise skating at public free skates and practices" - KP
Great subject for a video. Thanks for the knowledge.
As a left-handed shooter, I have the same issue as you. Punch turns to the right not great, again never worked on in :).
i suck at punch turns on my right its like i dont trust my right leg to do it you know
Good Stuff
This is neat - I never noticed this kind of turn. I guess they could also practice by doing some one foot outside-edge stops, too right?
Pat Callahan yes, there are some variations of the stop you’re referencing. Another guy has a great video on here that shows the proper technique. Both feet must stay on the ice, and stopping foot needs to be in front of glide foot.
I’m 17 and I started skating when I was 16, I spent like 4 months going to open skates every weekend, I learned everything kind of turn and stop, but then I started seeing people doing tight turns in a really "smooth" way, so I got frustrated because I couldn’t turn like that, then I realized it was a punch turn