How to Learn Crossovers and Tight Hockey Turn Power Turns On Your Weak Side - Crossover Power Turn

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[@OrdnanceTV]

wish we had big empty rinks like this here!

[@urimsuh]

I feel you...I feel you man...

[@user-oy3hp7gv5n]

@@urimsuh I kinda love it when it’s packed

[@user-oy3hp7gv5n]

@@urimsuh but I’m also a beginner and I kinda suck😂😂 maybe that’s y🤷🏽‍♂️

[@mre_man]

Agreed! I practice during free skate at my local rink and its always packed ! Hard to do any real meaningful practice! Also to many show offs at my rink especially the figure skaters and hockey people in full gear. It’s recreational skating !! Let us rec skaters have the ice!!

[@celinegonzales8281]

I absolutely love your videos! Very clear and informative. I'm a skater recreationally and watching your videos definitely helps me to improve on my skills.

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Thank you very much

[@tjbaumer1000]

Your tips are very helpful I've only gone three times and im very good thank you

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Thank you very much.

[@erikatvdriver]

Well i did have some ice time 3 days ago and let me tell you, i really improved with my crossovers with this video, thanks again.

[@wanderingambivert]

The POV was incredibly helpful! Thank you!

[@matt11b77]

Such a great video! I was just telling a friend that I skate with that they need to change the direction of the public skate because I have no clue how to stop or do crossovers with my left foot! These drills were very helpful! Thank you from Columbus, Ohio

[@ugna2773]

Thank you. Very informative

[@anotherbutt4chair454]

Really helpful to see the methods and building confidence hopefully i learn it before some of my bones finally break

[@youdontknowme5436]

Thanks im a beginner and your channel realy helps me out

[@S.Clause]

The absolute best tutorials for learning to ice skate. I am looking forward to more of your tutorials. I taught myself to skate on a frozen puddle in Maine, USA, with a .15 cent pair of secondhand skates. Just get out there and try it 😀, you will love the freedom ice skating brings 😀

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Glad this video helped you :)

[@SeohyunPark-t1j]

wow dude where did you find 15 xent second hand skates? so lucky..

[@winterskysteve]

Excellent video Chris, straight on my training play list!

[@MrInventer80]

Should your weight be on the inside or outside foot when performing the delayed crossover?

[@vagabondultimate]

Really helpful, I feel more confident just after watching this without going to the rink. One question: when stepping over to turn right for example, should I shift all my weight to the stepping foot ie my left foot? Thank you

[@olherb9633]

Yes, for the most part but it's not all of your weight. I figured this out the other day by doing it stationary. Start in a slightly more than shoulder with stance, butt down knees bent chest up athletic stance. Roll your foot out gently, and as it starts to roll out step over with the other foot and place it next to but slightly in front of the other, then stop. Your body should mostly be over the leg you stepped over with and that leg should mostly be perpendicular to the ice. You'll feel what edges you should be on, where your weight should be and where your hips should be. Then just keep stepping over side to side and hold it each time. Then when you do it while moving, roll your ankle out sloowly as you step over, don't just flop it down. I noticed when it started to feel comfortable, i was starting almost on the middle of my blade, starting to roll my ankle out as I step over, and my ankle was become fully rolled out to that outside edge as my step over foot is landing on the inside edge and making it all one fluid motion.

[@vagabondultimate]

@@olherb9633 thank you. Very helpful, I tried with my inline skater which I feel much easier

[@syedxlif]

Omg thank you so much without your videos I won't be able to skate properly

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

You are welcome!

[@aizaafnivlog5675]

same!

[@RaNDomNvr]

Thank you so much this help my problem of not turning quick

[@Republic1ders]

Here is my problem with any ice rink, temperature control might be worse rinks meaning that if your skates don't bite the ice hard enough sometimes it can be frustrating

[@newmaj1482]

should i master one leg first or practice both legs at the same time for crossovers??

[@KyleMorelli]

In Canada public skating rink change the direction every 15 minutes when the whistle is blow.

[@ihockey3435]

I put this video's speed to 0.75 because of how fast this guy talks....

[@Caleb17351]

AB - Midnite lol

[@Caleb17351]

I did that it helped a lot thanks

[@chrisprince178]

Ikr

[@GravelJoly]

The video helped me cuz both of my sides are my weak sides.

[@jackmottram9303]

Is ware that's a skate rink near Salisbury

[@jackmottram9303]

Swear

[@ninnymonger]

When you do the tight turn what's the weight distribution between both legs? Does the forward leg have the majority of the weight, or does the back leg have the majority of the weight? And what percentage, i.e., does the forward leg have a 60% of the weight?

[@rodrigobento3405]

want to get into a hockey team, but scared i wouldn't make it

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

You won't know unless you try.

[@Hi.Im.Levi.]

Rodrigo Bento start with a rookie league, geared towards beginners and skill development! That's what they are there for

[@andrei-teodorene9729]

How is it going, Rodri?

[@gravsson4472]

I can't do crossovers, I almost always start spinning around and falling and also I can't really lean on my edges well because the ankle is too stiff, can someone help me?

[@thames6897]

gravity's son now u can?

[@incoherentscreaming]

Where can I practice skating? Our ice rink doesn't appreciate beginners trying to practice

[@g.c.733]

Grab yourself a pair of inline skates and find a nice smooth surface, e.g. a basketball court, tennis court, smooth paths. Inline is the same principle and it's a great way to nail skating if there's no ice around.

[@tevinb21]

Honestly, try finding another rink! How can a beginner get better if you can't practice lol. They probably want you to pay for lessons for you to pay more. Best of luck with skating!

[@BryanChyan]

Am I too late to learn hockey on age 14?

[@shellyniks3060]

NO! have a go

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

never too late!

[@chuquii_bikelife1088]

赤島 no i learn last winter and im already nice

[@wildfyah]

At 14? Perfect time to learn. Have you started as yet?

[@asherq8646]

I'm 15 and want to play hockey but everyone I know who plays has been playing for 4+ years. I can skate pretty well but I'm nowhere near as good as them

[@neupapier6027]

DONT SPEAK SO FAST!!

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

+NEU PAPIER Dont listen so slowly!

[@rorymiller2229]

+Hockey Tutorial good one lol

[@puckseal24]

benderrrrrrrr

[@rostislavsvoboda7013]

Your skates are loose. You're wobbling in them. You can skate quite well already and you do crossings at low speed, so you can manage that, but this definitely a wrong way to teach skating. You definitely had not learned crossovers on loosely tighten skates. I must give you a dislike for that! Sorry.

[@Ieperstew]

Not necessarily... Lots of people say that Skates are supposed to be loose up top for mobility. It's more work on your ankles at first but better for edge control in the long run

[@Greenthumb-420]

+Rostislav Svoboda I heard its easier to learn whats hes doing by having the laces not tied up at the last lace hole, cos its restricts movement,

[@rostislavsvoboda7013]

+Nicola Packnoski I'm sorry it is not about restricting movement it is about having your feet under control so that you ankles stay straight. Speaking for myself I retighten my laces every time I want to learn/try out some new movement.

[@rostislavsvoboda7013]

+Ieperstew This is not true. I'm sorry. Your mobility on the skates depends mainly on the flexibility of your groin, hips and spine. Flexibility plus(!) strength.

[@71Bopper]

How rude to criticise! I’m pretty sure if he knows how to skate he can comfortably tie his own laces, personal preference as he is the one wearing them!! Plus I have been practicing everything he’s teaching and my kids, we’re coming on brilliantly!! So ner nee!!😜🤪

[@michaelqiu733]

Again, great video. Perfectly explained. Greetings from Beijing, China.

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Thank you for watching and commenting, I hope you will continue to watch and subscribe for more videos.

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

That would be very useful, the fundamental techniques are the same :)

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

This video is a part 2 to a previous tutorial. It was recored over a month ago before I had the MAKO. The MAKO will be featured on all new tutorials I film.

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Thank you for watching, I hope you'll subscribe and share them :).

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words :) please let me know if there is a video you would like to see.

[@MaxRank]

This is a pure outside edge drill. Face in to the turn your body and your feet will follow. Look where your going. Skating is all practice after you learn the fundamentals of edges your eyes will open up. Confidence is power. Great tutorial

[@scionevotc]

showing some love from the Midwest of the US! It always helps me to also look into the direction of where i am turning and not looking straight. As your head turns your hips should also follow the direction followed by your feet. I am no pro but it works for me. Your videos are awesome. I know this video is old but keep up the great work!

[@brandynmcmahan5398]

I knew you were a solid skater, but I didn't realize how good your wheels were until I saw your video about profiling. Keep wheeling bud!

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

much appreciate! Thank you

[@SirJaymesDAudelée]

When making a tight turn: lead with your stick; then your head. Where the head leans, the torso follows. Yes-lead leg is the side of which your turning. For example: turning right-skating straightaway, whip your stick around your right side-followed closely by your head-scissor your legs, right leg in front; and lean in the direction that your stick & head whip momentum naturally pulls you. Be sure to bite that inside edge (left leg) into the ice as you wheel around. Repeat left side for left turn. Tip: your centre of gravity should be slightly ahead of your skates. If it’s slightly behind, ur buts gonna be on the ice.

[@sitatt]

I am mainly an inline hockey skater due to no local ice, but I found over the years (on inlines), constant drilling 'figure of eights' for all turns, transitions and stops around two or three pucks, really improved my street skating, balance and ability! Chasing 'Green Biscuits around also seemed to make my skating smoother as you allow your core and reflex muscles control your movements whilst concentrting on the puck! Boring but after a couple of hundred times, the flow becomes smoother and skating more relaxed and seamless! Cheers for the vids, mate!!

[@Palms66]

If I work on this then I might be able to get into the hockey academy if I get better tight turning to the right then learning to skate for me would be over and I can focus on the main hockey stick handling shooting passing and that

[@onyee8024]

appreciate all your tutorials - you are very systematic and descriptive, which has been very helpful.... all that is left for me is to get ice time and practice..

[@elysianpetrichor8361]

Thank you! This helps so much! We do so many drills using edges during practice and I have no idea how to do it. I really like how you kept saying you just really need to build up the confidence. It reassures me a lot. I also have a question. When doing tight turns, should I be applying more of my weight to my leading foot or my back foot?

[@fate6535]

its sort of a balancing act on both, but the more you get used to it the more balanced it will be. when I learned my weight was more in the back, because my inside edge was much more comfortable

[@Sl4yr5x]

Im gonna test this out. My problem on the weak side is that i dont push with both legs, i only stab my skate on the ice and walks over it 😂 Im gonna practise more tho

[@jamesbondaygee]

Looks like a really good video and a piece of advice. For me I got no idea how to do it on the other side it feels so awkward

[@Snifffski]

Thank you - the delayed crossovers look just the job to help me with my weak side on inlines. Great tutorial.

[@williamlayton1827]

Here in the US it’s always counter clockwise and my weak side is BAD

[@gekirangerviolet]

Update these videos ma guy! Would be cool to see what's changed

[@Markyroson]

0:25 I used to just do it at centre ice. There it didnt really matter

[@micahvonhagen2369]

the problem is I'm not good at balancing on my skates 😕

[@m0ltrez349]

I love his voice -2019-

[@CrociatoAzzurro]

You should come to Canada to play hockey. It will get the best out of you.

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Just returned from Canada 3 months ago. We normally visit ever year

[@tedmilne]

@@HockeyTutorialOfficial drop into kamloops bc. I'm a Brit expat learning to skate - just nailed crossovers. It's addictive. At public skate sessions here they blow a whistle every few minutes which is the signal to change direction. Sounds like they don't do that in the UK??

[@coasterkat4432]

I’m opposite...my left over right is stronger.

[@1nner.w0rld]

I’m using this for rollerskating ! 🤗

[@Joo-jx8mg]

İs there anybody who didnt check video speed?

[@michaelharris-2001]

Here in the usa everyone skates on the right side

[@i.am.phaiss5562]

Good he talks so got damn fast 😂 or is it just me?

[@miNEcraft7724]

i have a problem with skating or balancing on my weak foot. i can crossover to the left, but not to the right. (i am lefty), also i can kind of tight turn going right(my left leg is behind), but when i try going left i just lose balance and fall. any tips? thanks!

[@LaszloMag]

You rock dude. Your tutorials are very informative and thorough.

[@bluwzen]

I remember when I skated at Yost Arena in Michigan halfway through public skate they told everyone to go the other way which was awesome

[@callumpomroy44]

Are the boots you have good for learning in ?

[@rich7447]

Your skates always look like the ankles are very loose. I wear shin guards inside the tongue and still have my skates a lot tighter. It's a personal preference, but I don't think I would have as much edge control as you do with the ankles that loose.

[@lsh3rd]

Great video! I went through many videos for techniques on how to master crossovers and none gave tips as good as yours. I can't wait to put this delay technique to the test.

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Glad this video helped.

[@ericniziol6875]

So the first time I really felt what it was like to do a tight power turn I was on some ice on a pond a week ago in late March. Since it was warm the ice was very soft, and my edges dug into the ice extra deep. What I took away from that was you really need to dig your edges into the ice, think of pressing down in your feet and making that crunching sound, especially with your outside edge (leading foot). It also helps to have sharp skates. Thanks again for the tutorial videos, just started playing pickup hockey this winter at 23 and they have been a valuable resource!

[@anotherbutt4chair454]

Finally tonight i crossed over

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

I struggled with CW forwards crossovers over six months. I took one on one lessons, and after four 30 minute lessons they had massively improved. A good teacher can work wonders. You need someone to watch and correct you.

[@omgitsepicsnipe1361]

okay so when im doing a cross over my left foot (its on the inside) as we skate anti clock wise. the side of my skate touches the floor making me slip how can i stop that ive got ccm ribcore's and are strong enough for my feet ????

[@hirtalexander5123]

OMGitsEpicsnipe1 I have the same Problem! It feels like i have no grip! But i have new blades and everything

[@zzane4677]

Hirt Alexander most of the time new blades aren't sharpened, sharpening the skates helps a lot. You probably can sharpen them at your local rink.

[@КАМЕНФИЛИПОВ-ц4х]

Greetings from Bulgaria!

[@paulk1696]

Thanks for the video. I noticed you talk extremely fast. Take a look at Mountain high hockey and pay attention to the guy with the beard.

[@bsimbored]

while crossing over, is the left (outside edge skate) supposed to drift behind me while i turn?

[@tristandevereaux4867]

Awesome!! Super helpful!!

[@isaiahsmith4388]

The thing about leading your inside foot when turning right is that you can crossover coming out of the turn

[@amal-xe9pi]

I have a problem when the ice is already like not even or the is a lot of snow on it my foot that i am crossing over slips to the back

[@PROLIFICCA]

Thanks for this advice. Especially about power turns to the weak side.

[@jonahshalom3760]

How do i get more confident doing crossovers, if i feel that i will fall if im on one skate at a time?

[@sibz8132]

Quick question- is 16 to you guys too late to start figure skating? Cause I see kids that are 5 doing it, I can't help but wonder.

[@rybautube]

Hey! I'm 30 and started roller- and ice-skating this year (and doing just fine), so it's never too late ;)

[@sitatt]

Hey mate! I'm fifty tomorrow and played hockey twenty five years ago! Since then I've been street skating pretty much super regularly (at least four times a week) with inline hockey and it is the best sport I've done and so low impact as you get older (as opposed to running)! Really great form of excercise and I think I skate/ice skate better now than I did at 25 whilst playing hockey! Good on you, mate it's a great sport!! Keep skating!! UK : )

[@ShadowGirlFan]

I'm 20 and I'm looking into starting for adult beginner lessons after I get used to on the ice more. (Today marks my third time on the ice in my life, once when I was around 12/13 and the other time around last month) When I was little my parents never had the money for lessons for any kinds of activities (Horse back, Dance, etc. etc.). I was upset lately because I thought that it would be too late for whatever I want to start learning- then I read a motivational thing about adults taking figure skating lessons yesterday, and someone who was over 60 started taking lessons! Amazing, really. If they can do it then we can do it too! I wish you the best of luck and that you are able to start!

[@22cantstopme]

When doing the tight turn, how should the weight be distributed along the foot? Would your weight go towards your heel for the lead foot and the balls of your feet for your back foot? Also, do you distribute your weight evenly between the lead and back foot or are you supposed to put more weight on your back foot than the lead foot? Thanks! Your videos are great!

[@xXGEN3000KBMXx]

Not every skating rink is like that so don;t say the whole of canada cuz i live in london and that never happends.

[@prajvalj]

It's scary lifting your foot enough to crossover. :|

[@Igor-ug1uo]

Crossoiva. I like that accent =)

[@samanthamanego2923]

I just did ice skating a while ago and I wish I watched this before I went ice skating

[@Thenewpwner263]

In Hawaii the ice rink at ice palace is one way but the middle is almost always empty so you can practice.

[@adhdhikaru]

+SKATT3R Hey Hawaii brethren! Lol you go to palace often?

[@Thenewpwner263]

Melica Mage every sunday

[@adhdhikaru]

SKATT3R Nice! I go every saturday lol but I'm planning to go on Sunday this weekend

[@Thenewpwner263]

cool, my birthday is coming this sunday :D

[@adhdhikaru]

SKATT3R Happy early birthday! :D

[@msanna4]

Hi, love your tutorials. I have a question for you. When I'm doing crossovers on my weak side, I shift my weight with my hips like we have to but my ankle is rolling inside my skate even if I tie them pretty tight. Should I tape my ankle ? And do you have balance exercises to help to have more stability on my skates ? Thanks

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

There are a few things that can cause that: Ankle strength Skate not supportive enough Technique etc I would need to find out what is causing this issue first, have you ever used our forum page on hockeytutorial dot com ? feel free to go into more detail and post the questions there for more help. I'll do my best to help you.

[@lexjones4733]

dude i want ice skating lessons from you! are you based in London?

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Lex Jones No I'm based East, Cambridge.

[@yusra123]

Hockey Tutorial You explained really well. wished you were around the states, i would definitely took your classes.

[@LittleGreenPearl]

Great idea! I’ll try it next time I’m on the ice. Thanks!

[@KokeIsHardcore]

where are the makos

[@rkumar3000]

Great advice

[@xXxrapetrain]

Hi there could you please do a video of all the stops you know and people can chose with one they want .

[@NearDeathXP97]

Thanks 😊

[@ayasinx8797]

Super useful! Can't get any better tutorial then this

[@generbalolong6296]

tnx.

[@paulknocke4087]

Yes, that is the exact thing here in STL they only go one way so it is hard to practice

[@jessiepratts9519]

Good video

[@erikatvdriver]

Thank you soo much, how did you know i was terrible at me left turning crossovers?

[@callumpomroy44]

Are the boots you have good for learning in ?

[@vfxstrats8416]

Is it necessary to know how to roller skate before learning how to ice skate?

[@chuquii_bikelife1088]

Tal Rasha nooo

[@colinkeaney559]

I roller blade and when I get on the ice it's much much much different, in roller blading your using friction and ice skating has almost no friction, but, I have experience backwards skating and crossing, but stop is different cause you extend your legs and use friction to stop and if you try that on ice you fall back and slide.

[@asherq8646]

Tal Rasha Ice skating is ALL about edges, and in roller skating you don't even have edges. they're a similar concept but they're extremely different.

[@Milkiyas312]

Your tips and titorials are the best. Thanks

[@TheVanillaChapstick]

This was pretty good mate, well done.

[@Shifty761989]

Excellent tips much appreciated 👌

[@trr_hyper69]

are you not afraid to like fall on the side

[@andrewlin6823]

CaptainLakres with enough practice you won't be scared anymore.

[@ssooly8621]

Im better at crossing over to my weak foot