How to Skate Backwards (The Downhill Way)

[@MattBowler]

It's great to see and hear this, because the whole exaggerated c-cut motion always felt unnecessary, and the corkscrew way more natural. Thank you!

[@Train2point0]

Completely agree. No problem🙏

[@Moses771]

C-Cuts are still an important motion to practice and are hugely important for explosive acceleration from a standstill.

[@Moses771]

Another point, as I watch these videos and ponder it, is that longer strides and shorter/corkscrew strides are not "one or the other". The techniques are complimentary, and more or less useful in different circumstances. Getting power from corkscrew is also way harder for children and beginner skaters who haven't yet developed the hip mobility and musculature to drive their edges into the ice without a longer stride.

[@zigbo5659]

I started learning the c cuts, but after sometime, my c cuts eventually evolve to the corkscrew method naturally, it feels better and more controlled, and like you said, a natural and efficient way to go backwards

[@Train2point0]

Good stuff👍

[@RJCemetery]

I have been trying the C cut for months now and really struggle with gaining speed I can not wait to try this tomorrow! Great video

[@Train2point0]

Nice man good luck with it!

[@hellobobby]

Another great video, Jason. Thanks for your tutorials and keep up the great work!!

[@Train2point0]

Thanks, glad you liked it👍

[@douglasruddick9656]

One question jason how to gain power from forward to backwards ,mowhawk and cross over .? Great video

[@Train2point0]

That's definitely one way. I'm gonna show a clip of this on this weeks members call and dive in. Will update the KZbin community. Thanks for your question.

[@jimdingley565]

these videos are excellent

[@Train2point0]

Thank you very much 👍

[@paulrath7764]

I had a figure-skating coach who taught something very similar for hockey - called a waltz step. you would lift your feet slightly during the cork screw

[@Train2point0]

Yes, we call that a stutter step. Great for deception, beating players and increasing options.

[@jeffgauger6055]

I appreciate your videos - they are very helpful.

[@Train2point0]

Thanks Jeff, appreciate that 🙏

[@drunkviggo7263]

Can I live in a backwards corkscrew ?

[@Train2point0]

Haha soon i hope.

[@funkerrrr]

Kudos

[@cpol4391]

Jason I’m kind of a new skater, on the front corkscrew you said you push from your heels, so for the backwards corkscrew do you push from your toes?

[@Train2point0]

Hey, the short answer is no, you want to continue with your heel pressure.

[@connorraab]

Hi Jason, Is it possible to schedule skates with you?

[@Train2point0]

Hey Connor, just responded to your e-mail.

[@bereg4653]

thansk man

[@Train2point0]

Happy to help👍

[@GrantIngram-pw9ue]

You mention that you just "flip" the forward corkscrew technique from forward to backwards. But where exactly is the pressure supposed to be in the backwards corkscrew? The balls of the feet? Also, is the shin angle over the toes or even further as well? Very excited to try this technique out tomorrow.

[@Train2point0]

Heel pressure but with shin angle. Went over a clip on the last members call with Letang defending a 2 on 1 and you can really see these mechanics in play. Shin angle is as far over as comfortable. Will vary player to player because of our different tibia lengths and body types.

[@GrantIngram-pw9ue]

@@Train2point0 Thank you so much! I didn't get a chance to skate today so I will try it soon. Forward heel pressure and shin angle has been a complete game changer. Can''t wait to try it backwards!

[@oL5re9re55ion]

@@Train2point0 I’ve been practicing the backward corkscrew but feel like I’m still pushing too much with my toes and front of my foot, so that it still feels more like a C cut. I’ll have to practice more of a heel push I take it?

[@mattraven69]

i think that im going to cancel on a date with this girl tonight so that i can play with the guys

[@anthonymilano7686]

Pro move

[@mattraven69]

@@anthonymilano7686 i actually did cancel that night and i was able to draw a c with my foot and paddle around backwards