Tips to Master Forward Crossovers | Essential Power Skating with Quest Hockey

In this video, you’re going to learn exactly how to do forward crossovers. Coach Matt of the Hockey Players Club and Quest Hockey gives you his tips to mastering forward crossovers.
Crossovers help players create speed and acceleration on curved or non-linear skating patterns. They also allow players to weave, zigzag, change direction, and move laterally with and without the puck, making them more elusive and harder to defend. Because they’re so important, all hockey players, whether novice or pro, should practice their forward crossovers regularly.
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[@thethe-nt1tb]

For me, I think a very important point that may be overlooked, is when he said if you feel like you may lose an edge while crossing over, keep your feet moving and power through it. I have found that to be very true!

[@kidsgotsomeskills]

this is pretty true and I also realize that many coaches don't really teach this. In skating, often times that your upper body (including head) lead the lower body, and not other way around.

[@jeanne85060]

This is super helpful. I'm trying to learn this for roller skating but the same principles apply, haven't heard an explanation quite so clear as this one!

[@His.Heart.]

this is the best explanation i have heard out of all youtube i have watched,,,, thank you for sharing.

[@HockeyRecap]

Hey, thanks! That means a lot!

[@dan3307]

Ever since I started skating and playing hockey, I've been amazed at the crossover technique. Skating is NOT the same as walking/running and the techniques you have to employ are thus different. That being said, I don't think I've seen any videos explaining WHEN to use crossovers while skating. One thing I have gathered from playing is you will obviously need to crossover when making a sudden or sharp turn in the opposite direction - e.g. forecheck to backcheck. But I'd like to know when to employ this technique both with and without the puck. I'm always looking to improve my skating as this is the foundation on which good hockey play is built.

[@OpenToChangeNaturally]

Super useful thank you!

[@jaredstevenson447]

Thanks, I'm trying to show my kid how to do crossovers this is great!

[@HockeyRecap]

Happy to help!

[@albertusalexander3876]

May I know why when I am doing cross over forward my left leg often can’t grip the ice when I’m switching my right to move forward?

[@user-qt1ik9wm4w]

разговаривает, как сержант в армии

[@user-bb4vj5yq7v]

Просто так понятнее!)))) Не доходит через голову, будет доходить через ноги!))))