You are 100% correct. Lifting the foot is correct when going backwards to change direction but not stopping. In these examples, Im using the term “soft drag” language as a means on continuity between moves. A side ways “referee stop” is a soft drag. Skating backwards and then turning without crossing over is unique in its technique… but that inside leg softens while we use gravity to drop and turn… exactly like a “soft drag” but without the “drag”. When I get to the details of that Reverse soft drag… I also teach it more as a soft leg… but it’s lifted off the ice.
@@oL5re9re55ion I figured the reason to “soft drag” the foot is to have it ready for balance reasons. Makes more sense to me to have it as close to the ground as possible so the next move you do is ready to be done or if you lose balance for whatever reason the foot is also ready to hit the ice
These videos are just pure gold. I wish I could attend your practice but it's quite a trip from Copenhagen, Denmark.
Whoa! Yeah. That’s far. I glad you are liking them. More to come.
This technique is so amazing! Much thanks for these great breakdown videos!
Great video
Good stuff, but you should film in landscape mode, you get much more in the frame.
Ive always taught to lift the foot versus drag the toe, thoughts? A bit like a swing.
You are 100% correct. Lifting the foot is correct when going backwards to change direction but not stopping. In these examples, Im using the term “soft drag” language as a means on continuity between moves. A side ways “referee stop” is a soft drag. Skating backwards and then turning without crossing over is unique in its technique… but that inside leg softens while we use gravity to drop and turn… exactly like a “soft drag” but without the “drag”.
When I get to the details of that Reverse soft drag… I also teach it more as a soft leg… but it’s lifted off the ice.
@@kellianhockey appreciated!
@@kellianhockey Ok this is helpful - so I shouldn't be concerned if my inside skate blade (the one that is not c-cutting) is not dragging?
@@oL5re9re55ion I figured the reason to “soft drag” the foot is to have it ready for balance reasons. Makes more sense to me to have it as close to the ground as possible so the next move you do is ready to be done or if you lose balance for whatever reason the foot is also ready to hit the ice