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HOCKEY STOP [1 record]

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Record 1 1994-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skating
CONT

The abrupt stop that produces a spectacular shower of ice flakes is called the skid stop and is frequently used by ice hockey players. It is too difficult a method for the beginner to learn at first.

CONT

The more advanced skid or hockey stop is accomplished by quarter-turning both feet sideways, bending the knees and counter-rotating the body at the last moment.

CONT

The more difficult skid or "hockey" stop is effected by quarter-turning both skates sideways, producing a skid by pressure on the sides of each blade.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Patinage
OBS

[...] consiste à déraper avec les pieds parallèles. On l'appelle aussi «christiana» ou freinage de hockey, car les joueurs de hockey s'en servent très fréquemment.

OBS

Patinage artistique individuel.

Spanish

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