Description
Book SynopsisOffers the essential techniques for increasing speed and agility on the ice as well as ensuring that skaters are fully au fait with rule changes in the game of ice hockey.
Trade Review"As a former student of Laura Stamm's, I can personally attest to the tremendous benefits and advantages of the technique in Laura Stamm's Power Skating. It helped my skating significantly and was a factor in the improvement of my overall game. It's universally beneficial for any skater at any level."
Rob Niedermayer -- Anaheim Ducks, NHL All-Star Forward
"Laura Stamm's Power Skating offers expert techniques that will help both amateur and professional players get an edge on the ice. It is a must-read if you want to take your skating to the next level."
Tony Granato -- Assistant Coach, Pittsburgh Penguins
Table of ContentsPreface
Introduction
Chapter 1. Skates and Equipment for Superior Skating
Chapter 2. Balance for Stability and Speed
Chapter 3. Force Application for Explosive Speed
Chapter 4. Forward Stride for a More Aggressive Attack
Chapter 5. Backward Stride for Mobility on Defense
Chapter 6. Crossovers for Acceleration on Curves
Chapter 7. Explosive Starts for Gaining the Advantage
Chapter 8. Stops for Halting on a Dime
Chapter 9. Turns and Transition for Multidirectional Moves
Chapter 10. Agility for Maximum Coverage of the Ice
Chapter 11. Training and Conditioning for Faster, More
Powerful Skating
Bibliography and Suggested Reading
About the Author
