Catch or Be Caught

How do you know if someone is a fast skater? The best way to find out is always by racing. The type of race that most often stands out in a game is the race between a skater on a breakaway and one back-checking.

A fast skater will always stand out in a game. This is because a breakaway naturally stands out in a game. The crowd starts to stand up to watch, and the players on both teams lean over the boards to get a better view; it is the highlight of a player’s game.

We had a parent call us who took our Laura Stamm Power Skating clinic the year before and she said her child became known for always backchecking. Now, someone who always catches people from behind is someone who is a fast skater.

by Alan Noble, Instructor Trainer