Crossovers

Objective: Getting body in the right position for crossing over.

Suitable for: L1
Note: These drills can be used for crossing over in both directions

Drill 1 (1 min)

Start in a circle standing in derby position - switching feet, one in front of the other.

Drill 2 (2 mins)

Jump on track and roll, practice switching feet while rolling

Most of the weight on back leg

Drill 3 (2 mins)

Same again but with weight on back leg practice doing an s-shape with front leg

Drill 4 (2 mins)

S-shape with both feet

Drill 5 (2 mins)

- Start with sticky skating and try to move crossover foot in front of underpush leg.

- Underpush more important than the lifting over.

- Nose, knees, toes all in alignment.

Video of drills 1-4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDLpTme3i_A