🏒 Welcome to our latest YouTube video where we dive deep into skating and edge work particularly mastering the scooter, a crucial mechanic for every hockey player aiming to enhance their puck protection and deception on the ice. Downhill skating coach Spencer White @TheDownhillSkater talks you through this game changing mechanic and why you want to work this into your game.
🔍 What is the Scooter?
The scooter combines a 10 and 2 stance with an outside roll, a simple yet effective technique. Highlighted through examples such as Nico Hischier’s flawless execution, the scooter relies heavily on the outside edge rule of the front foot. This technique creates an “outside edge hip wall,“ offering a robust defense against opponents.
🚀 Progressing Your Game:
Start by getting comfortable with a regular 10 and 2 in an Infinity flow pattern.
Progress to integrating a corkscrew into your 10 and 2 in a linear pattern.
Focus on the outside edge rolls, worki