The BEST players are BENDERS!! (You should be too) скачать в хорошем качестве

The BEST players are BENDERS!! (You should be too)

One of the biggest differentiators between ELITE skaters and everyone else is their ability to use their ankles… Specifically, their ability to bend their ankles! As it stands being “an ankle bender” has a negative connotation in hockey. However, being able to bend your ankles is a key factor in becoming an elite skater. The best players leverage and use their ability to bend their ankles as an asset with complete control, and thus, the best players can be considered ankle benders! ________________________________ Crucial element - 0:00 Mechanics examples (ft. Mcdavid, Hughes, Makar) - 0:37 Problem with most players - 2:30 Importance of ankle bending - 3:17 Drills - 4:03 KEEP IN MIND! - 4:45 ________________________________ ⬇️ Additional Information 1️⃣ Ankle articulation (Break) The "break" in the ankle is a result of the relationship between the angle of the ankle and lower leg. When the angle of the ankle is less than the lower leg you see a break. However, that is NOT always the case. For larger movements that require you to aggressively lean, such as turns, crosses (sometimes), lateral cuts (sometimes), there will be no major "break". As you lean, the angle of your lower leg decreases to match or closely match the angle of the ankle, diminishing or eliminating the "break" entirely. Hip rotation (external and/or internal) can also change the angle of the lower leg to diminish ankle articulation. Watch the Panarin "Lean" clip closely. Notice as he starts the turn and rolls onto his outside edge he has a noticeable break in his ankle, but, as he leans into the turn the break disappears. What's important, is to not attempt to stiffen your ankle in order to reduce the break, they should stay relaxed. RECALL - The ankles are the FIRST MOVER, once you get on the edge, then you can lean, but regardless, the ankles stay soft. Additionally, keep in mind, it's not necessarily good or bad to have a break in the ankles, it depends on your overall movement and situation. So don't worry about trying to eliminate the break, just focus on keeping your ankles relaxed. NOTE: For the purpose of the contrast drills the goal is to feel how you can move with simply changing the angle of your ankle through relaxation, without leaning or using too much hip movement. Thus, you should see a break. 2️⃣ NEW hockey players As I mentioned in the video, experienced hockey players typically have to STIFF ankles. But what about the conventional new hockey player "bender" that has too weak ankles? For these players it's important to build a foundation of ankle strength, in order to get to the point where they can maintain a neutral ankle position on their skates. This can come simply by skating more, or through ankle strengthening exercises. Once you've reached an adequate level of ankle strength and stability, then look to reduce that tension and start bending your ankles like the best players! 3️⃣ Trouble shooting If you're having trouble with the ankle contrast drills: 1. Check your heel pressure. If your weight is to your toes, you will not see the benefit and it won't work. 2. Check your shin angle - Will affect balance and will point to tension in your calves. 3. Check your Crosby crevice - Will affect your balance ➡️    • Want balance like #Crosby? Work on your Cr...   Cues that could help: Let your ankles go, relax, collapse your ankles, get your toe cap to the ice, roll your ankle, feel the push back of your boot. 4️⃣ Bender Phase? It's possible that in order to get your ankles bending like a PRO, you might go to the extreme and end up looking like a "typical ankle bender" as you re-learn to use your ankles and position your body over them (ie. Growing pains). But, if you stick with it and stay focused, you will come out the other side. Ultimately, you need to play around with your ankle movement to find the optimal ankle bending for you and for each situation. This requires experimentation and body awareness. ________________________________ SUBSCRIBE for more skating & hockey mechanics content!! Subscribe ➡️ //   / @thedownhillskater   Join the @Train2point0 community & learn the mechanics of the pros (DSS) Become a member ➡️ https://train2point0.thinkific.com/bu... NOTE: This is an affiliate link Check out my Mechanics clip library for more NHL examples and clips to breakdown! ➡️ https://train2point0.thinkific.com/co... Tydan Blades ➡️ https://tydanblades.ca/ - CODE: Downhill15 for 15% off Other links Instagram ➡️   / thedownhillskater   Paypal ➡️ https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thedo... Link Tree (all my links in one place) ➡️ https://linktr.ee/thedownhillskater