A Lesson on Forward Crossovers

Step Three - Practice Pumping on the Circle on Two Feet

Pumping on a Circle

Courtesy of Artist Larisa Gendernalik

• Definition of Crossovers

To pump on a circle, place the left skate on an outside edge on the hockey circle. With the right foot, draw a half circle from your heel to your toe. Bend the left knee as you do this. It is important to not allow your left skate to get on an inside edge or a flat. Keep pressing your left skate to the outside.

• Step One - First Stand on a Hockey Circle
• Step Two - Arm Position
• Step Three - Practice Pumping on the Circle on Two Feet
• Step Four - Do a Left Forward Outside Stroke
• Step Five - Cross the Right Foot Over the Left Foot
• Step Six - Flex the Foot That is Crossed Under
• Step Seven - Return the Feet Back to a Parallel Position and Begin Again