A Lesson on Forward Crossovers

Step Six - Flex the Foot That is Crossed Under

Flex the Foot That is Crossed Under

Courtesy of Artist Larisa Gendernalik

• Definition of Crossovers

As soon as a skater gets the right foot crossed over the left outside edge, there will be an urge to allow the leg that is under to push out with the toe pick. Toe pushing on crossovers is wrong; to prevent toe pushing, flex the left foot - the heel should be slightly higher than the toe and the free foot should be parallel to the ice. Keep both feet pointing in the same direction.

• 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