Monthly Archives: August 2022

Core Strength Variations

Core Strength Variations

Core strength is an essential physical quality from both performance and durability perspectives. Learning to generate stiffness through the torso can help athletes transfer energy from the lower to upper body, deliver/absorb contract, and prevent undesirable motion of the hips, spine, and rib cage. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kevin Neeld,… Read more

Single-Leg Stability

Single-Leg Stability

The Valslide Skate Position Circle and 2-Way Skater are two exercises we’ll integrate into our prep work or pair with main exercises to help reinforce low position stability of the stance leg. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kevin Neeld, PhD (@kevinneeld) In both variations, we’re looking to keep the hip, knee… Read more

Wide Stance Lateral Push w/ Med Ball

Wide Stance Lateral Push w/ Med Ball

One of the many differences between goalies and forwards/defensemen in hockey is that they rely more on short, powerful pushes to move around the crease, whereas skating is characterized by longer pushes. Traditional jump training has a lot of value in improving lower body power in players at all positions, but when this work is… Read more

Speed Capacity vs. Speed Expression

Speed Capacity vs. Speed Expression

Speed is the most highly-coveted physical capacity in sports. Despite this, many athletes succeed without possessing elite speed. Ultimately, speed serves to help create and close space. Making fast/accurate decisions with ball/puck movement can also create space. Being in the right position can minimize the need to travel excessive distances, allow players to win races… Read more