Single-leg glides with stops
Category: Balance
Level: 2
1-2 widths/leg
- Players will push off and glide forward on one leg in a straight line for as long as they can, maintaining control as they pass back and forth with a partner
- Maintain knee alignment over ankle
- Keep torso upright and positioned straight ahead
- Keep stick on ice
- Knee collapsing inward
- Leaning to either side
- Head down looking at the ring
- Single-leg glides are useful for ringette players to maintain good knee control and ankle stability.
- Strong foot/ankle position ensures movement occurs forward (and not to either side).