Skating Mistakes

1. Skipping Skating Lessons

Mistake: You want to start shooting pucks immediately, but your skating isn’t strong enough.

Fix: Take any chance to get on the ice — even 10 minutes counts. Sign up for a Learn to Skate program and practice basic strides, stops, and turns regularly. Skating well makes everything else easier.

2. Not Learning How to Fall

Mistake: Panicking and falling awkwardly, risking injury.

Fix: Practice safe falling techniques:

• Tuck arms in

• Land on your side or rear

• Avoid hands/wrists
  Start slow on empty ice to get comfortable.

  3. Ignoring Skating Technique

  Mistake: Leaning wrong or trying to skate too fast.

  Fix: Focus on balance, stride, and stopping first. Once you’re solid on the basics, add speed and advanced moves. Skating well = 90% of hockey.