Why Dorsiflexion is Essential for Better Skating

Welcome to this week's coaches course video where coach Kevin goes over the corkscrew rocker progression, where he highlights the corkscrew with rockering drill to reinforce proper dorsiflexion and heel pressure.

What it is: We’re pulling our toes up (activating the tibialis anterior) while executing a corkscrew turn.

Why it matters: Keeping your toes lifted shifts weight onto your heels, giving you better edge control and continuous speed.

Common mistake: Many players “adduct” improperly and hear a scraping sound. Instead, concentrate on lifting the toes—no grinding noise, just smooth heel pressure.

Pro tip: Watch Matthew Tkachuck behind the net as he maintains heel pressure throughout, staying agile and explosive off every turn.

👇 Try it yourself
-Stand on your heels briefly to feel the tibialis activation.
-Pull your toes up as you rock and corkscrew.
-Hold heel pressure through the entire turn with no toe drag.

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