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Welcome to another episode of Hockey Talk with John Swanson! In this video, we delve into a simple yet transformative technique that can help skaters enhance their speed virtually overnight. Join me as I share insights from my experience as a skills and skating coach.

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Key Highlights:

Optimal Skating Position Understand the importance of the kneeovertoe position in skating and why simply telling players to bend their knees isn't always effective.

Skate Fit Test Learn a simple test to determine if your skates are the right fit for you, and how this affects your ability to squat and subsequently skate properly.

Understanding Different Skates I'll walk you through the differences between Bauer Vapor and Supreme skates and how to choose the right type for your foot shape.

Skate Size and Technique Discover how the size of your skates can impact your skating technique, including stride length and overall balance.

Fitting Skates Correctly Get practical advice on how to properly fit skates, moving away from standard shoesizing methods to a more effective approach.

Why This Matters: Skating isn't just about strength or stride; it's about the foundation – your skates. Correctly fitting skates are crucial for proper technique, especially for young, developing players.

Learn and Improve: Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this video will provide you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about skate fitting and improve skating performance.

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