Snow plough stop

[Nem 0]

can anyone explain to me how to snow plough stop? i see people do it and im baffled, it looks even harder than a parallel hockey stop

[jjtt99 0]

Don't make it harder than it really is.

While coasting simple turn your toes in a bit.

The most common mistake people make when they're learning to stop is trying dig their blades into the ice. Try to shave a micro-thin layer off the top. That will get you started.

Good luck.

[gavin 0]

Yeah and it's a good thing to learn to, if you plan on digging in the boards or screening a goalie.

[Nem 0]

yeah ive tried, but when i turn my toes in, my feet just start getting closer together :S

[ktang 34]

Maybe your weight is too far back on your blades?

[Nem 0]

I think im kinda getting it now

are snow ploughs meant to be on your inside or outside edges? cos i can kinda half snow plough if i use my outside edge, but i cant imagine using outer edges on both skates cos then ud just go flying forward when the skates catch :S

[Larry54 243]

are snow ploughs meant to be on your inside or outside edges? cos i can kinda half snow plough if i use my outside edge, but i cant imagine using outer edges on both skates cos then ud just go flying forward when the skates catch :S

You should still be on the inside edge or else your skates would "catch" if you were actually on your outside edges during a snowplow. You probably aren't quite on the outside edge but only feel like you're on the outside edge since your not yet accustomed to the technique.

[domileafs28 0]

You should still be on the inside edge or else your skates would "catch" if you were actually on your outside edges during a snowplow. You probably aren't quite on the outside edge but only feel like you're on the outside edge since your not yet accustomed to the technique.

exactly. after you get used to the technique, you can dig in more...

[DLIGHTNING 0]

Make sure your legs are bent a bit to help with the balance.

[David13 0]

I'm confused with the term "snow plough stop" is it just a hockey stop like turn sideways and stop?

[Jason Harris 31]

No, your feet are beneath or slightly in front of you, with the toes pointed towards each other, whereas with the hockey stop you're stopping with both feet on one side.

[pantherfan 0]

If your feet are just coming in try putting most weight on one foot and keeping that one straight and then LIGHTLY putting the other foot down at an angle and gradully puttin more weight on it

[fastmiele 59]

try starting with a one foot snowplow on your strongest skate. Its easier this way because one side will always be stronger then another.

[aoes812 0]

Just ask some of that guys at the rink to teach you.. I'm sure there will be a few proficient skaters at the rink during a free skate. A lot of guys are willing to help newcomers, that's what's good about hockey. When I first learned the hockey stop or snow plough stop, I tried to learn it myself.. but some guys came up to me giving me a few pointers on how to better do it. So really, all you gotta do ask.

[Jason Harris 31]

I played hockey tonight and did a snowplow stop that made me think of this thread and how it might be easiest to explain.

Think of how you often stop while going backwards. Maybe while playing defense the play is coming towards your end, then quickly goes the other direction. Often you'll put your heels together, lean forward slightly and kind of coast to a stop. Imagine replicating that in the opposite direction, with the toes pointing toward each other and the body leaning slightly backward.