Dare to Dream 1980 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2006 I have recently broken my leg and now that im back playing again-- what things can i do outside of being on the ice to get faster?riding a bike? ladders? Help me out i need it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockechamp14 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2006 Get stronger.Read important training books and articles to help maximize performance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usahockey22 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2006 Sprints- Intervals, weighted, up and down hillsPlyometrics, change of direction drills...Lifting- Squats, Deadlifts, Olympic-style lifts such as clean and pressOf course these should be second to devoting ice time to increasing speed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
driz86 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2006 Sprints- Intervals, weighted, up and down hillsPlyometrics, change of direction drills...Lifting- Squats, Deadlifts, Olympic-style lifts such as clean and pressOf course these should be second to devoting ice time to increasing speed...yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockechamp14 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2006 Of course these should be second to devoting ice time to increasing speed...I disagree. I think when you have ice you should work on things you can't while you're not on the ice. So I'd say work on expanding your comfort zone. So go full speed while carrying a puck and going through cones or whatever. Don't be afraid to lose the puck. This is the most important aspect of making your speed applicable to game situations carrying the puck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usahockey22 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2006 No matter how much off-ice training you get, you can't be a good, fast, skater without working specifically on skating form, speed, quickness, and maneuverability while on the ice...in a scrimmage or practice situation you will probably improve these aspects just by skating and playing the game, but you can never be your best without really working on your form, and other techniques for being quick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asdfa 0 Report post Posted December 31, 2006 work on stretching and improving your lower body and pelvic flexibility. i imagine a broken leg limited your mobility and there's a very good chance you don't have the same range of motion, off ice, work on that combined with increasing strength in your leg before you go to plyometrics. plyometrics require a certain level of strength to do properly, and if you've just healed, yo probably won't be capable of completely proper technique, so really take things one step at a time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fultonreed 1 Report post Posted December 31, 2006 www.petertwist.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deerok 3 Report post Posted January 4, 2007 You might want to try resistance parachutes on the ice. I used them in the past for dryland training. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueliner27 12 Report post Posted January 4, 2007 Actually, the leg press had helped me out a lot (if you go to gym). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
