Inline hockey skating question

[FatAndSlow 0]

I've been playing for a few years. Can you be too far forward when skating? I have a deep knee bend and keep my back straight but my head is ahead of my skates. I find that I accelerate quicker and am faster. When I'm skating in this type of position, does it make stopping more difficult than if I'm a little more upright? Any stopping advice for my style of skating?

Lately, too many times I have back checked (now that I am quicker and faster) and started cutting off the opponents angle and he just stops and I either whiz by or stop way after he has (wish I could do that 2 footed stop as per Sprung Hockey thread). I would love to be able to quick stop then give him the "business". Any advice would be helpful.

If this has already been discussed, I apologize.

[TheBert 0]

Bump. Also interested.

[sharks_34 0]

As far as stopping goes, most roller hockey "only" players tend to dig their heels in as part of their quick stops. If you are on your toes / leaning very far forward when you are skating, are you also doing the same when you are stopping?

From what I remember when I was learning to stop quickly, we were instructed to turn tightly and apply lots of pressure to the heel of the skates.

Whilst technique is important, this can all go to waste if your wheels are not up to it......If playing indoors, then some decent wheels are paramount to quick, effective stop / starting.

Hope this helps.