Open Hips Ladders Without Pucks
Open Hips Ladders Without Pucks
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This skating station focuses on open hips, otherwise known as mohawks or 10 & 2. In this station players will do a complete circle around the sticks that are laid out like a ladder. As players progress throught the "ladder" they will alternate direction each time. To get a better idea of why this fundamental is important and how it translates to game situations please view this skill breakdown on open hips.