I'm not a very good rollerblader but if it helped how I played, I would definitly go for it. If you added some drills I could do, then you would probably get best answer.
2006-09-04 04:28:46 · 9 answers · asked by hockeyangelofdeath 2 in Sports ➔ Hockey
Many hockey players rollerblade on the off season to practice their skills. Naturally, the stopping is different, but it's still quite similar.
I'd work with practicing cross-overs, going around corners while still picking up speed.
(Draw a circle the size of the centre circle and follow the path. Just remember to change direction once in a while)
You could also practice skating in reverse, straight or around corners, switching from frontwards to reverse.
If you have access to a nice long strip, go for plain speed.
You can also practice your stick work with a hockey stick and floor hockey ball. (Stick work is not all in the hands, it's in the feet, too!)
2006-09-04 04:40:35 · answer #1 · answered by borscht 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rollerblading works the skating muscles very well. However, the feel for the Ice is lost with rollerblading for the simple fact that wheels roll on the top of surfaces while Skate blades cut the ice surface. The feel is completely different. Many players who have tried rollerblading to stay in shape will tell you that there is no substitute for ice.
2006-09-05 09:07:20 · answer #2 · answered by Guylemieux 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice hockey is faster and takes more energy and you work different muscles when you ice skate. Roller you can't stop, turning is different, and the puck moves different. Its smoother on ice. I have to adjust everyweek because I play both, also roler can reate bad habits for ice hockey. Like not being able to stop and the rounding circles most rollerskaters do when they play ice. Moving side to side is also more difficult on roller and going backwords, you need to adjust your wheels so the wheels in front and back are a little smaller then the inside wheels to create a rocker motion, its easier to turn and go backwords.
2006-09-06 08:45:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is excellent cross training for basic skating skill. You can practice "power" skating on rollerblades very easily, which helps your ice skating tremendously. Power skating is working on bringing your skates completely together for each and every stride and pushing out and back with as much power as possible.
Edging and stopping is quite a bit different, I would focus just on the stride.
2006-09-04 05:12:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is great cross training. Go for it. Find a local roller skating rink and take speed lessons or go on a drill team. Sorry I don't have and drills for you. If i find some I will add them to my answer
2006-09-05 04:43:45 · answer #5 · answered by Cowgirl8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming laps and Pilates develops midsection body means, that's significant for figure skating. strolling/strolling/Bicycling builds leg means and coordination. operating fairly makes use of diverse muscle tissues that artwork counter to skating. All of those activities positioned pressure on ankles, knees, and hips, so do not overtrain. Dancing is between the most acceptable bypass-practise routines because it builds posture, position, and quickness. maximum individuals concentration on ballet by using stretching and position-carry means, yet jazz and faucet help skaters flow their ft faster, mandatory for footwork. Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) is likewise large for an cardio exercising consultation to boot as "fleet ft!" solid success and characteristic an really good summer season!
2016-11-06 09:55:04 · answer #6 · answered by awad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, 2 dif things
2006-09-07 15:14:31 · answer #7 · answered by Free 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of hockey players play roller hockey to stay in shape and help to develope passing and team work.so go ahead.
2006-09-04 06:20:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would
2006-09-04 10:42:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋