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Backward C-Cuts

Waves skate backwards with C-cuts from the goal line to the far blue line. Variation: forwards to red, pivot, backwards.

Full ice
Skating

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Diagram

Full-ice diagram of Backward C-Cuts. Four lanes of skaters start on the left goal line. Each skates backwards (dotted arrows) in a straight lane to the far blue line.

Coaching points

Sit low like you're in a chair. Chest up, eyes up.
Push out in a C shape and pull your skate back under you.
Switch feet each push. Keep your shoulders square.
Stick on the ice in front of you.
Pivot: turn your hips, not just your shoulders, and keep your feet moving.

How it runs

4 lanes on the goal line.
Skate backwards with C-cuts to the far blue line.
Glide back along the boards.
Variation: forwards to the red line, pivot, then backwards to the far blue line.

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Open the Excalidraw file in Excalidraw to change the diagram.

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