Why Driblades can be even more powerful than on ice training?
A little known company and NHL kineseology trainer from Canada has been quietly up to groundbreaking advancements in the world of off-ice hockey training. The connection between off-ice work transitioning to on ice gains has always had merit, but it’s always been a detour of how to directly connect it…… Until now!
Driblades has not only changed the game, but in some respects (for those thought leaders and innovators) it’s making faster gains and correcting imbalances far greater than just training on ice.
Lane Pederson Driblades Hockey Training
We tend to give the greatest attention to our upper, lower, and core. Coaches and trainers for years have focused on explosive power from the quads, glutes, core, and upper body, but have neglected some of the most powerful muscle groups for hockey players on the frontal plain (lateral). THE HIPS! THE ADDUCTORS & ABDUCTORS.
Driblades not only target muscles that aren’t being actived in practice or the gym, but they actually force you to “regress in order progress” as Kelly Riou is quoted, the creator of Driblades.
Name the area of difficulty or weakness…
Stride Power & Legnth
Ankle mobility or imbalance
Hip mobility or imbalance
Knee & Hip Bend for deep skating
Transitions
Laterals and Crossovers
Edgework……
and the list goes on……
They can all be addressed and improved faster with Driblades than on ice work.
Yes, they are a resource to be used with an expert coach and with your on-ice work, but if used correctly they can slow you down to be put in the correct mechanics that the slippery and frictionless ice can’t create.
Times have changed and once the thought was the more ice time, the more improvement, until data showed two things. More time using incorrect mechanics doesn’t lead to improved skating. Also, mechanics breakdown over the season not vice-versa.
With ice-time at a premium these days and even more attention going away from skating technique and more to team systems and positioning….. There is no better time than Now….
…..to start Driblading.
Have a Great ONE!
Coach Ryan
