A Forward Hop is performed on a single leg, landing on the same leg in a Linear direction. Proper arm and leg exchange during the hop is critical to both body control relative to balance and ability to generate power. Distance traveling either vertically or linear is never really an issue. Because a skate blade/runner has a radius, typically only one inch of steel is contacting the ice at any time. You must always be balanced over the mid-line of your foot throughout most of your skating stride. Control of your center of gravity (Balance) dictates where you can apply force on your skates relative to which direction you wish to go. Getting too far out over your toes or too far back on your heels when skating can be a disaster. This Forward Hop Series will reenforce balance over the mid-foot through proper body control and loading of the hip during foot contact.