MAX VELOCITY

Max Velocity is the third phase of Speed Mechanics. Although a hockey stride is greatly dependent on the Start and Acceleration Phase, Mav “V” Training does address some of the sprint disciplines which are important to improving speed and skating mechanics.

The three points of emphasis with regard to Max Velocity Training are; Posture, Knee Lift, and Recovery/Turnover. Most early skaters have little control of posture, relative to lack of balance and stability. They also tend to have a “scooting” type stride which is short with little to no knee lift. As these training qualities improve by performing proper speed mechanics, the athlete will become more confident through balance and strength, which allows for a longer stride, greater force production and stride turnover.

INTEGRATION

During the integration phase, we typically have the athlete perform the training discipline with some form of resistance to help maintain proper sprinting posture and develop musculature specific for that movement pattern.

High Knee Run: Banded Resisted / Waist

• Begin in Athletic Position, facing forward in path of intent
• Place a long resistance band, around your waist, securely attached from behind
• Maintaining Proper Sprint Posture, High Knee Run on the balls of your feet
• Arms bent at 90°, hand action from chin to waist, opposite foot action
• Be quick and light on your feet. Turnover is the key, not forward speed
• Your back leg should achieve full extension and be in direct line with your torso
• Your drive knee should achieve waist height, forward shin angle in line with torso, foot dorsi flexed, toe up