If i wear ankle weights during hockey practice will it make me a better ice skater?

Question

Any other advice to make me a better,stronger ice skater and a better stick handler ?

Answer 1

yeah but don`t wear them during practice

Answer 2

try ice skating first without any hockey gear on and no stick at first so you get used to skating or just try normal hockey to get more confidence.

hope that helps!

Answer 3

if practising on your own I encourage that, but not if you're the only one because as others have said, it will slow you down

PS there are also stick-weights for the same purpose ..

Answer 4

First, use the ankle weights for off ice training. Use them to walk or lift, to strengthen your calf muscles. Work with weight machines also, if you have them available. To be a better skater, you mostly need to work on your edges, stopping quickly (without knocking into something), turning and coordinating your stick handling with your skating. Do any drills you can find. and get on the ice as much as possible, and don't be afraid to carry the puck. Most of all-- listen to your coaches, and take camps, and lession on what you need specific help on.

Answer 5

i would say yes but ya dont show up to practice with them on. you will get tired very quickly and look a lot slower than everyone else

Answer 6

no.

but, i cannot wait for the season to start!

Answer 7

I wouldn't wear ankle weights during practice, but it might be a good idea for public skating.  Remeber, these weights aren't going to make you a better skater, just strengthen you.  Practice and lots of time on the ice will make you a more skilled skater (Quick stops, pivots, etc), but the weights will help you dig harder and get some more speed.

For stick handling, consider buying a wooden ball from Michaels or another craft store.  The ball shouldn't be much bigger thena  golf ball.  At home in your garage, just stand there and stick handle.  Out in front, then to the side, to the other side, etc etc.  Start by watching the ball, then, gradley lift your head until you are looking straight ahead.  The repetative motion will keep you from losing the ball when you stop watching and will help you get a feel for stick handling with your head up.  With time, you won't need to watch the ball for more then a second or so to gain control and then you can stick handle with your head up, which, in a game, you must be able to do or you will never see clear passes.

Answer 8

Pick up extra ice sessions to wear the weights, but at practice, just wear your normal gear.

that way you get more ice time, and you don't over do it.

Answer 9

Well it will definitely make you stronger but don't expect it to work miracles.  I mean it won't change your stride, if you're one of those sloppy, funny looking skaters it won't correct that (don't be frustrated with it though they say Gretzky couldn't skate....duh) and if you have a habit (as a lot of kids do) of slowing down when you get the puck it also won't fix that, you'll have to work on that separately.  In terms of strength training while doing your laps....sure go for it.