Listen to "The way to win - YT" explain how relaxation is pivotal in achieving maximum speed in the 100 meters. The same principles and concepts can be applied to skate faster in hockey.
When it comes to skating faster, most coaches tell you to "PUSH HARDER" but what sprinters have found out a long time ago, is that pushing harder does not lead to increased speed but excess tension resulting in more fatigue and less speed!
So take a page out of the fastest movers in the world and RELAX to go FAST!
