A comparison of selected stop, reverse and start (SRS) techniques in ice hockey

The purpose of this study was to compare three stop, reverse, and start (SRS) techniques used in the game of ice hockey. Six S's from four levels of competition were instructed in the execution of three skills, then timed over a specified course performing each method. Additionally, selected S's within each group were filmed from frontal and lateral perspectives while performing the tests. A biomechanical analysis of all films was conducted. Both statistical and biomechanical analyses showed a superiority of the "feet parallel, thrust and glide" technique over both techniques employing the "cross over." Conclusion was that the former method should be included in the instructional and competitive programs in Ice Hockey.