To improve skating, you must first develop the physical tools perfect skating requires. Hockey-specific leg strength and power speed center (core) will generate explosive on-ice action. Lower-body Power for Hockey Performance: Legs and Core teaches you how to link the legs and speed center to improve stride power, skating acceleration, shot velocity, body checking, and dynamic balance. Explains and demonstrates commonalities for hockey lifting, leg exercises, rotational training, core exercises, on ice exercises, and developmental drills. Produced in coooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.