The Soft Stationary Pass

Breaking down the kinetic chain and blade mechanics behind a perfect, tape-to-tape pass from a standstill.

• A perfect pass transfers energy from the ice up, not just from the arms out.

• Steer with your top hand and support with your bottom hand.

• The blade face aims the pass vertically; the follow-through aims it horizontally.

• Sweep your weight through the puck instead of hitting at it.

01. The Kinetic Chain

02. Top Hand As Pivot

The blade face dictates the pass type. Keep it square to the target for a flat pass or...

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03. Blade Face and Follow-Through

04. Weight Shift and Timing

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01. The Kinetic Chain

02. Top Hand As Pivot

The blade face dictates the pass type. Keep it square to the target for a flat pass or...

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03. Blade Face and Follow-Through

04. Weight Shift and Timing

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