Speed skating is more than skating fast-it's mastering technique, power, endurance, and mental control.
SPEED SKATING DRILLS & SKILLS is a complete, beginner-to-advanced training guide designed for skaters who want to improve speed, efficiency, confidence, and race performance on the ice.
Written in clear, practical language, this book breaks down every essential element of speed skating-from stance and edge control to starts, cornering, conditioning, and race-day execution. Whether you're new to speed skating or training competitively, this guide provides structured drills, proven training plans, and performance strategies used by serious athletes.
Inside this book, you'll discover:
Proper skating stance, balance, and push mechanics
On-ice drills to increase speed, glide, and efficiency
Starts, acceleration, and cornering techniques
Strength, plyometric, and dryland training for skaters
Aerobic & anaerobic conditioning for race endurance
Tactical skills like drafting, passing, and pacing
Mental toughness and race-day confidence strategies
30-day, 60-day, and 90-day training programs
Printable drill charts, logs, and recovery checklists
Whether you skate long track, short track, or train for fitness and competition, Speed Skating Drills & Skills gives you the tools to skate smarter, faster, and stronger-season after season.
Perfect for:
• Beginners & adult learners
• Competitive youth and elite skaters
• Coaches & trainers
• Speed skating clubs & programs
Train with purpose. Skate with confidence. Perform at your best.
