Simply put a hockey stop involves sharply turning both skates perpendicular to the direction of travel, before they have time to change that direction. Yeah, sounds like a crazy thing to do to me too!

It's most commonly seen in ice hockey games as, apparently, it's slightly easier to do on ice; but you can use it as an extremely effective method for stopping.

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This is the website of Matthew Denner, a UK based inline skating instructor. If you're looking to start skating, or improve your current skills, you should take a look around to see what I have to offer.

I try to make my courses goal oriented, whether that is being part of the larger street skating community, or just getting a number of skills that combine well together. I cater for all skill levels, from complete beginner through to competent skaters. When teaching private lessons I treat you as an individual, catering for your abilities and learning rate. And with those courses and lessons my students get their own students area page with access to notes, tips and drills.

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