Hockey roller-skating is a popular recreational activity for many children and adults. While the rules are similar to traditional hockey, it can be played outdoors on the pavement with a ball instead of hockey puck. When beginning to learn the basics of roller hockey, it is crucial to learn how to stop. The T-stop and power slide techniques are two popular ways to stop.
Step 1
Learn to stop using the T-stop technique. To do this, begin skating at a reasonable pace. Keep your knees bent with both feet facing forward, and transfer your weight to the dominant foot. Place you other foot perpendicular to the dominant one, making sure it is behind your dominant foot---otherwise your skates will collide, causing a fall. This makes an "L" or "T" shape. Apply pressure with your back foot, creating friction. This will allow you to stop.
Step 2
Learn to stop using the power slide technique. To do this, begin skating at a medium speed and gradually increase speed as your technique improves. Lean into the inside as you make a sharp turn. Stretch your outside leg out, letting the skate slide---but make sure to keep the skate on the ground. Allow the inside skate to rotate, becoming perpendicular to the outside skate. Apply pressure on the outside skate to come to a stop.
Step 3
Practice each of these techniques until you have perfected them both. Both stopping techniques are useful in different scenarios, so it is useful to be familiar with both methods.
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