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Badge Four Skill Progression Your Athlete Can Perform a: Never Sometimes Often Backward two-foot glide covering at least length of body Two-foot jump in place or moving One-foot snowplow stop (left or right) Forward one-foot glide covering at least length of body (left and right)     Skill Progression Breakdown Backward two-foot glide covering at least length of body: Assume standing position with back facing direction of travel. Skate backward using march or wiggle technique, head up and facing forward. Bend knees slightly and extend arms forward. Balance with weight on ball of foot. Glide for length of body with skates parallel.       Two-foot jump in place or moving: Assume a standing position with arms extended forward. Bend knees and push up for a small jump. (If the skater is more comfortable while moving, have him or her perform a small jump while moving.) Land with knees bent and on ball of foot, then rock back to middle/back of blade.       One-foot snowplow stop (left or right): Assume standing position on ice. Skate forward. Glide on both skates. Slide one skate slightly forward and to the side, with toe turned in, and apply pressure to the inside edge of blade for skid action. Come to a gradual stop. The maneuver should be performed in a straight line. Keep arms out for balance. Keep head up and arms extended to the side and slightly forward.       Forward one-foot glide covering at least length of body (left and right): Assume standing position. Skate forward taking small steps. Glide forward on both skates. Balance weight on one skate. Lift other skate to ankle of skating foot. Hold body upright, head up, facing forward and arms to the side and slightly forward. Glide length of body. Repeat task sequence on opposite foot.     Faults & Fixes Chart   Error Correction Athlete hits toe picks. Have the athlete bend the knees more. Athlete has the head down. Have the athlete adjust posture so that arms are out, back is up and eyes are looking forward. Athlete lifts free leg too high. Have the athlete lift foot only to ankle.

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