The Effects of BungeeSkate[superscript]TM Training on Measures of On-Ice Acceleration and Speed

Abstract

Previous research has stated that dry land sled pulling trains first step quickness in hockey players. Further research has demonstrated that off-ice horizontal training (sled pull, parachute, etc.) relates well to on-ice acceleration and speed. However, there is limited literature pertaining to on-ice resistance training that aims to enhance speed and acceleration in hockey players. The purpose of the present study was to determine if on-ice BungeeSkate training will improve on-ice speed and acceleration in youth hockey players.