What is a hockey stop used for?

Stopping quickly on ice.

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Why: The hockey stop is a quick way to stop on the ice.

Huh, didn't know that: The hockey stop is a quick way to stop on the ice.

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Answer: Stopping quickly on ice. The hockey stop is a quick way to stop on the ice.

  1. Scouting America: Skating www.scouting.org/merit-badges/skating
    Perform a hockey stop
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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