Short Track Tactics - Wide Track Pattern

The wide track pattern is often referred to as the speed track or offensive track. A skater will use this track pattern to reach top speed and to maintain top speed. The wide corner entry and wide corner exit help to alleviate g-forces from the speed skater, allowing the skater to keep their “feet moving“ or the frequency of the crossovers high. The wide track pattern prevents the skater from carving the ice as intensely as a tight track or defensive track. This helps to maintain the speed the skater ha