The corkscrew is a crucial skating mechanic for hockey players. It involves twisting the body while skating to generate power and balance, making it useful for turning, pivoting, and accelerating. The corkscrew allows players to generate power with minimal effort, maintain balance, control, and puck protection on the ice, and facilitate quick turns and pivots. It is especially useful when attempting to accelerate, as swiveling the hips allows for faster strides and greater speed while maintaining a low centre of gravity.
