best padding for release moves?

We have good padding on our rail for learning skills like Tkachev straddled and Jaeger straddled.

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But what’s the best padding to wear on the heels and calves?

Leave a comment if you’ve found pads that work for you.

==== UPDATE: Coach Kyle recommends ice hockey elbow pads. “They fit perfectly have a plastic shell with foam backing. These are the best! They are also slim and flexible and will allow you to point your toes.”

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Jeremy Mosier uses the same thing on the heels. And adds a shin pad (facing backwards) to protect the calf.

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#1 Just Another Opinion on 05.15.09 at 11:46 pm

Elbow pads are probably smaller than knee pads, so better for heels?

#2 Coach Kyle on 05.16.09 at 4:22 am

Hockey elbow pads are the best hands down. They fit perfectly have a plastic shell with foam backing. These are the best! They are also slim and flexible and will allow you to point your toes. Don’t mess with anything else.

Link: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3026158

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