Unique solution with NO REAL COMPETITION

Modern hockey has a simple rule: if a player does not skate efficiently, everything else becomes more expensive – in energy, in time, in results. Precise edge work, acceleration and body control decide who wins the first meter, who still has power in the third period and who avoids overuse injuries. Traditional “more reps” training is no longer enough. Coaches and owners need systems that measure what really happens in each stride and each start, not just what they think they see.

This is exactly where the new AI Skating Analysis with Transactional Skating and Acceleration modules comes in. It is not another gadget or camera toy. It is a professional, deeply integrated solution developed over many years of R&D together with top hockey specialists and elite development centers. Its core promise is simple and ambitious at the same time: turn skating technique into data that can be measured, improved with purpose and tracked over time.

How AI Skating Analysis works in practice

The heart of the system lives in the Fusion Skating Zone. The player skates on a professional HDTS skating treadmill while high‑speed cameras capture movement from the front and the side. Artificial intelligence tracks key points on the body frame by frame and automatically builds a detailed technical report. The coach does not have to tag videos manually or guess from memory – the system does the heavy lifting in the background.

Fusion Skating Zone is an integrated environment: skating treadmill, puck working surface, camera system and specialized software working as one ecosystem. The output is not a “nice video”, but a structured view on the stride: which phase of push‑off is weak, where stability is lost, whether the upper body helps or blocks, how the knees and ankles behave under load. In practice it creates a clear cycle: test – report – targeted training plan – re‑test – visible progress.

Key positions and what we actually measure

To make skating measurable, HDTS experts defined a set of key positions – critical elements that define whether a stride is efficient or wasteful. AI Skating Analysis automatically evaluates, for example:

• Left and right skate tip rotation – how cleanly the blade travels and how much energy is lost in unnecessary rotation.
• Left and right leg stability – whether the support leg holds the line or “shakes” under pressure.
• Vertical/horizontal movement only – if the player “jumps” up and down instead of driving the body forward.
• Arm movement – how well the upper body supports balance and acceleration instead of fighting the legs.
• Full extension of the push‑off leg – whether the player really uses the full potential of each stride.
• Inner knee angle and ankle extension – key indicators of power, control and proper alignment.

All of this happens automatically, without manual marking of angles or frames. The result is a clear report where the coach sees concrete values and trends, not just impressions. It becomes much easier to explain the problem to the player, set priorities and choose the right drills.

New Acceleration module – the decisive moment on the ice

Top‑level hockey today is decided in very short windows: the first three steps after a turnover, the race to a loose puck, the ability to close a gap before a pass is made. That is why acceleration is one of the most important metrics in modern player development. It is not enough to know a player’s top speed. What really matters is how quickly and efficiently they get there.

The new AI Skating Analysis – Acceleration module focuses exactly on this decisive moment. It measures the quality of the start and the build‑up of speed, not just the final time. The system looks at parameters such as leg stability, skate position, center of mass movement, leg and ankle extension, inner knee angle or head direction. Together they show where acceleration is created – and where energy leaks away. Instead of a generic “your start is slow”, the coach can say “your right leg collapses in the second step and your center of mass stays too far back” – and immediately work on it.

From measurement to improvement – connected training

Measurement without action does not win games. That is why AI Skating Analysis is tightly connected with training tools inside the HDTS ecosystem. After testing, the next step is targeted training – the practical side of the player improvement process.

Instructor provides a database of more than 250 proven development exercises on the skating treadmill. The coach can select drills that directly address weaknesses identified in the report – whether it is push‑off extension, knee stability or body position in acceleration.

Live Delay gives the player instant visual feedback: a few seconds after the repetition, they see their own movement on screen. This closes the loop between feeling and reality and helps them understand the correction much faster.

Why AI Skating Analysis is a truly unique solution

AI Skating Analysis is a professional product born from long‑term research and close cooperation with leading hockey centers and coaches around the world. It is used daily in facilities all over the world, where it helps transform subjective coaching into objective, data‑driven development.

For coaches it means real numbers, faster planning and less guesswork. For parents and clubs it brings visible progress and confidence that their investment is anchored in facts, not opinions. For players it builds trust in the process and in their own abilities, because they see their improvement on screen, step by step.

If your center or club wants a skating analysis system that has no real competition and turns every stride into meaningful, measurable progress, reach out to the HDTS team. Let’s talk about how AI Skating Analysis can fit into your environment and help you make training truly meaningful for your players.