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RaychelSnr · 09-18-2012, 02:18 PM

The introduction of True Performance Skating, the piece de resistance in NHL 13, affected so many things than just the act of skating itself. In fact, there’s a very good chance that you’ll have to change many aspects of how you play the game — mostly, rooting out all the rather unrealistic bad habits you’ve picked up in year’s past. For those who are struggling to grasp the nuances of the new system, here are a few tips on how to be a better player with NHL 13’s new skating engine.

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Broncos86 · 09-18-2012, 03:54 PM

Ugh, and to think in hockey kids are taught to NOT circle around in hockey, but to hit the brakes and hustle instead. As a coach, if I caught my kids circling around, they'd be in trouble for being lazy.

Swiffle · 09-18-2012, 04:16 PM

Controlling momentum is definitely key. Article has a number of good points. Gliding, or only pushing the stick half-way maintains more control and agility. Haven't tried tweaking this yet, but I wonder how much effect the skate radius has on control, since i'm mostly playing EASHL drop-ins atm.

garyjr33 · 09-18-2012, 07:59 PM

That was my first thought as well Broncos86. This article does make some good points though.

brandon27 · 09-19-2012, 09:31 AM

Some good tips there. Nice read.

09-18-2012, 02:18 PM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	NHL 13: How to Win With True Peformance Skating The introduction of True Performance Skating, the piece de resistance in NHL 13, affected so many things than just the act of skating itself. In fact, there’s a very good chance that you’ll have to change many aspects of how you play the game — mostly, rooting out all the rather unrealistic bad habits you’ve picked up in year’s past. For those who are struggling to grasp the nuances of the new system, here are a few tips on how to be a better player with NHL 13’s new skating engine. Read More - NHL 13: How to Win With True Peformance Skating Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3

09-18-2012, 03:54 PM	#2
Broncos86 Orange and Blue! OVR: 31 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,530 Blog Entries: 5	Re: NHL 13: How to Win With True Peformance Skating Ugh, and to think in hockey kids are taught to NOT circle around in hockey, but to hit the brakes and hustle instead. As a coach, if I caught my kids circling around, they'd be in trouble for being lazy. LanteriX likes this.

09-19-2012, 09:31 AM	#5
brandon27 MVP OVR: 15 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Windsor, ON - Canada Blog Entries: 2	Re: NHL 13: How to Win With True Peformance Skating Some good tips there. Nice read. __________________ Miami Dolphins - Detroit Red Wings - Toronto Blue Jays - Michigan Wolverines - CANADA

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09-18-2012, 04:16 PM	#3
Swiffle Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Jul 2008	Controlling momentum is definitely key. Article has a number of good points. Gliding, or only pushing the stick half-way maintains more control and agility. Haven't tried tweaking this yet, but I wonder how much effect the skate radius has on control, since i'm mostly playing EASHL drop-ins atm.

09-18-2012, 07:59 PM	#4
garyjr33 Pro OVR: 13 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Connecticut Blog Entries: 10	That was my first thought as well Broncos86. This article does make some good points though.