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A few centimeters too late, and it’s over. That’s why every pass needs preparation — especially on the outside, where every mistake can turn dangerous. The less time you spend there, the lower your chance of catastrophe.

 

ask any skater what's the scariest position in short track.
outside the pack, in the corners. no doubt that's the most dangerous place to be.
here's how an olympic champion set up, his outside pass. first, he uses a small gap to accelerate without worrying about the skaters in front. next, he takes a wider track, covering more distance, but going faster than his opponent. he reads the situation and adjusts his line to avoid the other skater's track patten while keeping his speed. with perfect timing, he exits the attacking corner quickly, shoulder to shoulder, and finishes a clean pass before the next corner entry. just a few centimeters later, and it could have been a disaster. preparation is key. the less time you spend outside, the fewer the surprises.