Plow Stops are the second derby stop that we learn in
practice. Plow Stops are my favorite and
so much more effective than a T-Stop.
Remember the three steps to a plow stop:
- Spread your legs a bit wider than your shoulders.
- Use your butt as a counter balance and sit down lower.
- Push on your inside edges. Push your toes together and your heels down into the ground. Dig those edges until you stop. Some people can stop on a dime, others take a little longer and it’s okay.
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| Mel Breakdown throwing a plow stop during the game. |
Start low! Like
everything in derby, it is harder if you are standing up or not as low as you
could be.
Make sure your knees are bendy! Do not lock your knees. You lose your stability you had when you were
low. We know you aren’t low if your
knees are locked.
The stop comes from your inside edges. Those wheels will slip and you will hear a
chattering noise. This is completely
normal. If the plow stops are quiet, you
are not putting enough pressure on your inside edges. Get the feel for it. One side might require less pressure than the
other.
Stay low and don’t be like a buoy and bob around.
Here is another good source for information on Plow Stops:
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