What is the most important basic movement skill in ice skating?

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To answer you question the most omportant basic movement skill in ice skating speed or skating skills.

Foot:

Foot movement has to do with your SKATES and FEET. This results in most things hockey has to do with. Speed. With out speed you can play hockey, but you have to have some great skating skills for positioning.

Positioning:

Positioning is another must have to play hockey. Without positioning you would be out of position during a play.