As the player enters the transition turn, the outside leg is used to establish the turn. If the player is turning to the right, the left leg will establish the turn by having the weight on the inside edge of the back third of the blade. The player's centre of gravity needs to move towards the centre of the turn by shifting the hips towards the right. The hips lead and control the grade of the turn. The tighter the turn, the more the hips need to be lowered and shifted in the direction of the turn. The inside leg, in this case the right leg, remains slightly in front of the left leg with the weight but the weight in on the outside edge of the back third of the blade. Weight should be distributed equally on both legs to prevent any skidding of the skates. The player should also avoid digging the heels of the blades into the ice. This causes excess friction that slows down the transition turn.

As the player glides through the turn, their shoulders should remain square avoiding dropping or leading with the shoulder. If the player is carrying the puck, the puck should always be carried on the outside of the turn. The hand closest to the top of the stick should be kept at the same side avoiding unnecessary crossing of the arms. This provides the player with more control and more options in play. Whether they need to step out and change direction, pass the puck while in the turn, or pull the puck back to keep it away from a defender, this position allows the hands to move freely. Crossing the hands is reserved for very specific situations, such as a rap-a-round.

When the player wants to finish the turn, they shift their weight on the outside leg from the back third of the blade to the toes pushing off and then lift the leg around the inside leg in a crossover. Simultaneously, the inside right leg pushes under on the outside edge. The weight in the inside foot shifts into the toes on the outside edge. The outside left leg then establishes the forward stride on the inside edge and weight is still on the back third of the blade. The inside leg comes off the ice from behind the outside leg and it glides on to the ice with the weight on the inside edge of the back third of the blade. The height of the body does not change coming in and out of the turn.