The Straddle drill is a great way to work on a players inside edges. Use this drill to teach players put pressure on their inside edges.
Initiation Skills Series
Skating
Shooting
Small Area Games
Passing
Puck Control
Turns
Crossovers
Stops
Sling Shot Backwards is a drill to develop backwards skating and edge control. Encourage players to have a deep knee bend and extend through the hips.
Catch and Shoot helps players to practice receiving the puck before releasing their shot. Players should be absorbing the puck as with their hands as it comes towards...
Single Circle Backwards is a drill to develop backwards skating and edge control. Encourage players to have a deep knee bend and extend through the hips.
Bumper Shot is a great drill for helping players set their feet before shooting. By ensuring the feet are in the correct position it sets the player up for success with...
Cross Ice Skating drills are a great way to teach skating fundamentals. Use this drill to help players put pressure on their outside edges.
Cross Ice Skating drills are a great way to teach skating fundamentals. This drill progression is great fro helping players with their backward stride.
Reaction Shooting is used to help a player work on their hands to prepare their release for a shot. Encourage players to get their hands out in front of their body...
Cross Ice Skating drills are a great way to teach skating fundamentals. Use this drill to help players put pressure on their outside edges while skating backwards.
Sling Shot Pivot is a drill that advances backwards skating and edge control. Encourage players to keep their chest up and keep hips under shoulders.
Reaction Shooting is used to help a player work on their hands to prepare their release for a shot. Have players work on their deception before they shoot the puck.
Puck Handle Shuttle helps players work on their hands in a tight space. Encourage players to get their hands out and the puck beside their body.