1 on 1 Keep Away
Purpose Players learn to control the puck while under pressure from a defender. Setup Pair up players of similar skill and give one a puck. How it Works
Backward Skate To Shot
Purpose Defensemen work on skating backward, passing and shooting. Setup Defensemen line up along the boards on one side of the ice. How it Works Coach blows
Escape The Check Drill
Purpose Players learn to get past a check while controlling the puck. Setup Have two lines on either side of the ice, near the boards. A coach is also
Iron Cross Drill
Purpose This drill builds agility, develops quick crossover starts and improves reaction time on the skates. Setup This drill can be done in each of the five circles in
Pivot Drill
Purpose Defensemen work on transitioning between forward and backward skating. Setup Players line up at the blue line. Five cones are placed on the ice. How it Works
Through The Cones
Purpose Pairs of offensive and defensive players learn to work together to beat the other side. Setup Offensive players form two lines in the corner. Defensive players form two
Hop The Lines Drill
Purpose Builds sturdiness and agility on skates. Setup Players line up along the goal line. How it Works Coach blows the whistle or says “Go.” Kids skate
Quick Hands
Purpose Players improve their puck handling and manual dexterity. Setup Place approximately 8 smaller cones in a line with the cones being about 4 feet apart. Players line up
Blue Line Shooting
Purpose Players practice taking shots on goal. Setup Players line up along the blue line. A goalie is in net. How it Works Coach blows his whistle