Hard Turn Drill
Defensemen practice making hard turns to go from skating forward to skating backward in this beginner drill.
Defensive Drills
Mirror Drill
Defensemen work on their forward and backward skating skills in this drill. As players improve, you can introduce a puck into the drill and have the forward skating player stick handle.
Two-on-One at Both Ends
Defenders attempt to stop two offensive players from scoring in this high-paced defensive drill!
Agility Skating Drill
In this drill, defensemen practice the various types of skating they need to excel at in games.
Three Laps Drill
Players work on skating backward as fast as they can while maintaining good fundamentals in this drill.
Defense Turns with Step Outs Drill
Defenders practice making defense turns, skating backward and stepping out to the boards in this defensive drill.
Backward Skate To Shot
Defensemen work on skating backward, passing and shooting in this fundamental defensive drill.
Up The Center Drill
Defensemen work on making a good outlet pass to start the breakaway in this drill.
Poke Check Drill
On the poke check, the defender should be going straight stick to puck. In this drill, defenders learn to take the puck away from an offensive player.