Backward Skating with Cones Drill
Defenders practice skating backward with proper form in this beginner drill.
Defensive Drills
Skate and Pass Drill
Defensemen work on passing the puck back and forth while skating backward and then forward in this drill.
Triangle Drill
In this drill, defensemen practice skating forward and backward and transitioning between the two. As players get more familiar with this drill they should try to go faster and faster.
Pivot Drill
Defensemen work on transitioning between forward and backward skating in this great defensive drill.
Defense Zig-Zag Drill
In this drill, defensemen practice skating forward and backward and switching between the two.