Backward Skating with Cones Drill
Purpose Defenders practice skating backward. Setup Players line up at the goal line in the corner of the rink. How it Works Coach blows his whistle or says “Go.” First player in line skates backward
Defensive Drills
Skate and Pass Drill
Purpose Defensemen work on passing the puck back and forth while skating backward and then forward. Setup Defensemen form two lines at center ice. How it Works Coach blows his whistle and passes the puck
Triangle Drill
Purpose Defensemen practice skating forward and backward and transitioning between the two. Setup Place three pucks around the faceoff circle. Players start at a puck on the side of the circle. How it Works Coach
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
Defense Zig-Zag Drill
Purpose Defensemen practice skating forward and backward and switching between the two. Setup Players line up at the side of the faceoff circle. How it Works Coach blows