Agility Skating Drill
Purpose Defensemen practice the various types of skating they need to excel at in games. Setup Defenseman lines up at the goal line in the corner of the rink.
Race To The Puck Drill
Purpose Players work on skating with speed. Setup Players line up at opposite ends of the goal line at both ends of the ice. How it Works
High, Low Shots Drill
Purpose Players practice handling the puck, cutting and shooting. Setup Place a cone at the top of one faceoff circle and a cone at the bottom of the other
1 Lap Puck Control Drill
Purpose Puck control over a long distance. Setup Players line up in the corner of the rink. Give the first six players pucks. How it Works Coach
Station Passing Drill
Purpose Players practice a variety of passing skills. Setup Create five groups of players and station each group at one of the circles. How it Works A
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