Shot From The Slot Drill
Purpose Players practice passing, stickhandling and shooting. Setup A cone is placed at the bottom of each faceoff circle. Players form two lines one on each side of the
Poke Check Drill
Purpose Defenders learn to take the puck away from an offensive player. Setup Pair up players of similar skill. The offensive player gets a puck. How it Works
One on One – Full Ice Drill
Purpose Pits offensive and defensive players against each other one on one. Setup A puck is placed behind each net. Offensive players line up in opposite corners of the
3 Goalie Drill
Purpose Players practice one-touch passing. Setup Create three groups of players and put one group in each zone. How it Works A coach blows his whistle or
Lines Drill
Purpose A conditioning drill that also helps players improve their quick starts andstops as well as their skating. Setup Players line up at the goal line. How it Works Coach blows his whistle or says,
Scramble Drill
Purpose Players practice puckhandling while skating. Setup 5 players line up on each goal line (10 players total in the drill).Each player has a puck. How it Works Coach blows whistle or says, “Go.”Players skate
Two-on-Two with Loops Drill
Purpose Pairs of offensive and defensive players learn to work together to beat the other side. Setup Offensive players set up on opposite ends of the goal line. Defenders set up at the
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
Tough Passes Drill
Purpose Players learn to deal with bad passes. Setup Players form two lines along the boards. Two coaches stand at center ice. How it Works A coach blows his whistle or says “Go” to start.