Forward, Backward, Sideways Drill
Purpose Players learn practice handling the puck through a variety of game-type movements. Setup Players set up anywhere on the ice. Each player has a puck. How it Works Coach blows whistle. Players take 5
Stop The Bus Drill
Purpose Players learn the basic skill of stopping. Setup Coach and player stand together each holding opposite ends of two short hockey sticks. How it Works First, the coach demonstrates how to stop. They need
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
Pinpoint Shooting Drill
Purpose Players learn to shoot quickly, accurately and under pressure (time). Setup Players form a line about 10 to 12 feet in front of the net. Player gets five pucks. How it Works Coach blows
Obstacle Course Drill
Purpose Players practice skating fundamentals. Also, improves conditioning. Setup Create an obstacle course that goes through many of the skills learned in the various drills in this guide. For
Around The Pylons Drill
Purpose Players learn to skate with the puck. Setup Player starts at the goal line. Two cones are placed on each faceoff dot. How it Works On
Dot Drill
Purpose Players get better at doing tight turns at full speed. Setup Player starts in a corner of the rink. How it Works On "Go", player skates around the
Tight Figure 8’s with Pucks Drill
Purpose Players practice making tight turns while controlling the puck. Setup Place two cones on either side of the 5 circles. Divide your team into 5 different groups –
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.