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.
Around the Cone & Shoot Drill
Purpose Players practice skating, passing, and shooting. Setup Place two cones on the ice near the blue line. Players form two lines on the goal line, one on each side
Up The Center Drill
Purpose Defensemen work on making a good outlet pass to start the breakaway. Setup You need a defenseman, a center and a wing. How it Works Coach shoots
Hard Turn Drill
Purpose Defensemen practice making hard turns to go from skating forward to skating backward. Setup Players line up at the goal line near the boards. How it Works Coach
Stickhandle Drill
Purpose Players practice stickhandling at half and full speed. Setup Players set up anywhere on the ice. Each player has a puck. How it Works Coach blows
Hit the Net Drill
Purpose Players learn to shoot the puck on net. Setup Players form two lines in front of each net. Give each line a puck (or several pucks, if available.)
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