Agility Skating Drill
In this drill, defensemen practice the various types of skating they need to excel at in games.
Three Laps Drill
Players work on skating backward as fast as they can while maintaining good fundamentals in this drill.
Board Passing
This drill will have a bit of a learning curve as players need to discover the proper angles to use based on where their teammate is on the ice.
Tire Drill
Players practice shooting through a screen and using a screen to help them score a goal in this drill.
Defense Turns with Step Outs Drill
Defenders practice making defense turns, skating backward and stepping out to the boards in this defensive drill.
Iron Cross Drill
This drill builds agility, develops quick crossover starts and improves reaction time on the skates.
Backward Skate To Shot
Defensemen work on skating backward, passing and shooting in this fundamental defensive drill.
Up The Center Drill
Defensemen work on making a good outlet pass to start the breakaway in this drill.
Poke Check Drill
On the poke check, the defender should be going straight stick to puck. In this drill, defenders learn to take the puck away from an offensive player.