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
Skating Drills
Hop The Lines Drill
Purpose Builds sturdiness and agility on skates. Setup Players line up along the goal line. How it Works Coach blows the whistle or says “Go.” Kids skate
Multi-Skate Drill
Purpose Players practice the basic skating skills of turning, stopping and making the switch between forward and backward skating. Setup Divide players into 3 groups, put one group in
Passing While Skating Drill
Purpose Players learn to combine two skills, skating and passing, in this drill. Setup Players form four lines – two facing one net, and two facing the other net.
Z Drill
Purpose Players build the skills necessary to make the transition from forward to backward skating and from backward to forward skating. Setup Players form a single file line on
Star Wars Drill
Purpose Players learn to be strong on their skates. Setup Players line up along the goal line. How it Works Coach stands along the boards at the