Stationary Stickhandling Drill
Purpose Players learn to stickhandle around another player. Setup Pair up players and give one a puck. How it Works Coach blows his whistle or says “Go.”
Stickhandling Drills
Head Up Drill
Purpose Players learn to control the puck while keeping their head up Setup Players line up across from each other on opposite sides of the ice. Each player has a
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
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
Puck Exchange Drill
Purpose Players form two lines – one at each goal line. Setup Players form two lines – one at each goal line. How it Works Coach blows whistle.First player in each line skates forward toward
One-on-One Drill
Purpose Players practice stickhandling and controlling the puck in a competitive situation. Setup Players pair off and set up anywhere on the ice. How it Works Coach blows his whistle. The two players go one-on-one
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
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
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 –