Mile-long skate
Posted by Kristina Rutherford on January 8, 2009 3:14 PM
Whip your players back into shape with this conditioning drill...
Skating
Tight turns and give-and-go passing
Posted by Kristina Rutherford on December 11, 2008 5:48 PM
This non-stop drill starts with give-and-go passing and then moves into tight turns and a shot on net...
Circle stick handling
Posted by Kristina Rutherford on October 14, 2008 9:57 AM
Teach players to keep their heads up while handling the puck...
Stops, starts, transitions and footwork
Posted by Kristina Rutherford on September 29, 2008 3:39 PM
Pivots from forwards to backwards, lateral crossovers and starts and stops are all part of this classic skating drill...
Suicide skating
Posted by Kristina Rutherford on September 25, 2008 2:59 PM
The suicide drill isn't exactly a player favourite, but it's one of the oldest in the game and one of the best at working players into game shape...
Acceleration and quick feet
Posted by Kristina Rutherford on September 25, 2008 10:55 AM
The triangle speed drill will improve skating fundamentals, including speed, acceleration and lateral mobility...
Skating hard for 45 seconds
Posted by Kristina Rutherford on September 21, 2008 3:54 PM
This drill teaches players the concept that no shift should be longer than 45 seconds if they're giving their all...
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Whether it's the suicide drill or a more creative kind, whip your team into shape with Our Game's skating drills.
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