Drill 1:
Skate as shown around pylons. Coach or player makes pass to the slot.
Then do the same on the other side of the boards. Switch pylons so players use other side of skate edges.
Do drill both sides of boards.
Learning skills:
- Quick movement in front of the net
- Edge control
- Deaking- lateral movement
Drill 2:
Player x1 skates as shown. Coach make pass to player x1 who then turns to a backskating position
(after receiving the pass) in ready position to make pass to player x2 in the low slot.
Player x2 skates as shown and make one timer on net. Do drill both sides of the boards.
Learning skills:
- As above
Note: The pylons in Drill 1 and the two closest in Drill 2 are close together (4-6 ft) to force the players to make quick movements from one edge of the skate to the other.
Thanks to Rick Moule
for his drill submissions.
Rick Moule
Coach & Trainer, OMHA, MTHL