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Comparison of practice techniques from U20 to NHL teams, to NHL prospects to European pro’s.

This is a video of a Canadian U20 Major Junior Practice.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2010120115481453

This is a game day practice for Washington of the NHL
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20101201153716969

This is a regular practice not on a game day for Detroit of the NHL.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20101126094427789

This is a pre season practice for NHL players a few weeks before training camp.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20101007153238371

This is TPS a Finnish pro elite team practice in the spring session of training.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080722011539271

This is a NHL prospects summer camp the Flames ran a few years ago.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080722063834581



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B6 - 3-0, 4-0 Pass-Regroup-Shoot, Detroit - Pro

Key Points:
Pass hard, give a target, call for the pass and fill all three lanes. Leave in groups of 3 or 4. Make sure everyone gets at least one pass in each direction.

Description:
1. Three or four leave from one end.
2. Skate to the big ice and pass.
3. Cross the far blue line and turn back.
4. Attack with a triangle or box.
5. Three or four at the other end leave when the oringinal players regroup.

Alternative is to pass and regroup with a player at the other end to practice a deep breakout.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20101201091116573

B6 3-0,4-0 Pass-Regroup-Shoot-Pro
https://youtu.be/vN3gzdRj12k


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O - Tarasov Training Soviets to Music

This is a video from the Soviet Era when Tarasov was coaching. Great stuff. The players weight train and do exercises to music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVaZdZnTytY


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B600 - Regroup, Hinge, Middle D Rush Detroit - Pro

Key Points:
Middle D comes late as a second wave and lead the rush.

Description:
1. F1 and F2 leave and regroup with D1.
2. D1 pass to D2 who hinges to the wide lane then pass back to D1.
3. F1 and F2 delay to stay onside while D1 crosses the blue line with the puck.
4. D2 support the attack from the mid point.
5. D1 pass or take a shot.

Repeat the other direction with F3 and F4 regrouping with D3 and D4.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=201011280928188

B600 Regroup, Hinge, Middle D Rush-Pro
https://youtu.be/X9JlBNE9hk0


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B600 - Regroup, Hinge, Quick Up-Detroit - Pro

Key Points:
Hinge and push the puck up the ice quickly. Strong side F stretch and weak side give middle support.

Description:
1. F1 skate and regroup with D1.
2. D1 skate to the middle and pass to D2 in the wide lane.
3. D2 quick up to F2 who stretches on the strong side boards.
4. F1 and F2 attack.

Repeat the other way with F3 regrouping with D3.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20101128092923497

B600 Regroup, Hinge, Quick Up-Pro
https://youtu.be/l_2mKQ5w2IE


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B2 Defenseman Shooting Drills-Washington - Pro

This pdf has most of the drills Washington did in their practice. I have to draw up the shooting one below.

B2 Defenseman Shooting Drills-Washington - Pro

This video shows the D holding the puck in and shooting, going D to D, working on power play shooting.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20101126080525835


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T - Babcock - Detroit Practice - Pro

Non game day practice. Warm up with full ice flow drills and then work on team play, the forecheck, nzone regroups, the power play, breakout and pk. After practice the players stay on and work on individual skills.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131103105820778


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B2 - Cross and Drop Shooting - Pro

Key Points:
Quick feet. Make the cross and drop then head to the net for a rebound. Shooter must hit the net. If no shot go five hole or shoot low to the far side to produce a rebound.

Description:
1. Coach pass to the F1 on the inside.
2. F1 pass to F2 who crosses the blue line and and makes a drop pass to F1.
3. F1 skate to the top of the circle and shoot.
4. F2 go to the net for a rebound.
5. Change sides.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20210509155801902

https://youtu.be/WgeRwkg0348


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C2 - 2-0 - 2-1 - Pro

Key Points:
Give a target, time skating to be available, face the puck.

Description:
A.
-Two players rush 2-0 and attack the far end.
-The non shooting player pass to the next 2 who skate in from the lineup on the boards.

B
- Progress to a D making the pass then follow the play up the ice.
-The D defends a 2 on 1 and then make a pass to the next 2 F who attack the original D.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20101124090608783

https://youtu.be/sH78CP-apYI


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B6 - Shots Wide and Middle - Pro

Key Points:
Shoot while skating. Hit the net. First player look for rebounds from second shooter. This is a good warm up for the start of practice.

Description:
a. #1 leave with a puck and shoot from the wide lane.
b. #2 also leave with a puck and give and go with a coach at the far blue line. Shoot from the middle lane.
c. Switch corners after1.5-2 minutes.

*Alternative is for #1 to give and go with the first player in the far corner.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20101121083329655

https://youtu.be/n2Yk_ffrxDI


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B6 - Big Horseshoe-Washington - Pro

Key Points:
In the big horseshoe players give a target and call for the pass. Time the first pass so you are ready to pass to the player on the boards. Coaches have some pucks to give players if a pass fails. Follow the shot for rebounds. Do about 1.5-2 minutes on each side.

Description:
1. #1 leave for a pass from the other corner.
2. #2 in each corner skate inside for a pass from #3.
3. #2's skate and pass to #1 on the wall.
4. #1 attack the net, shoot and rebound.
5. #2's now skate in an arc saving ice and timing to get a pass from #3.
6. Repeat this flow.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20101120100556746

https://youtu.be/6ixnXk1qq6s


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T2 - C3 Breakout 5-2 Regroup 5-3 - RB Pro

Key Points:
Breakout 5 vs 2 defenseman and then regroup on the whistle 5 on 3. Give support on the strong side boards and the middle. Weak side forward can stretch. Attack with 4 in the scoring area. Weak side D jump into the rush.

Description:
A.
1. D1 and D2 shoot from the blueline.
2. Five players in the zone breakout vs D1-D2

B.
3. Attack 5 on 2 until a scoring chance.

C.
4. Coach whistle and attackers regroup with pass from the coach in the neutral zone.
5. Attack again 5 on 3 vs. original D and a new forward.
6. Repeat with a new group and original D the other direction.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090818155502564

https://youtu.be/QUXNYQPAqT4


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T2 - C3 Breakout to Beat the Passive Trap - RB Pro

Key Points:
Attack 5 on 2 but 3 coaches are in the neutral zone lanes to mimic the nzone trap. Get the puck deep behind the defenders. Play 5-2 in the zone.

Description:
1. C pass back to middle D.
2. F1 Stretch, F2 low middle support, F3 and D2 in wide lanes, D1 in middle.
3. Hinge wide and back to the middle.
4. Pass wide and make a wide entry.
5. Attack with 4 players in the scoring zone.
6. Repeat in the other direction.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090814073711288

T2 - C3 Breakout vs the Trap-RB
https://youtu.be/bav30P6IqPY


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B6 Building a Power Play

Key Points:
Start by practicing point shots and screens then move to one timers and the shot pass. Add a low cycle and change sides. Progress into a diamond. Practice one timers from off wing and shot passes on the proper wing.

Description:

A. Point Shots and Screen

1. 1 Bounce pass the puck to the point.
2. 1 screen and 2 drag and shoot.
3. 1 rotate to the point and 2 to the other corner.
4. Repeat with 3 pass and screen and 4 shoot. You can add a D to D one timer.

B. Create Options, One Timer, Shot Pass, Rotate into a 1-3-1 Diamond

1. #1 shoot and go to diagonal dot # 4 the same
2. Point now fake a shot and pass across for a one timer or a shot pass.
3. Progress to a low cycle and point pass where cycles attacking the seam and passing low then head to the net and #5 passes to the point.
4. We will add the weak side D into mid slot to move into a 1-3-1 diamond.


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T4 - B500 - Defensive Zone Skating - RB Pro

Key Points:
This is the easiest way to introduce defensive zone coverage. Move the puck to each corner, each point, at the half wall and behind the net. Players rotate so they have sticks in passing lanes and toe caps facing where they can have a Man-You-Puck triangle so with the head on a swivel they see their man and the puck.

Description:
1. Players start off with a box and one in the middle.
2. Coach points to where the puck is and the players hustle to the proper defensive position.
3. Sticks in the passing lanes and a man-you-puck triangle for role 4.
4. Skate to 5 spots.
5. Straight line stop and start skating.
6. Create a man on and box behind.
7. Low forward (often centre) support when puck is in corners or at point.
8. Low forward pressure puck at the hash (half wall).
9. Wings cover points and come down to hash if puck is below goal line.
10. D pressure in their corner, in front and half way to the high F3.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090817105908648

T4 - Defensive Zone Skating - RB Pro
https://youtu.be/SkXnlmn6lXk


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DT400 - Transition Game of Low Battles with Point Support - Youth

Key Points:
Great game that I learned from Art Krusel 'RIP'to practice cycling, going to the net, screening, tipping, point shots, shot pass, one timers on offense. On defense you have the low zone coverage and communication skills. As well as individual techniques like sealing the stick to the outside, tying up sticks, boxing out, switching, all from the defensive side.

Description:
1. One team is lined up behind each faceoff dot. From one to tree players leave at a time.
2. The next player in line plays the joker at the point and must pass or shoot within a second. Defenders do not check the joker as he can’t go in and score.
3. The coach dumps the puck in or shoots on net and the teams race for the puck. Whoever gets the puck can shoot right away.
4. When the defending team gets the puck they must pass to their joker at the point to transition to offense.
5. If the puck is shot out of the zone the coach passes to the non offending joker.
6. Play 20-30” and on the whistle the players pass to the coach and skate hard out of the zone before the coach shoots a new puck in.

DT400 3-3 Krusel Battling Game – Pro W
https://youtu.be/e80Cod_L2So

DT400 - 3-3 Krusel Battling Game – Jasper Camp
https://youtu.be/Z8D_TEv1OkU


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DT400 - Perry Pearn Game Rotation - Youth

Key Points:
This game allows the coach to focus on the attack or defending deep in the zone. You can play this game in situations from 1-1 to 5-5. It is a great rotation to practice specialty teams if you have 3 lines because it gives the players some rest and they alternate between pp and pk (one F would leave the zone) The defenders have to clear the zone with control of the puck. With situations over a 3 on 3 I would move the resting players back to the far blue line.

Description:
1. Players line up within a stick length of the red line if you have 2 groups or only ½ ice; otherwise behind the red or far blue line.
2. Three players attack three defenders.
3. Defenders must carry the puck out of the zone before passing to team waiting team mates.
4. Three new players attack vs the original offensive players.
5. Keep score, implement skill (only forehand passes) or team play rules (goals originate from below the goal line).
6. Allow offensive players to cross the blue line on transition.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140610132358226

https://youtu.be/bSbwtyECAew

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.812167186359747/10159825673925931


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D5 - Keepaway Contest - College - Youth

Key Points:
All 4 Game playing roles are practiced. Have rules like, only forehand passes, only backhand, an escape move before passing, 3 hard strides, one touch, 2 " only, all skate backward, hold the stick with only one hand, saucer passes. 5 or 7 passes = 1 point.

Description:
1. Groups have an area of the rink or else one group at at time has so many seconds to make as many passes as possible.
2.Good activity to warm up with if the goalies are working with a coach.
3. Use rules that include skating, passing skills, puck handling skills such as pivots.
4. Keep score and switch opponents. I point for every 5-7 passes.

D5 Keepaway Contest – College M
https://youtu.be/PEcjwFS9uKM

D4 - Keepaway and Score - Mike Johnston
https://youtu.be/IB8Da0_C340

D500 - Four Games of Keepaway - U15 G
https://youtu.be/wLnS0QLNiFQ


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D400 Breakout and Forecheck Contest

Key Points:
This is a breakout vs forechecking pressure contest. Keep score and the coach can focus on any one of the 4 game playing roles.

Description:
1. Coach shoot a puck in.
2. Red #1 and #2 try to breakout of zone.
3. Purple #1 and #2 forecheck and try to score.
4. On a goal or when the puck is carried over the bluleline repeat.
5. Now Purple 1 and 2 break out vs Red 3 and 4.
6. If the puck is shot out the coach puts in another puck.


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D200 Cross Ice Uneven Situations - U18 F

Key Points:
Play 1-2, 1-3, 2-3 to work on both offensive and defensive out number situations.
Stess good habits and moving the puck to a player in better position.
The coach can also implement modified rules to create situation. i.e. goals must come from one timers.

Description:
1. Coach shoots the puck in.
2. Coach calls 2-1, 3-2, etc.
3. Alternate advantage.
4. Play 20-30 seconds.
5. Keep score.

On the whistle either.
a. Pass the puck to the coach.
b. Pass to goalie who passes to a team mate coming on.
c. Pass to team mate coming on. You could also simply leave the puck.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090802114759629

https://youtu.be/KeX2ZU-XU5o


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T2-4 – D100 - Full Ice Specialty Team Practice - RB Pro

Key Points:
Practice the breakout, neutral zone entry, attack, forecheck and power play set up. The penalty killers practice the forecheck, and defensive zone coverage. It is great if you can get another team to practice with you and take turns with 5 min. power plays each in all situations and have a few minutes between each situation to review your systems with the players.

Description:
Divide into two teams with the extra players on the bench. If possible have someone run the score clock to make it game like.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090802114800166

https://youtu.be/i7XQ9oObsSI


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D1- Puck Dog – Jasper Camp

Key Points:
Encourage the players to use moves and fakes, change of pace and to protect the puck.

Description:
This game has the players line up at the end of the rink in the A2 formation. Each player has a
puck. One player (who is 'it') is at the blue line and calls out 'British Puck-dog.' The players stickhandle
the puck, trying to get to the end without being checked. If a player loses the puck, she
becomes 'it' and is in the middle checking. The last player with a puck wins.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090802114801644

https://youtu.be/gUoOmOMdSSw

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.781992059377260/10159714363415931


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D200 With Jokers at Both Ends 1-1 to 3-3 - RB U17

Key Points:
Regroups and give and goes are stressed.

I did this with the U17-U20 morning skills group. By regrouping it gives the players awareness of the ice behind and by having them pass to the player behind the opponents net it encourages one timers and getting open. Defensive players don't check the jokers but instead work on role 4 of covering players away from the puck. I now make a rule that the jokers must either one touch the pass or skate; so either the puck or the player moves. They can also go to the other side of the net. Rotation is play, be a joker, rest.

Description:
Each team has a Joker at each end. You must regroup with your defensive joker when you gain possession on the puck and pass to the offensive joker before shooting.

A. Coach dumps in puck. Play 20-30"

1. On possession regroup.
2. Make breakout pass.
3. Pass to low offensive joker.
4. Get open for a pass.
5. Try to score.

On each turnover you must regroup.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090817103542544

https://youtu.be/x0A2fjzqJxY


T – The Four Game Playing Roles - Explanation
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E1 Gambling Shootout - U18 F

Key Points:
Simulate a real shootout by placing the puck on the dot and the player starting on the whistle and the goalie not moving until the player touches the puck. Get the goalie used to shootout skating.

Description:
1. One player at a time shoots.
2. Simulate a real shootout with the same rules.
3. Players bet and go to one side if they think a goal will be scored and the other side if they think save.
4. Players who bet wrong must skate across and back.
5. Alternate ends.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20111004080315971

https://youtu.be/vret0nryb0g


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This game is coached by Reijo Routsalainen who was a great NHL and Finnish National Team defenseman. The players in the white helmets are from the U20 and U17 teams and the coloured helmets from the pro teams. Rejo talks with the players at the end and stresses that they must work hard on both offense and on defense.
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D200 Cross Ice Game 1-1, 2-2 - RB Pro

Key Points:
Practice all 4 game playing roles in cross ice games. A 1-1 practices role 1, player with the puck vs. Role 3, player checking the puck carrier. 2-2 adds Role 2, player getting open for a pass and Role 4, player covering away from puck. Keep score use short shifts.

Description:
1. Players line-up outside blue line.
2. Coach dumps the puck in.
3. Players from each side battle for the puck.
4. Play 1-1, 2-1, 2-2, 3-2, 3-3.
5. Add modified rules to work on skills or team play skills and habits.
6. Shifts between 15-30 seconds.
7. KEEP SCORE

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140602170615993

https://youtu.be/tL3gw5deg0o


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DT400 - 1-1, 2-1, 2-2 Transition Game using 2/3 ice - U16

Key Points
Defending player stay on the defensive side. Supporitng player give a target for the pass and get into an open lane.

The big left shooting adult with the u16 Boy's is Dany Heatley. He had just won the NHL ROY and I asked him to come say hi to the boy's. He was having fun so he stayed the whole practice then signed autographs and joined them in picture. Great guy.

Description
1.F1 attack D1 at each end.
2. Players line up on the boards with the first player in line D1 supporting the defense.
3. The coach can determine whether the supporting defender is passive or active.
4. On a turnover or a goal the breakout pass is made to the supporting defender from D1 to F2..
5. Carry the puck to the red line or if the team has a full ice practice, carry the puck to the far blue line.
6. F2 Attack vs. the original attacker F1.

College W
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090726104059741

U16 B
https://youtu.be/VmD_Pj0d0xU



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A Backward Skating Tag Game - Jursinov

Jursinov came to run skills practices one week a month for the Red Bulls in Salzburg. M_W for the 2 pro teams and T-Th for the U20-U17 who are in this video. Jursi was Tikonov's assistant during the Soviet domination of hockey in the 70-80's. He played for the Soviet teams on many world championships and Olympics. In 98 when NHL players were allowed in the Olympics the Russian players insisted that he coach the team or they would refuse to play. They won silver that Olympics. He was asst. coach the next 2 Olympics. Jursi and Juhani played against each other in many international games and are great friends. Jursi coached TPS for about 5 seasons which is in Turku, Finland where Juhani lives. I have done some clinics along with Jursi and Juuso (Juhani Wahlsten) and it makes me look like I am smart when I walk into an arena or presentation hall with two IIHF Hall of Famers. (you can fool the people some of the time)
The player who no one can catch when he is skating backwards is Otso Rantakari who won the ROY in Finland two years ago. Fantastic skater and really smart D.

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A Backward Skating Tag Game - Jursinov

Key Points:
Backward acceleration, fakes, tight turns, back striding.

Description:
1. Players line up in the neutral zone.
2. Start with 1 and 2 skating forward chasing 3 who is skating backward.
3. When tagged #3 now becomes a chaser and whoever tagged him skates backward.
4. Go about 15 seconds.
5. The next three players repeat.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090819102316477

https://youtu.be/HjIyVgYU_Nc


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F-A6 - Quick Feet Conditioning Skate - RB Pro

Key Points:
Player should keep their feet moving all the time. Coach move the pattern around the rink so you don't break the ice and ruin it for the next group.

Description:
1. Players leave in small groups with at least a 1:4 work rest ratio.
2. Skate a lateral S pattern do they turn both right and left.
3. Sprints should be less than 10 seconds.
4. Can also be done with pucks.

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O - Off Ice Stickhandling - HS

Key Points:
Stress good mechanics of rolling the wrists, controlling the stick with the top hand.

Description:
1. The coach demonstrates good technique and the players practice.
2. Use tennis balls, hockey balls, stickhandling balls, roller hockey pucks, racquet balls, etc.
3. Handle the ball all around the body,
4. Handle multiple balls and balls with different weight and bounce.
5. Juggle the balls up and down the stick.
6. Handle while standing on one foot.
7. Handle while on a balance board or ball.
8. Keepaway, small games, etc..

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2008090122230476



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B6 Puck Handling Skills-Zig Zag - College W

Key Points:
Separate the movement of the upper and lower body by doing these exercises to loosen the shoulders.

Description:
1. Players line up in diagonal corners in the B6 Formation.
2. Skate in big arcs down the ice and perform different tasks with the puck. These are some examples but players can practice every possible move both forehand and backhand.

a. Keep the hands and feet moving quickly.
b. Skate arcs with the puck only on the forehand side of the blade.
c. Skate arcs with the puck only on the backhand side of the blade.
d. Do heel to heel glides one way then the other.
e. Fake passes then protect the puck.
g. Fake shots.

Finish with a shot at each end of the ice.
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