ONE ON TWO FIGURE 8 PUCK PROTECTION (with players)

This is a great drill to work on puck protection and executing tight turns with some pressure on you. A lot of the time we do drills through cones and tires, by adding the player’s this drill becomes more of a realistic simulation to the game.  3 takes 2’s spot, 2 at the end of the line and 1 takes 3’s spot.  GET PLAYERS MOVING FAST!

Keys to the Drill

Shielding puck. Keeping your body between the defender and your puck.

Keep momentum by executing c cuts with outside leg

On the turns lead with your hips

Maintain strong but loose upper body to be able to make a quick move or get a shoot off

Checkers are stationary but allowed to get stick on puck if they can.