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  • 4-Shot Backhand Drill

    Drill:1. Setup 4 pucks out in front of the net in the slot2. Players must approach and shoot on Backhand3. Goalie must make save and recover quicklyFocus:1. Backhand shots – approaching the puck and shooting comfortably instead of trying to roll it over to the forehand2. Getting the shot off quickly with no stickhandling3. Goalie…

  • 4-Shot Backhand Drill

    4-Shot Backhand Drill

    Drill:1. Setup 4 pucks out in front of the net in the slot2. Players must approach and shoot on Backhand3. Goalie must make save and recover quicklyFocus:1. Backhand shots – approaching the puck and shooting comfortably instead of trying to roll it over to the forehand2. Getting the shot off quickly with no stickhandling3. Goalie…

  • Last Minute Puck Races

    Drill:Lineup pucks down the middle of the rink between the blue linesMake 2 lines of players in each cornerOn whistle, players race for the puckFirst player tries to score on a breakawaySecond player backchecksFocus:Speed to a loose puckSpeed carrying …

  • Video: Quick Shot

    I often run this ‘Shoot and Break’ drill in my practice.  I like it because it does 2 things:Focuses on the drive toward the net and a quick shotBreaking out with speedIn Game 1 of the Blues/Kings game, I saw a great example of how the first half …

  • Video: Quick Shot

    I often run this ‘Shoot and Break’ drill in my practice.  I like it because it does 2 things:Focuses on the drive toward the net and a quick shotBreaking out with speedIn Game 1 of the Blues/Kings game, I saw a great example of how the first half …

  • Russian Suicides II (The Admiral II)

    Drill:1. Player 1 skates to the other end around the cone2. Player 2 in other corner passes to Player 1 and then backchecks3. After Player 1 shoots, Player 2 skates around the other cone and drill continuesFocus:1. Hard skating 2. Stickhandling and sho…

  • Black Friday Hockey Deals 2021 edition

    Black Friday Hockey Deals 2021 edition

    I stayed up late to find all the Black Friday hockey deals for 2021. I’ve included the best ones below, enjoy! Some of these are affiliate links, which means absolutely nothing changes for you, but if you happen to buy something I’ll get a commission 🙂 Hockey Monkey – coupon code BLACKSAVE25 for 25% off…

  • Sparx Sharpener review and Coupon Code

    Use the Sparx coupon code HOCKEY to save $25 when purchasing. You can learn more about the Sparx sharpener in this review. The post Sparx Sharpener review and Coupon Code appeared first on How to Hockey: Hockey Training and Hockey Tips.

  • Game Day Nutrition Guidelines

    Parents can buy the perfect gear and give their child the best trainer to help their child excel at a sport, but one thing that always seems to get lost in the shuffle is proper nutrition: Sufficient breakfasts, lunches, pre-game and post-game snacks, …

  • Game Day Nutrition Guidelines

    Parents can buy the perfect gear and give their child the best trainer to help their child excel at a sport, but one thing that always seems to get lost in the shuffle is proper nutrition: Sufficient breakfasts, lunches, pre-game and post-game snacks, …