STATION 1 - Backwards Skating - Players line up against the boards and wait to go on coaches command. Players skate forwards to cone, stop and continue backwards to 2nd cone, stop the continue fwd to 3rd cone etc

STATION 2 - Stops and Starts - Players line up against the boards and wait to go on coaches command. Players skate forwards to cone, stop and continue forward to 2nd cone stop, continue to 3rd cone stop and perform a tight button hook around coach

STATION 3 - Puck Control - Players line up against the boards and wait to go on coaches command. Players are given a puck and asked to make tight turns, controlling the puck around the 6 cones then go to the back of line

STSTION 4 - EDGES - Players line up against the boards and wait to go on coaches command. 1st player skates around the circle 2x in a controlled crossover. 2nd time drill is preformed counter clock wise. 3rd time players skate in twos around both cones and wait in opposite corner

STATION 5 - Passing - Players are partnered and line up across from each other. Players pass forehand through the small hole to their partner. Every time both players pass and receive an accepted pass they are asked to take a big step back

Notes: Key Points

1.skating backwards and stopping technique
2.stopping both ways in a hockey stance
3.stickhandling control, head up and tight/controlled turns
4.crossovers, using edges
5.passing and receiving technique, aiming

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