Skating – Race for the puck

Drill:

1. Split players into 2 groups in each and put in each corner
2. Players start by skating backwards to the first cone then forward to goal line (or cone) then backward to last cone.
3. Pick up puck and take it to the goal and shoot

Focus:
1. Skating skills both backward and forward
2. Transitions from forward to backward
3. Stickhandling & shooting

Notes:
This drill can be done 1 of 2 ways:
1. Individual to focus on skating, stick handling and shooting
2. Foot race against other skater for the puck