Inside Edge to Acceleration is a great drill for teaching inside edge control. Have payers transfer their weight as they move down the ice to build to a fake.

Description

Players line up in the corner behind the goal line.

On the whistle the first player leaves with the puck and performs 3 changes in direction. The coach is assisting these turns to emulate a game situation by directing the player with their stick.

After the third turn the player attempts to crossover towards the net and takes a shot.

The player then returns to line.

Players can be used as guide or “coach checker”

Key Points

The next player inline can go when the player in front of them starts their crossovers.

Looking for smooth turns around the cones maintaining speed.

This is building to fakes so the cones should be be fairly tight. Looking for changes in angle of skates and shifting weight side to side.

Emphasis on getting to the middle of the ice quickly using crossovers.

Ensure players use proper puck handling technique:

• Grip
• Rolling wrists
• Puck in front
• Using heel of stick

Make sure to do drill in both directions.