Lateral Crossover Starts and Stops helps teach players how to use their edged to control their stops. Encourage players to lower their hips to put more pressure on their inside edges.
Description
Coach draws 3 lines across the circle about 6 feet apart.
Players line up on the goal line in 2 lines.
First player in each line starts by facing the same direction. On the whistle they will perform 3 lateral crossovers before coming to a stop.
They then repeat this on each of the lines. Once completed they will skate back to their original line along the outside of the drill.
Key Points
Load edges with pressure by bending knees and dropping hips slightly.
“Snow plow” or point toes towards each other to initiate loading inside edge.
Use leg strength to push down on the ice and scrape.
Encourage players to make snow by stopping.
Make sure to practice the other direction (players facing the other way).
