Check out these drills from Cathy Andrade's 2023 TCS Live presentation on Leveraging Crossover Patterning for Accelerated Skating Development.
Cathy Andrade has coached tens of thousands of lessons to athletes rang- ing from youth hockey players through NCAA Division I, NHL & Olympic players, for the past 38 years. Andrade’s methods and accomplishments have been recognized nationally for her work with hockey players in the Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, NHL.com, The Coaches Site, and local publications. She is also a participating coach in the NHL Coaches’ Association’s Female Development Program.
Andrade got players moving with her presentation on Leveraging Crossover Patterning for Accelerated Skating Development. Edgework, turning and transitions were the keys of the day, as she showcased techniques to improve both forward and backward skating. Incorporate these patterns into your practice to get your players skating like pros.
POWER SKATING DRILLS A
DESCRIPTION
- Single Hockey Pattern.
- Double Hockey Pattern.
- Triple Hockey Pattern.
KEY POINTS
- One forward crossover both directions.
- Two forward crossovers both directions.
- Three forward crossovers both directions.
POWER SKATING DRILLS B
(Video in DRILLS A)
DESCRIPTION
- Single Hockey Pattern with Puck movement.
- Open Mohawk Single Hockey Pattern.
- Punch Stop Double Hockey Pattern.
- Puck Protection Double Hockey Pattern.
KEY POINTS
- There is a separation of upper/lower body movements. The hands (puck) move first the the feet.
- The open Mohawk creates time/space and separation. The crossover creates acceleration.
- Two crossovers with a punch stop in the opposite direction.
- Two crossovers to an open mohawk(to outside edge) for a puck protection move.
POWER SKATING DRILLS C
(Video in DRILLS A)
DESCRIPTION
- Backward Single Hockey Pattern.
- Backward Double Hockey Pattern.
- Backward Triple Hockey Pattern.
KEY POINTS
- Backward Crossovers both direction.
- Backward Crossovers both direction.
- Backward Crossovers both direction.
POWER SKATING DRILLS D
(Video in DRILLS A)
DESCRIPTION
- Backward Mohawk Hockey Pattern.
- 3-Turn Backward Hockey Pattern.
- Open Mohawk Backward Double Hockey Pattern.
- Forward Inside Double 3-Turn Hockey Pattern.
KEY POINTS
- Forward/Backward Mohawk backward crossover pattern.
- One foot 3-turn to a backward crossover.
- Defensive Drill: Two backward crossovers with a step into an open Mohawk.
- One foot double 3-Turn (forward inside-backward outside-forward inside) into two forward crossovers.
