Zig Zag Glide Turn is a good drill for trying to maintain speed through turns. When adding a puck challenge players to get their hands in front of their body.
Description
Coach sets up 3 cones in a triangular pattern
Players line up in the corner at the goal line
Coach sends players to go around the cones performing glide turns at each one.
Next player goes when the first player gets to the last cone.
Key Points
Looking for smooth turns around the cones maintaining speed.
Work on proper turn technique:
- Hips down
- Shoulders back
- Inside shoulder up
- Counter balance with inside hip
- Rotate shoulders to initiate turn
- 2 feet on the ice (inside and outside edges)
Have players get their hands in front of their body to help guide the puck.
