Corner Stops and Starts helps players work on their stops and starts. Challenge players to go as fast as they can so they can stop at higher speeds.

Description

Coach draws lines on the ice to designate starting point for the players and places 3 cones in front of the line. 2 cones staggered and a far in line with the line.

Players line up in the corner.

First player skates to the first cone performing a stop before moving onto the next cone.

Once the player has stopped in both directions they skate around the far cone and then turns towards the net.

Player then receives a pass from the coach and shoots.

Player then returns to line.

Once a player is past the second cone the next player may go.

Have the player leave with a puck to make the drill more difficult.

Key Points

Load edges with pressure by bending knees and dropping hips slightly.

Take off in the next direction by:

• Turning torso in the new trajectory
• Driving knee of outside foot
• Pushing off of inside foot (outside edge)