Cross Ice Passing helps players to pass while moving with more speed. Encourage players to pass the puck hard to their target.
Description
Coach draws lines on the ice to designate starting point for the players and places cones at the far end in front to the lines.
Players line up behind the starting point on either side of the drill.
Both the first player skates towards the cones. The player with the puck performs a pass while moving towards the player without the puck. That player then returns the puck with a pass before the cones.
Both players turn to the outside of the drill and again perform the passing sequence.
Players switch lines once they return.
Next players may go once they cross the starting line.
Key Points
Ensure players use proper passing technique:
- Using heel of stick
- Push and pull with hands
- Follow through with bottom hand
