Figure 8 helps to teach maintaining speed through turns. Encourage players to maintain control over both edges.

Description

Coach sets up 2 cones per line of players.

Players line up on the boards (or behind a marker).

On the whistle the first player in line goes and practices turns in sequence around the cones.

On the double whistle the player returns back to the line.

Key Points

Looking for smooth turns around the cones maintaining speed.

Work on proper glide 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)