Figure 8 to Crossovers teaches how to use crossovers to attack the net. When adding a puck challenge players to get the puck on the outside of the turn.
Description
Coach sets up 2 cones staggered in front of the line. A third is placed near the top of the circle.
Players line up in the corner behind the goal line.
On the whistle the first player leaves with the puck and performs a turn towards the boards on the second cone.
The player then moves towards the first cone and again performs a turn to the boards.
After the second cone the player attempts to crossover around all the cones to the middle of the ice.
The player then returns to line after they shoot.
Next player may go when the first player gets past the last cone.
Key Points
Looking for smooth turns around the cones maintaining speed and then power out of the second cones with crossovers.
Reinforce puck control:
- Hands out
- Puck on the outside of the inside foot
- Puck goes first around the cone (practice backhand and forehand)
Challenge players by adding in direction change fakes.
