Figure 8 to Crossovers teaches how to use crossovers to attack the net. Encourage players to use their inside and outside edges on the crossover.
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 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 coach then passes player a puck as they go towards the net.
The player then returns to line after they shoot.
Next player may go when the first player gets past the second cone.
Key Points
Looking for smooth turns around the cones maintaining speed and then power out of the second cones with crossovers.
Turns:
- 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)
Crossovers:
- Big step with outside foot over inside foot
- Under push with outside edge of inside foot
