Sling Shot is a great drill for working on posture and gliding. Encourage players lower their hips in a hockey stance to push on their edges.
Description
Coach sets up 2 cones at the top of the drill.
Players start on the goal line.
Coach directs player to go.
Player skates hard to gain speed then goes into a glide at the cones.
At the cones the player tries to remain in a glide and maintain as much speed as possible with good form.
Once the player gets around the second cone they return to line.
Key Points
Reinforce glide technique:
- Hips low
- Chest up
- Inside and outside edges on the ice
Focus on the balance of the outside edge of the inside foot, ensuring proper ankle bend.
Encourage players to listen to their edges.
Ensure you do drill in both directions.
