THE PUCK SHOULD NEVER SLOW YOUR FEET.

For defensemen, a strong skating transition means maintaining speed, balance, and puck control from backward movement into forward acceleration.

This BWC Hockey Academy U15 Prep drill develops that connection through underhandling the puck on the forehand: using fewer, purposeful touches to keep the puck in a protected, playable position throughout the transition.

Quiet hands. Active feet.

The coaching focus is simple:

• Keep the puck in your sweet spot. Close enough to protect, with room to pass, carry, or shoot.

• Let your feet drive the transition. Maintain an athletic stance and avoid unnecessary stickhandling that disrupts your rhythm.

• Accelerate out of the turn. Exit with the puck ready for your next action, without extra touches to recover control.

At Euro Elite Hockey Development, we connect technical execution to game demands. Every repetition should help a player move with purpose, manage pressure, and stay ready for the next play.

Guido Lamberti-Charles | Professional Hockey Coach
Euro Elite Hockey Development

Teaching the game—not just drills.