Hockey Drills

Return to Drills Index

Tight Turns 8 Dots

For age level: 11 to 13

Explanation: Starting in the corner, players skate to the down-ice side of each dot then perform a tight turn around the dot, carrying the puck.

Tips: Teach players to bend their knees and get low in the turns. Keeping the puck tight in the turn will speed up the turn. Players should perform one quick cross over when completing the turn to excellerate.