Positioning · 7 MIN
On iceAngle to the outside gate
Guide a puck carrier toward an outside route by matching travel and taking away the inside option.
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Passing · 7 MIN
On iceBackhand pass on the move
Release a backhand pass while gliding and continue skating after the puck leaves the blade.
Shooting · 7 MIN
On iceBackhand catch and release
Receive a lateral pass on the backhand and turn that catch into a low backhand shot without moving the puck to the forehand.
Shooting · 6 MIN
On iceBackhand to target
Direct a low backhand sweep shot into a chosen part of the net using a repeatable setup.
Skating · 6 MIN
On iceBackward C-cut lane
Build backward travel from alternating curved pushes while keeping a steady lane and a controlled stop at the finish.
Passing · 8 MIN
On iceBackward-glide return pass
Receive and return a forehand pass while continuing a controlled backward glide, keeping the passing target available in front of the body.
Skating · 6 MIN
On iceBackward one-foot balance
Maintain a short straight backward glide on either skate without adding a push or turning during the hold.
Skating · 6 MIN
On iceBackward V-stop target
End a gentle backward glide by applying controlled braking with both inside edges, then hold a ready stance.
Passing · 7 MIN
On iceBoard-bank passing window
Use the boards to reach a teammate when a direct passing route is blocked by a marker.
Passing · 8 MIN
On iceBoard reception, pull and outlet
Control a gentle pass traveling along the boards, pull it into open ice, and complete an outlet to a separate teammate.
Stickhandling · 7 MIN
On iceBody-puck split obstacle
Send the puck around one side of a marker while skating around the other, then recover it beyond the obstacle.
Shooting · 7 MIN
On iceCarry, set, shoot
Carry a puck into a controlled stop, settle it on the forehand, and send a low shot toward an empty net.
Crossovers · 7 MIN
On iceCircle step crossovers
Add one deliberate crossover to a broad skating circle, then return to a balanced glide in either direction.
Shooting · 7 MIN
On iceCompact snap-release pocket
Release a forehand snap shot from a compact puck position without the long backward sweep.
Stickhandling · 6 MIN
On iceCone gate carry
Carry a puck through three gates while choosing the next opening before reaching it.
Puck protection · 7 MIN
On iceEscape turn and outlet
Turn away from a marked pressure point and reconnect with a passing option after the turn.
Acceleration · 6 MIN
On iceCrossover start choice
Choose a lateral exit from a stationary stance and connect the first crossover to forward acceleration.
Skating · 6 MIN
On iceFigure-eight turns
Link two broad turns in opposite directions without rushing the change of edge at the middle.
Positioning · 7 MIN
On iceFind the open gate
Check which gate is available before receiving a pass, then carry the puck through a chosen open route.
Shooting · 8 MIN
On iceFlat-pass angle redirect
Turn an incoming flat pass toward an empty net using a prepared blade angle and a single contact, without catching or swinging through a shot.
Skating · 7 MIN
On iceForward-backward pivot lane
Change from forward to backward travel and back again without abandoning the original direction of travel.
Skating · 6 MIN
On iceForward stride recovery track
Return each pushing skate beneath the body before the next forward stride, keeping recovery low and repeatable.
Skating · 5 MIN
On iceForward swizzle ladder
Create forward motion by moving both skates outward and inward together, without lifting either foot.
Passing · 7 MIN
On iceGive-and-go window
Pass, move beyond a fixed obstacle, and arrive in a new passing window for a return puck.
Goaltending · 7 MIN
On iceGoalie shuffle and align
Use small lateral adjustments to remain aligned with a puck that changes position in front of the net.
Goaltending · 8 MIN
On iceGoalie stop and outlet
Stop a gentle feed behind the net, locate a teammate, and send a controlled outlet before returning to the crease.
Goaltending · 6 MIN
On iceGoalie track and set
Follow a visible ball, adjust the standing position, and become still before receiving a gentle toss.
Stickhandling · 6 MIN
At homeAt-home figure-eight ball control
Guide a soft ball around two markers with both sides of the stick blade while keeping the feet in place.
Stickhandling · 5 MIN
At homeAt-home L-pull ball control
Bring a ball toward the body and redirect it sideways along a clear L-shaped path without moving the feet.
Goaltending · 6 MIN
On iceGoalie T-push arrival
Move from near a post to a forward angle with a T-push, then brake into a balanced set position.
Crossovers · 6 MIN
On iceLateral crossover box
Move sideways across a short box with controlled crossover steps, then recover a balanced stance before reversing.
Age-appropriate off-ice coordination · 6 MIN
Off iceLateral hop and hold
Control a small sideways hop from one leg to the other and hold the landing, developing lateral balance for skating movement.
Shooting · 7 MIN
On iceLateral pull to a shot window
Move the puck sideways out of a blocked line, then release toward the net from the newly opened lane.
Edge control · 6 MIN
On iceInside-edge arc holds
Hold a brief inside-edge curve on one supporting skate, then recover to two feet before starting again.
Passing · 8 MIN
On iceLeave-and-loop drop exchange
Leave a puck still in a predictable space for a trailing teammate, then clear that space without crossing the receiver’s path.
Stickhandling · 7 MIN
On iceLow chip and immediate recovery
Clear a low stick shaft with a small forehand puck lift, then regain flat-puck control before taking another stride.
Shooting · 7 MIN
On iceLow-target wrist shot
Send a stationary forehand wrist shot toward a low part of an empty net with a controlled release.
Puck protection · 7 MIN
On iceMirror puck protection
Adjust the puck and body position as a passive partner changes the direction of imagined pressure.
Skating · 5 MIN
On iceOne-foot glide lane
Balance briefly on either skate while traveling straight, then put both feet down before stopping.
Passing · 6 MIN
On iceOff-target reception box
Adjust the feet and blade to receive a slightly misplaced pass, settle it, and return an accurate pass.
Passing · 8 MIN
On iceOne-touch open target
Choose an available passing target before an incoming feed arrives and redirect the puck there with a single controlled passing contact.
Edge control · 6 MIN
On iceOutside-edge arc holds
Support a shallow turn on the outside edge of the skate on the turning side, then return to two feet.
Passing · 7 MIN
On iceParallel-lane passing
Send a pass into a moving partner’s reachable path while both players maintain parallel travel.
Stickhandling · 6 MIN
On iceOne-hand open-ice carry
Carry a puck with the top hand alone for a short open-ice segment, then restore a two-hand grip without losing the puck.
Age-appropriate off-ice coordination · 6 MIN
Off iceOpposite-limb crawl steps
Coordinate opposite hand-and-foot movements during a short crawl while keeping the torso steady.
Age-appropriate off-ice coordination · 5 MIN
Off icePartner bounce window
Send a predictable one-bounce pass and prepare both hands to catch it after the bounce.
Passing · 7 MIN
On icePartner gate passing
Send a flat pass through a gate to a ready partner, settle the puck, and return it accurately.
Stickhandling · 5 MIN
On icePuck around the clock
Guide a puck around the far half of a cone and back, changing blade face without moving the feet.
Passing · 6 MIN
On iceReceive and turn
Settle an incoming pass, carry it around a cone, and return the pass from a balanced position.
Passing · 7 MIN
On icePass-and-follow triangle
Pass to a ready teammate, then skate to that corner while the puck continues around the triangle.
Shooting · 7 MIN
On iceReceive, set, release
Turn a lateral pass into a deliberate shot with one receiving touch and a deliberate setup before release.
Age-appropriate off-ice coordination · 5 MIN
Off iceRoll, read, and gather
Read the direction of a rolling ball, move the feet into its path, and gather it with two hands.
Stickhandling · 6 MIN
On iceScan, call, carry
Take brief looks away from the puck, identify a visual signal, and continue carrying along a simple route.
Acceleration · 7 MIN
On iceRolling acceleration gears
Accelerate from an existing glide, then settle into sustainable strides without stopping between pace changes.
Shooting · 6 MIN
On iceSecond-puck reset shot
Finish one shot, locate a second puck to the side, and rebuild a shooting position instead of swinging at it from a poor stance.
Puck protection · 6 MIN
On iceShield and circle
Carry the puck around a cone with the body between the cone and puck throughout a broad half-circle.
Positioning · 7 MIN
On iceShoulder-check retrieval
Look behind before collecting a loose puck and use that information to choose a useful exit.
Stickhandling · 7 MIN
On iceShoulder fake and backhand exit
Show a believable forehand-side movement, then carry to the backhand side and accelerate away from a marker.
Agility · 5 MIN
Off iceSide-step mirror
Match a partner’s sideways movement while staying face-to-face and keeping the feet from crossing.
Age-appropriate off-ice coordination · 5 MIN
Off iceSingle-leg reach and reset
Maintain balance on one leg while hinging a short distance forward, then return upright without stepping.
Stickhandling · 6 MIN
On iceSkate-to-stick recovery
Move a puck from beside a skate back into stick reach using a small skate touch followed by a blade collection.
Puck protection · 8 MIN
On iceSlow-fast puck separation
Create separation from a shadowing opponent by slowing a puck carry and then accelerating while keeping possession.
Skating · 6 MIN
On iceOne-foot snowplow braking zone
Slow a short forward glide using a controlled inside-edge scrape from one skate while the other continues pointing ahead.
Age-appropriate off-ice coordination · 5 MIN
Off iceSoft-ball toss and catch
Make a short self-toss, watch the ball through its flight, and catch it with two hands without chasing it.
Shooting · 7 MIN
On iceStride-through wrist shot
Release a controlled wrist shot while forward skating continues, without first stopping or setting both feet.
Age-appropriate off-ice coordination · 5 MIN
Off iceTape-line footwork
Repeat a four-step sequence across a floor line and back, alternating the foot that leads.
Acceleration · 6 MIN
On iceT-start straight launch
Start in a known direction using a T-shaped skate setup, then connect the first push to forward strides.
Passing · 8 MIN
On iceThree-on-one support square
Move into a fresh passing lane after releasing the puck, keeping three attackers connected around one defender.
Acceleration · 6 MIN
On iceStart, stop, reset
Move from a short start to a planned stop, then hold a ready position before beginning again.
Acceleration · 5 MIN
On iceThree-push launch
Make three alternating starting pushes, settle into a glide, and stop with room to spare.
Stickhandling · 6 MIN
On iceToe pull around a cone
Pull a puck away from a fixed obstacle, then send it sideways into open space with a distinct change of direction.
Skating · 6 MIN
On iceTraffic-light glides
Respond to three familiar signals by skating gently, gliding, and using an already-learned stop.
Edge control · 5 MIN
On iceTwo-foot C-curves
Link two shallow gliding curves while keeping both feet on the ice and a steady distance between the skates.
Skating · 7 MIN
On iceTwo-foot stop on both sides
Rotate both skates across a slow forward glide and finish a controlled hockey stop facing either side.
Positioning · 8 MIN
On iceTwo-on-one gate choice
Use a teammate’s width to choose between carrying and passing against one defender.
Positioning · 8 MIN
On iceTwo-on-two end-zone catch
Create space away from the puck and time a receiving run into a scoring area against live opposition.
Positioning · 9 MIN
On iceTwo-on-two neutral outlet
Recognize a support player outside pressure, then move to receive the return pass after possession changes.
Stickhandling · 6 MIN
On iceTwo-puck separation control
Alternate attention and blade touches between two pucks, keeping each in its own control space without collisions.
Stickhandling · 5 MIN
On iceWide and narrow puck touches
Change between a small and a wider puckhandling range without stepping or reaching off balance.
Edge control · 6 MIN
On iceWide slalom
Link four broad alternating turns while keeping both skates on the ice through each curve.
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