Edging Battle Drill
Age: U11+
Type: Offensive
Duration: 10 min
Players: 6-8
A competitive 1v1 battle drill: win puck battles in open ice with strong edges, protect the puck and transition quickly once you gain possession.
Coaching points:
• Strong inside edges and powerful crossovers while battling.
• Keep the puck away from your body; use your stick and body to shield it.
• Transition explosively.
Progressions:
• Start battles from the knees.
• Progress to lying flat on the stomach.
• On the whistle, players explode into the battle from the poor start, race to win the puck and transition up ice.
