Walk the Line: Lateral Crossovers to a Shot
Age: U11+
Type: Defensive, Skating
Duration: 10 min
Players: 5+
A defence drill for walking the blue line, run at both ends at once. The coach in the corner passes to the D at the point. The D takes the pass, walks the line toward the middle with lateral crossovers (chest to the net, minimal stickhandling), then takes a few strides in toward the net and shoots.
Setup:
• A line of D at one point in each zone, pucks with both coaches.
• Switch to the other point every few reps so the D cross over both ways.
Progressions:
• Add a forward in front of the net to screen and tip.
• Add a forward who pressures from the top: the D walks away from pressure.
Progressions
- Start — the drill as shown above
- Add a net-front screen — A forward screens the goalie at the net front: the D walks the line, finds a lane and shoots through the screen.
Open it in the builder or a practice plan to watch every step play in order.
