The Iron Cross.

Done on the ice, on one of the 5 circles. You start at the bottom of the circle and sprint to the center dot. Stop, crisscross your legs to the left hash marks and then all the way back to the right hash marks. This teaches good balance and proper form when doing cross overs to gain speed. Again, crisscross back to the center dot and sprint to the top of the circle, pivot, and skate backwards to the center dot. From there repeat the cross overs and when retreating to the center circle, pivot again, and back skate to the original bottom part. Here's a better example.

This drill teaches foot speed, balance, and proper form overall.

New stickhandling trick..

One of the simplest yet effective tricks I learned throughout high school to improve my puck control game in all situations of the ice.

If your family uses paper towels this trick is extremely effective. Put the end of the roll on the hockey stick through the top knob, (the hole will always be big enough) whether it is a 50 flex or 102, it'll always work. Holding onto the roll with your top hand, perform stickhandling movements such as simply stickhandling back and forth to complex 1-2 dekes. With this the roll allows your top hand to slide up and down the shaft of the stick therefore making it difficult to maintain control of the stick. Give this small tip a try to really elevate your game.



Be a Champion..