Ice Hockey
Bank Pass Off the Boards
Use boards to complete a pass when the direct lane is closed
10 min
5 x 10 bank passes to a moving target
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward use boards to complete a pass when the direct lane is closed.
Instructions
- 1Identify a closed direct passing lane with an obstacle in between.
- 2Bank the pass off the boards at an angle that reaches your moving partner in stride.
- 3Communicate the pass with a verbal or visual cue before releasing it.
- 4Adjust the angle rep to rep based on partner speed and position.
What to focus on
Correct bank angle that lets the receiver take the pass in stride.
Recommended reps
5 x 10 bank passes to a moving target
Common mistake
Banking the pass too hard or too soft, missing the receiving lane.