Drill

Drills

Ice Hockey

Crossover Power Turns

Generate speed through turns using overlapping crossover steps

12 min
6 laps alternating direction around the faceoff circles
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Approach the circle at moderate speed with knees bent and hands out front.
  2. 2Cross the outside leg fully over the inside leg, planting it under your hip.
  3. 3Push hard off the inside leg underneath your body as you complete each crossover.
  4. 4Keep your shoulders level and inside the turn rather than leaning outward.

What to focus on

Full leg extension on each crossover push with inside lean.

Common mistake

Crossing over with a short, shuffling step that loses speed.