Drill

Drills

Ice Hockey

Defensive Zone Shot Blocking Lanes

Get in the correct lane to block shots safely and effectively

10 min
6 x 8 shot-blocking reps from the point
Advanced
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Position yourself directly in the shooting lane between the shooter and the net.
  2. 2Drop into a controlled slide with your stick down and body sideways to the shot.
  3. 3Keep your head and eyes up, tracking the puck through the block.
  4. 4Recover to your feet quickly after each block to continue the play.

What to focus on

Body positioned squarely in the lane before dropping, eyes tracking the puck.

Common mistake

Turning away from the shot or closing the eyes before contact.