Ice Hockey
First Step Toe Starts
Explosive first three steps from a standstill
10 min
8 x 15-foot starts, full rest between
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward explosive first three steps from a standstill.
Instructions
- 1Start from a dead stop with weight forward on the balls of your feet.
- 2Drive three quick toe-flick steps with your feet under your body.
- 3Stay low and let your chest lead, then transition to full stride.
- 4Reset fully between reps so each start is at max effort.
What to focus on
Quick, choppy first three steps with forward lean.
Recommended reps
8 x 15-foot starts, full rest between
Common mistake
Long gliding first step that kills acceleration.