Ice Hockey
Inside Edge Slalom
Build single-leg inside edge control and balance
10 min
5 laps down the slalom cone line
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward build single-leg inside edge control and balance.
Instructions
- 1Set five cones in a straight line, six feet apart.
- 2Weave through them using only inside edges, one push per cone.
- 3Keep hands out front and knees stacked over the toes on each edge.
- 4Increase speed only once the edge hold stays clean.
What to focus on
Sustained inside edge hold without the skate slipping out.
Recommended reps
5 laps down the slalom cone line
Common mistake
Rushing the weave and losing the edge, causing a skid.