Ice Hockey
Lateral Mohawk Crossunders
Move laterally in the defensive zone without opening the hips too early
12 min
6 x 20-foot lateral shuffles each direction
Advanced
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Start in an athletic stance facing the blue line.
- 2Step through a mohawk position, opening one foot while keeping your chest square.
- 3Push with a crossunder step to travel laterally without turning your back to the play.
- 4Alternate directions every rep, staying low throughout.
What to focus on
Chest and eyes staying square to the puck during lateral movement.
Common mistake
Fully turning the hips and back to the play to move sideways.