Drill

Drills

Ice Hockey

One-Touch Give-and-Go Passing

Execute quick one-touch passes in tight give-and-go sequences

10 min
5 x 20 one-touch exchanges
Beginner

Why this drill

Builds toward execute quick one-touch passes in tight give-and-go sequences.

Instructions

  1. 1Stand 10 feet from a partner or rebound board.
  2. 2Receive and immediately redirect the puck in one motion without stopping it.
  3. 3Keep the stick blade soft on contact to control the direction of the touch.
  4. 4Increase pace as accuracy improves, adding lateral movement.

What to focus on

Single fluid motion from reception to release with no extra touch.

Recommended reps

5 x 20 one-touch exchanges

Common mistake

Trapping the puck fully before making a separate second pass.