Drill

Drills

Ice Hockey

Reverse Hand Puck Transfer

Move the puck smoothly between forehand and backhand under pressure

10 min
5 x 60 seconds continuous transfers
Intermediate

Why this drill

Builds toward move the puck smoothly between forehand and backhand under pressure.

Instructions

  1. 1Stickhandle in a small box, moving the puck front to back.
  2. 2Transfer from forehand to backhand each time you change direction.
  3. 3Keep the puck under control at the same speed through the transfer, not slowing to fix it.
  4. 4Add a defender applying light stick pressure for the final two sets.

What to focus on

No hesitation or speed loss during the forehand-backhand transfer.

Recommended reps

5 x 60 seconds continuous transfers

Common mistake

Slowing down or bobbling the puck at the exact moment of the switch.