Ice Hockey
Saucer Pass Over a Stick
Lift a clean, flat-landing saucer pass over an obstacle
12 min
5 x 10 saucer passes over a stick on the ice
Advanced
Why this drill
Builds toward lift a clean, flat-landing saucer pass over an obstacle.
Instructions
- 1Lay a stick flat on the ice between you and a partner as the obstacle.
- 2Cup the puck slightly on your blade and use a quick wrist snap to lift it.
- 3Aim for the puck to land flat, not spinning or on its edge, on your partner's tape.
- 4Increase the distance once landings are consistently flat.
What to focus on
Puck lands flat with no wobble on your partner's blade.
Recommended reps
5 x 10 saucer passes over a stick on the ice
Common mistake
Scooping too hard, causing the puck to flutter or land on edge.