Drill

Drills

Ice Hockey

Tight Turn Both-Edge Series

Execute tight, quick turns on both inside and outside edges

12 min
4 x 6 tight turns each edge
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Set up cones in a zig-zag pattern down the ice.
  2. 2Turn tightly around each cone leaning on the inside edge with knees bent.
  3. 3On the return trip, use outside edge turns around the same cones.
  4. 4Keep your free leg light and your head up scanning ahead.

What to focus on

Deep knee bend and ankle lean through the turn, not upper-body twist.

Common mistake

Turning from the shoulders and losing edge control on the skates.