Ice Hockey
Toe Drag Puck Protection
Pull the puck away from a reaching defender using a toe drag
12 min
5 x 10 toe drags against a pressuring stick
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward pull the puck away from a reaching defender using a toe drag.
Instructions
- 1Approach a defender's stick at moderate speed with the puck on your forehand.
- 2As the stick reaches, drag the puck around the toe of your blade to your body.
- 3Shield the puck with your body and skate away on the new path.
- 4Repeat attacking from both the left and right side.
What to focus on
Body placed between the stick and the puck immediately after the drag.
Recommended reps
5 x 10 toe drags against a pressuring stick
Common mistake
Dragging the puck but leaving it exposed on the outside of the body.