Drill

Instructions

1. 1Start skating backward in a defensive stance while a coach points a direction.
2. 2Open the hip and transition forward explosively toward the pointed side.
3. 3Sprint five strides to simulate recovering on a beaten play.
4. 4Reset to backward skating and repeat on a random cue.

What to focus on

Explosive first three strides immediately out of the transition.

Common mistake

A slow, upright turn that lets the attacker gain separation.