Players spread out around the perimeter of the rink. At the coach's command, the players begin skating in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. As the players round the net, they practice their crossover skating, while maintaining a speed approximately three-quarters of their maximum. Key points Players may perform this drill while skating either forward or backward.
Players perform two sprints per lap.
Players should complete a set number of sprints or continue the drill for a set period of time. Our hockey experts are here for you . Inc. All rights reserved.