Around The Circle Progression Drill: Part 1, 2 and 3 from Topher Scott is a great drill for the beginning of practice to get the hands and feet warmed up!
Part # 1 Setup
- Players line up evenly in the d-zone faceoff circles.
- On the whistle, the first player in line (F1) skates backwards around the circle and then pivots when they reach the bottom of the circle to begin skating forwards.
- They receive a pass (Pass # 1) from the next player in line (F2).
- They then skate with the puck full speed crossing over in the neutral ice.
- They then pass the puck (Pass # 2) to the coach who quickly gives it back to them (Pass # 3).
- The player then skates down the ice full speed and uses the players in line as an object to pull or push the puck and shoot around.
Watch the video above or view the diagrams below for Part 2 & Part 3 setup.
