This exercise is the same as the Open Hips without Pucks but it progresses to where players will control pucks while working on this skill. This skating portion of this skill is an advanced skill especially for younger players. Pucks should not be introduced to players that struggle performing it without pucks.

To set up place 5 - 6 stick in a ladder formation as shown in the diagram running side to side.

To see how this translates to game situations view this skill breakdown.