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- On-Ice Safety



- On-Ice Safety
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- On-Ice Safety
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- On-Ice Safety



- On-Ice Safety
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- On-Ice Safety

Hockey training and conditioning exercises:
Following a hockey-specific exercise program — on and off the ice — can help you properly condition your body and prevent injuries. You should talk to your doctor before starting any kind of training or conditioning program.Off-ice balance drills -
- Stand on one foot with your eyes closed for as long as you can.
- Single-leg squats. Progress to single-leg squat, hopping from leg to leg.
Medicine ball twists/toss -
- Turn sideways to a partner.
- Rotate your trunk and throw the ball.
Twisting and throwing build the torso strength and dynamic stability you need when shooting the puck.Aerobic exercise -
Do at least 30 minutes of exercise three to four times a week, such as:
- Running
- Bike riding
- Using a stair climber or elliptical
Incorporating aerobic exercise into your training will help build endurance as you move across the ice during games or practices.
Box jumps -
- Build explosive leg strength and balance by jumping laterally over cones or boxes.
Drill Description (On-Ice Drill) -
- F1 starts with a chip off the wall to F2 who slashes across and continues down for a shot on goal
- After F1 chips, player then slashes across the ice and receives a pass from F3, F1 continues down the middle of the ice for a shot
- F3 skates straight and receives a pass from F4, F3 continues straight down for a shot on goal
- After F4 makes the pass to F3, they start the drill again
Key Points -
- One end at a time
- Timing and spaces for the goalies
- Goalies can stay down for the second shot then recover to their feet
- Coaches, put pressure on zone exit and entry