Skill Drill 4: High Tempo Pivot, Drill #1

Develop quick feet, quick shot and always facing passer.

Use both ends of the rink.

X2 starts by taking 2-3 quick strides forwards, then pivots backwards to receive pass from second player in line.

After receiving pass, pivot forward with puck and release a quick snap shot.

After shot, curl to bottom of opposite circle, pivot and receive pass from X1, pivot forward and release second snap shot.

*You get 3 shots and end up in opposite corners.

*Alternate corners.

Keep feet moving, always face passer, keep stick down, quick shot with head up.

High Tempo Pivot, Drill #2

Develop quick feet, quick shot, always face passer, and one-touch passing.

Exactly as High Tempo Drill #1, but add a player at each side of the net for one touch pass and return to shooter. at the same time.

Keep feet moving, always face passer, keep stick down, quick release and head up.

Top stop goalies from cheating -- shooter has option to pass or shoot right away.
Shooter can pass to either player at the side of the net.
Players at side of net can "stuff it" instead of passing to keep goalies "honest."
*This drill is hard on goalies.