This video demonstrates a forward-backward passing drill designed to simulate game situations, with one player skating backward and the other skating forward, passing the puck back and forth.
Coaching Points:
- Ensure backward skaters keep their hands out front and the blade cupped while maintaining balance and cradling the puck.
- Focus on strong passes by pushing with the bottom hand and following through, whether skating forward or backward.
- Forward skaters should have hands in the ready position to catch and release the puck smoothly.
- Add variations by incorporating forehand to backhand and backhand to forehand passes for enhanced puck control.
- Adapt this drill to any part of practice, and increase complexity with additional movement patterns.
