Squirts / Atoms (U10) Hockey Drills

Below you will find over 170 quality hockey drills, small area games, and activities for Squirts / Atom (U10) age level. Setups include full ice, half ice, 1/3 ice stations, 1/4 ice stations, and 1/6 ice stations. The focus of these drills, small area games, and activities is on skill development and fundamentals. There is a large focus on games and activities that incorporate key fundamentals while making sure players are competing and having fun.

Corner to Half Wall 2 vs 1

Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, 2 on 1, Battle Drills, Half Ice

Gates of Buffalo Small Area Passing Game

Passing, Puck Control, Small Area Games, Stations, Warm Up, Half Ice

7 Pass 2 vs. 1 Small Area Game

Passing, Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, Quarter Ice Station, Third Ice Stations, 2 on 1

Finnish Skills Series

Skating, Puck Control, Puck Handling, Skill Development, Stations, Warm Up

3 vs. 3 Corner Drill

Passing, Shooting, Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, Offensive Zone, 3 on 3, Battle Drills, Defensive

Gates of Buffalo 3 on 3 Game

Passing, Puck Protection, Small Area Games, Stations, Third Ice Stations, 3 on 3, Half Ice

Picket Fences Game (2 vs. 2 or 3 vs. 3)

Offensive, Small Area Games, Offensive Zone, 2 on 2, 3 on 3, Half Ice, Defensive, Defensive Zone

3 vs. 1 Keep Away Game

Passing, Puck Protection, Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, 3 on 1, Battle Drills, Half Ice

King or Queen of the Hill Puck Control Drill

Puck Control, Puck Handling, Puck Protection, Small Area Games, Stations, Quarter Ice Station, Sixth Ice Stations, Third Ice Stations, Stickhandling, Warm Up, Battle Drills

Finnish 5 Puck Progression

Passing, Puck Control, Small Area Games, Stations, Third Ice Stations, Stickhandling, Warm Up, Half Ice

Continuous Warm Up Skills Series #1

Skill Development, Warm Up, Passing, Stickhandling

2 vs 2 Rebound Battle Drill

Puck Protection, Small Area Games, Stations, Third Ice Stations, 2 on 2, Battle Drills, Half Ice

Finnish Skills Series Part #2

Puck Control, Puck Handling, Skill Development, Stations, Stickhandling, Warm Up

Continuous Warm Up Skills Series #2

Warm Up, Skill Development, Passing, Stickhandling

Peanut Overspeed Skating Drill (Half Ice)

Skating, Overspeed, Half Ice

Wall Retrieval Station

Skating, Shooting, Skill Development, Stations, Sixth Ice Stations, Breakouts

Half Ice Side By Side Skills Series #1

Half Ice, Puck Control, Puck Handling, Stickhandling, Skill Development

Whip One on One

1 on 1, Stations, Quarter Ice Station, Defensive, Full Ice

Half Ice Slalom Races

1 on 1, Skating, Relay Races, Stations, Quarter Ice Station, Battle Drills, Half Ice

Weave Shots

Skating, Shooting, Skill Development, Stations, Sixth Ice Stations

Four Corners Possession Game

Passing, Puck Protection, Small Area Games, Stations, Third Ice Stations, 2 on 2

Offense to Defense 2 on 2

Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, Quarter Ice Station, 2 on 2, Defensive

Circle Stickhandling Series

Puck Control, Puck Handling, Stations, Sixth Ice Stations, Stickhandling

Cross Fire Possession Game

Small Area Games, Passing

Decision Time 2 on 1

Offensive, Stations, Quarter Ice Station, 2 on 1

Give & Go Rover

Small Area Games, Passing

2 on 0 Race for Puck

2 on 0, Full Ice, 1 on 1, Passing

Back to Back 1 vs 1 with Mini Nets

1 on 1, Puck Protection, Small Area Games, Stations, Quarter Ice Station, Sixth Ice Stations, Battle Drills

Max Skill Station Series #1 - #3

Skating, Puck Control, Shooting, Skill Development, Stations, Quarter Ice Station, Sixth Ice Stations

Eagles Half Ice 1 on 1

1 on 1, Breakouts, Half Ice

Footwork Shots #3

Puck Control, Skill Development, Stations, Quarter Ice Station, Stickhandling, Half Ice

Quarter Ice Angle 1 vs 1

1 on 1, Stations, Quarter Ice Station, Angling, Checking, Defensive

Race to 2 vs. 2 Game

Skating, Passing, Puck Control, Offensive, Small Area Games, 2 on 2, Conditioning, Defensive

Union Small Area Scoring Game

Passing, Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, Offensive Zone, 3 on 3, Half Ice, Coverage, Defensive

Quick Release & Reaction Shooting

Shooting, Skill Development

Run Ragged Small Area Game

Passing, Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, Sixth Ice Stations, Third Ice Stations, 3 on 1, Half Ice

3 Player Figure 8 Passing

Passing, Pre Game, Puck Handling, Stations, Warm Up

Around the World

Puck Control, Puck Handling, Full Ice

FIgure 8 Puck Protection Drill

Puck Control, Puck Handling, Puck Protection, Skill Development, Offensive, Stations

6 Cone Skills Series

Puck Control, Puck Handling, Skill Development, Stations, Stickhandling, Warm Up, Agility, Half Ice, Conditioning

Corner Puck Protection

Puck Control, Puck Handling, Puck Protection, Skill Development, Offensive, Stations, Quarter Ice Station, Down Low

Finders Keepers - Puck Protection Drill

Puck Control, Puck Handling, Puck Protection, Small Area Games, Stations, Quarter Ice Station, Sixth Ice Stations, Third Ice Stations, Stickhandling

3 vs. 3 Handball Game

Passing, Offensive, Small Area Games, 3 on 3, Half Ice

High Tempo 2 vs. 2 to Net

Passing, Puck Control, Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, Third Ice Stations, Transition, 2 on 2

Tire Moves

Stickhandling, Shooting, Neutral Zone

Open Hips Ladders Without Pucks

Skating, Skill Development, Stations, Third Ice Stations

Open Hips Ladder with Pucks

Skating, Puck Control, Puck Handling, Skill Development, Stations, Third Ice Stations

3 Player Passing Series Station

Passing, Stations, Third Ice Stations

Transition Pivot Hockey Races

Full Ice, Skating, Agility, One Goalie

Breakout Pass 1 on 1

1 on 1, Passing, Stations, Sixth Ice Stations

Half Ice Shoot In Stride

One Goalie, Shooting, Skill Development, Warm Up, Half Ice

Three Zone Transition Pivots with Pucks

Full Ice, Overspeed, Puck Handling, Skating

Continuous 1 vs. 1 Battle Game

1 on 1, Puck Protection, Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, Quarter Ice Station, Battle Drills, Conditioning

Heads Up Stickhandling Station

Puck Control, Stations, Third Ice Stations, Stickhandling

Sharks & Minnows - Full Ice

Skating, Warm Up, Full Ice

Torpedo - Full Ice

Agility, Full Ice, Skating, Warm Up

Brittish Bulldog - Full Ice

Full Ice, Puck Control, Puck Handling, Warm Up

Quarter Ice 3 vs. 3

Passing, Small Area Games, Stations, Sixth Ice Stations, 3 on 3, Battle Drills

Forehand Retriever Drill

Passing, Stations, Quarter Ice Station, Third Ice Stations, Transition, Breakouts, Half Ice, Defensive

Neutral Zone Puck Control Setup #1

Stations, Third Ice Stations, Stickhandling