Ice Hockey Skill Development Videos

The Close Open Close Stickhandling Series is a progression of 4 exercises that help players get comfortable with separating their upper body from...

Coaching Points for a 1 on 1 (Defensively) On a rush the defense as to try and match the speed of the attacker. In defensive zone you have to...

Here are a few options for wingers on their off-hand (weak) side when the puck is rimmed around the wall. First and foremost you always want to check...

Here are some breakout tips for wingers on their strong side when the puck is rimmed along the wall. There are three situations listed below but on...

Tips for Winning Face-Offs on Your Strong Side Turn over bottom hand. Spread legs out wide and get low. Use timing to win puck back using...

This is a great setup for a warm-up skills series that uses progressions appropriate for novice to elite skill levels. Ben Eaves demonstrates all 26...

Coaching Points for the Forward Stride feet are shoulder width apart knees slightly bent weight over balls of feet use deep knee bend for...

Key Points for Working on Outside Edges Lean into the outside edge as if you are falling over. The more you lean, the more force and power...

Key Points for Inside Outside Inside Edges Lean into inside edge with gliding leg in a 1/4 squat position. Pivot toward your big toe and spin...

Key Coaching Points Drive inside leg through ice Get low and lean into crossover Top leg crosses over Turn hips and body forward

Keys for Mohawk Pivoting Try to touch heels together by opening up the hips. Maintain speed by using inside edges and pushing of inside edges...

Forehand only puck control allows you to have the puck in a position where you are ready to make a play. It requires you to move your body and hips...

The single shift is a simple move but players that do it well are extremely deceptive. Important Coaching Points Load to one side and...

It is inevitable thoughout a corse of a game that you will get a pass in your skates. In this video, Ben Eaves discusses the proper technique to...

Important Coaching Points Spin the puck from heel to toe. Make sure to close the blade and follow through to target.

Keys to the Forehand Saucer Pass Spin puck off blade from heel to toe. The more spin the flatter the pass will be. Lean heel of the blade...

The wrist shot is a sweeping motion where the puck rolls of the blade from heel to toe. Keys to a good wrist shot include: start with good...

Ben Eaves demonstrates a Catch and Release Shot. This shooting technique can catch a defenceman and goalie off guard because it can result in a...

One Timer Coaching Points You must receive a pass that can be one-timed, typically somewhere between your legs. Strong top hand. Lower hand...

Shooting in stride is a great skill for all players to add to their skill set. The exceptional goal scorers are typically very good at this. The...

Coach Ben Eaves demonstrates a simple, yet highly effective 3 part progression to practice changing your shot angle. This progression can be...

A great skill to help you increase your chances of scoring a goal is to learn how to quickly shoot off a pass! In video above, we show you...