Lateral Movement Drills

This week’s video covers some easy to run drills to improve your lateral movement.  Whether it be on the playing a rush as a defensemen, or making a move as a forward, lateral movement is important to develop in all players.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfR67q7iz0o

Key Points

• Good knee bend
• Aggressive stops
• 2 complete pushes (inside and outside edge)
• Keep hips squared up ice
• Keep shoulders squared up ice
• Keep upper body in control