Stationary Partner Passing
Partners 10-13 ft apart pass back and forth: forehand, then backhand, then switch sides. Step back as passes get crisp.
- Passing
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Coaching points
- Give a target: blade square to your partner, stick on the ice.
- Sweep the puck, don't slap it. Follow through to your target.
- Cushion the pass as it arrives: soft hands, let the blade give.
- Eyes up: look at your partner before you pass.
- Backhand too: cup the puck and follow through low.
How it runs
- Everyone pairs up with one puck, partners facing each other 10-13 ft (3-4 m) apart.
- Pass forehand to your partner.
- Your partner cushions it and passes it back.
- After 10 good passes, switch to backhand passes, then swap sides so you both work forehand and backhand.
- When the passes are crisp, both take a step back and keep going.