Back to Basics: Drill #3c Hard Lateral/Hard Torque

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The last drill for the third master menu plan is a variation on a drill that Upper Echelon observed at the Future Pro camp in Ontario.  It is mainly a speed and power exercise for most goalies at its most basic level.  However, with its simplicity, there are many variations that can be added that will quickly turn this S&D drill into a tactical exercise with many game-like elements.  These variations can be created just by changing the placement of (C) or allowing (C) to move by either getting closer to the net or fading away from the pass to open a wider shot option.  With those variations, long and deep discussions about how to handle cross ice feeds and opportunities for the goalie to not only practice the mechanics of a moving laterally, but reading plays intelligently.  This drill has special application for handling powerplays at the set up is very similar.  Have fun with this one!!

The printable pdf for this drill can be found in the Back to the Basics folder under the download media tab.