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Instructional hockey videos provided by M2 Hockey in conjunction with HockeyShare.com.
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Lateral Plyo Box Walks
This week's video features another exercise using HockeyShot's Plyo Boxes. This week, we look at a lunge exercise used to maintain posture and powerful stance, while developing leg strength.
Plyo Box Squat Jumps
The ability to generate quick and explosive power is essential for every hockey player. In this video, we cover the Plyo Box Squat Jumps. This exercise requires the athlete to get into a low powerful stance and explode up to the platform while staying on the balls of the feet to maintain balance and stability.
Off Ice Stickhandling Video Series (Part 3 of 3)
In the 3rd segment of our Off Ice Stickhandling Series we cover ways keep your training fresh. This video covers the use of training aids (links below) and body movements to vary your stickhandling training.
Off Ice Stickhandling Video Series (Part 2 of 3)
In the second part of this three-part series, we cover some basic drills players can use to practice their stickhandling technique.
Side Step Stops
This drill focuses on quick lateral movement and agility. The video covers several variations to the basic side-step-stop drill.
Toe Drag - Video
The toe drag is an essential move to have in your arsenal for offensive attacks. In this week's video we cover the basic concepts behind the toe drag and also…
3 Stickhandling Warmup Drills - Part 2
This week we've expanded on our popular 3 Stickhandling Warmup Drills video by giving you 3 more stickhandling warmup drills. This week's drills help you develop range of motion as well as agility with the puck.
Forward to Backward "Mohawk" Transitions
Being able to efficiently transition from forward to backwards without losing speed is a critical skill for every player. This week's video breaks down the "mohawk" transition into three teaching phases.
Defensemen "Hinge" Play - Video
The defensive "hinge" play is a technique used to open up the weak-side of the ice. In order for a hinge play to work properly, the defensive partner must provide good support to the puck carrier.
Defensemen Puck Movement Agility Drill (Video)
Today's defensemen are constantly forced to improve their lateral mobility and playmaking abilities. In this week's video, we show you a quick drill to work on puck movement and mobility with your D.
Defenseman Agility Drill - Video
This week's video shows a "simple" agility skating drill to develop transition footwork for defensemen. Despite the "simple" pattern, the actual execution of the drill is fairly difficult - especially while handling a puck.
One Timers - Video
This week's video covers the basic technique of the one-timer shot. One-timers are excellent for creating fast scoring opportunities and not giving the goaltender a chance to set prior to the shot.