ICE HOCKEY

Skate with your head up
Always keep your head up while skating to be aware of your surroundings and make better decisions on the ice.

Work on your edges
The ability to change direction quickly and smoothly is crucial in hockey, so practice your edges to improve your agility and speed.

Use your body
Utilize your body to shield the puck from defenders and to gain position on the ice.

Keep your stick on the ice
Keep your stick on the ice at all times to be ready for passes and loose pucks.

Learn to shoot with accuracy
Practice your shooting to develop a quick release and accuracy

Improve your endurance
Hockey is a physically demanding sport, so work on your endurance to be able to play at your best for the entire game.

Practice stickhandling
Stickhandling is an essential skill for handling the puck and making plays.

Communicate with your teammates
Communication on the ice is crucial for team success. Use hand signals, or verbal cues, to coordinate with your teammates.

Learn to play defense
Defense is just as important as offense in hockey, so learn how to play solid defense to help your team prevent goals.

Never stop learning
Never stop learning and improving, whether it be through practice, watching games, or studying the game. Always strive to be the best player you can be.