Hockey is a constant change of direction with action that switches between offense and defense on a moments notice. This lateral drill is great for switching between 2 different actions while moving over a set distance.

The drills involves lateral stepping over hurdles as players weave forwards and backwards around cones. Here are a couple of training tips:

• keep body positioning square with head on a swivel as you move laterally
• use only a slight head turn to look back at cone as you back towards it
• keep feet constantly moving, with plants to change direction soft and light
• attack the next movement--whether its moving towards the hurdle, or towards a cone after stepping over hurlde

Try adding about 4 total sets of this drill to a workout. (need hurdles? Check 'em out here)