Accelerated Band Jumps

Rotational Med Ball throws for passing and shooting

Rotational medicine ball throws are not only a great core developer, but also helps hockey players create more power for shooting and passing. The rotational med ball throw utilizes the lower back, abs, and hips as players throw a medicine ball across their body explosively.

By throwing the ball away from the body, players simulate the shooting effect by pushing an object away from them and releasing it, unlike a weight lifting exercise where you must return the weight to the starting position.

Slide boards for maximum dryland training

A slide board is a great training tool traditionally used by hockey players and skaters but can be beneficial to any athlete. It's designed to enhance lateral movement and strengthen leg power all in one smooth exercise. The simple construction of a slide board is easy and inexpensive to create and provides an intense training workout for the serious athlete or an aerobic exercise for the occasional user.

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2-minute Drill

Although designed for football, this is a great drill for Hockey Players!

Speed Band Adduction for quick "ice" feet

Want quicker feet on the ice? Train with bands around your ankles on dry land. Check out the video above on adduction speed band training

Coming Soon January 2008

Coming in January 2008 we will have even MORE great training information, drills, information and workouts for athletes and coaches! Stay tuned!

Step up and exlode for powerful ice strides

Using step-ups in off-ice workouts helps to power your skating on the ice by working key lower body parts---hips, knees, glutes, and hamstrings. Now take it to a totally different level by adding resistance and instead of finishing on the box or bench, step-up and explode into the air!

Here's how:

1. Find a bench or box that can be stepped up on
2. Have a partner stand behind you with a bungee cord or some type of "stretchy" band around your waist
3. With one foot on the box and one foot on the box, explosively drive into the air off of the elevated leg
4. Land and repeat

Perform with the opposite leg.

Check out the video below to see it in action and for suggest sets and reps.