Hockey practice plan
45-Minute Hockey Skating Practice Plan
A skating-only session that builds stride power, edges, transitions and quick feet.
45 minutesAll agesFocus: Skating power and agilitySkill and technique
Warm-upSkillWater breakDrillCompetition
Equipment
Cones · Pucks (optional)The plan, block by block
1. Warm-up
Warm-up
6 min0:00 - 6:00
- Easy laps
- Forward and backward crossovers
Coaching points
- Long strides
2. Skill
Stride mechanics
10 min6:00 - 16:00
- Full extension pushes down the boards
- Stride and glide on one foot
Coaching points
- Toe snap at the end of each push
3. Skill
Transitions
10 min16:00 - 26:00
- Forward to backward pivots through cones
- Mohawk turns
Coaching points
- Keep speed through the turn
4. Water break
Water break
2 min26:00 - 28:00
5. Drill
Agility circuit
12 min28:00 - 40:00
- Tight turns around cones
- Quick feet through a line of pucks
Coaching points
- Stay low, head up
6. Competition
Races
5 min40:00 - 45:00
- Relay races with stops and starts
Coaching points
- Finish through the line
Coach's notes
Skating is the base for everything else in hockey. A weekly skating-only session pays off.How to adapt this plan
- Add a puck to every drill for advanced skaters.
- Film strides from the side to check extension.