Dry Land Training Tips

Hockey Dry Land Training Tips

Train At 100%. An all out 100 % effort must be exerted during each dry land training session in order to maximize benefit and time. Always train at game speed and with a purpose.

Change Directions Often. Hockey is a game that is constantly changing direction and you must be able to transition quickly. Try to incorporate medium distance (5 to 10 yards) drills that change direction.

Foot Speed. Increasing your foot speed off the ice will transfer directly to the ice as well.

Use A Partner. Training with a partner makes your workout sessions more fun and enjoyable. You will also have someone there to push you beyond your comfort zone and allows proper rest and recovery time in between sets.

Be Agile. Agility is important in tight situations along the boards and in traffic. You have to be agile in order to beat defenders and avoid stick and body checks.

Plyometrics Are Your Friend. Drills that incorporate explosive leg muscle movements such as jumps, skips, and hops, are excellent hockey muscle building exercises.

Maximize Power. An explosive stride and shot is something that is essential to proper hockey development.

Increase Balance. As your overall fitness increases so will your balance. However, exercises specifically targeting hockey balance improvement are often neglected.

Resistance Training. Training with resistance weights, bands, and chutes, can really pay off.

Overspeed. Pushing beyond comfort boundaries is a great way to improve foot speed.