3 Cone 6 Shot
Last Updated: 2026-07-13
Age Group: All
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Equipment Needed: Cones
Space Required: Full Ice
Drill Information
6 shot warm up drill.
Drill starts with the first three players in line taking off around the cone for a quick shot off. They then circle back down and the coach places a puck off the boards for each of them to pick up. They continue around the dot to then take another quick shot. Opposite sides go at the same time.
Coaching Focus Points
- Focus on tracking puck all the way in.
- You do not have to go down on every shot.
- Have active hands.
Shooter Focus Points
- No hesitation to take off.
- Quick releases.
- Clean pick ups off boards.
Skills Focus
Fundamental Skills:
- Skating
- Positioning
- Stance
- Save Selection
- Rebound Control
- Recovery
Skating Skills:
- Shuffle
- T Push
- C Cut
- Butterfly
- Power Push
Game Situations:
- Unopposed Practice
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