Overspeed Warm Up
Last Updated: 2026-07-02
Age Group: All
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Equipment Needed: None
Space Required: Full Ice
Drill Information
Full ice skating with angle change shot.
In this activity, players will skate as shown in the diagram, receive a pass from the opposite line, make a move on the pad and shoot on the goalie. Players start at 70% speed and each rep add 10% speed. At rep 4, all skaters should be skating 100% speed. The goal of this activity is to develop speed. Switch sides after 3 reps at 100%.
Coaching Focus Points
- Only change angle when puck is shifted, do not follow shooter's body.
- Gain depth once they hit the red line.
- Focus on tracking the puck all the way into your body.
Shooter Focus Points
- Focus on lengthening stride.
- Carry the puck with one hand on your stick.
- Quick release of the shot right after you get around the pad and follow rebound.
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
This drill and the website on which it is hosted were developed as part of USA Hockey's Goaltending Gold certification program. For more drills and goaltending content, visit GoalieGen.com. All drills created and organized in CoachThem.
