Posts in "Hockey Speed Training"

Wide Stance Lateral Push w/ Med Ball

Wide Stance Lateral Push w/ Med Ball

One of the many differences between goalies and forwards/defensemen in hockey is that they rely more on short, powerful pushes to move around the crease, whereas skating is characterized by longer pushes. Traditional jump training has a lot of value in improving lower body power in players at all positions, but when this work is… Read more

Speed Capacity vs. Speed Expression

Speed Capacity vs. Speed Expression

Speed is the most highly-coveted physical capacity in sports. Despite this, many athletes succeed without possessing elite speed. Ultimately, speed serves to help create and close space. Making fast/accurate decisions with ball/puck movement can also create space. Being in the right position can minimize the need to travel excessive distances, allow players to win races… Read more

Speed Training: Alternating Crossover Run

Speed Training: Alternating Crossover Run

The Alternating Crossover Run is an exercise I’ll integrate into our pre-practice prep and as a main exercise in speed development blocks. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kevin Neeld, PhD (@kevinneeld) It’s a great option to teach: 1️⃣ Hip/shoulder separation2️⃣ An aggressive push-under3️⃣ Introductory single-leg deceleration. The goal here is to… Read more

Speed Training for Hockey: 3-Year Anniversary

Speed Training for Hockey: 3-Year Anniversary

Hard to believe it’s been 3 years since Speed Training for Hockey was released. When @fitness_pollenator and I sat down to map out the book, our goal was to put together a comprehensive resource that details all of the factors that can improve a player’s speed, written specifically for youth players, parents, and coaches. We… Read more