Game version
Target-corner game: two teams of two take turns shooting at corner targets. Each team counts only its own hits.
Backhand Up High
Lift a backhand shot in close, where goalies struggle.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand 8 feet from the net with the puck on your backhand.
Core: Medium. Beat your own best out of 10.
- Ages
- 14 and up
- Time
- 12 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Stick, pucks or balls, net
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Shooting
The steps
How it works
- Stand 8 feet from the net with the puck on your backhand.
- Cup the puck on the heel of the blade.
- Pull up and through to lift it.
- Take 30 shots and count the ones under the bar.
Coaching point
Heel to toe, lift through it.
Safety: Keep your stick down and make sure the area around you is clear.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a target: Less (big), Core (medium), More (small). Beat your own best out of 10.
Story
You are a goal hunter, and each corner is a treasure chest.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best out of 10. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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