Hockey is a SINGLE-LEG sport.
Almost every aspect of the game requires players to generate, transfer and control power from one leg.

Hockey is also a LATERAL sport.
The best hockey players in the world are those who are exceptionally effective and efficient at moving laterally.

Lateral movement allows a goalie to move from post to post, a defenseman to contain a rushing forward and a forward to create separation.

The ability to move laterally both quickly and powerfully from one leg to the other is what separates good players from great players.

Check out the 2 most fundamental exercises for developing powerful single-leg lateral movement ability below:

Remember to focus on the 3 keys to proper jumping technique when doing these sideways single-leg stair jumping exercises and start taking your speed, power and quickness to a whole new level of performance today.

Until next time,

Kim