Cheer Your Teammate Lap
Attitude
Legend
- player
- coach / parent
- movement path
How it works
Build a positive team attitude by having players actively cheer for each other during a skating exercise.
What you need
- hockey stick
- ice
Your focus
Positive reinforcement habits formed early in youth sports translate into better team culture throughout a player's career. Teaching players to celebrate teammates' efforts rather than only their own outcomes shifts focus to process over results. This drill creates an emotionally safe environment where kids are more willing to try and fail.
One player at a time moves a full lap around the space perimeter.
All other players stand on the boundary line and are required to call out one positive thing they see (e.g., 'great stride!' or 'fast!' ).
The moving player must acknowledge the cheers with a wave or thumbs-up.
Rotate until every player has completed one lap.
Helpful cues
- Be specific, say what you see, not just 'good job'
- Cheer loud enough for your teammate to hear you
- Attitude starts with how you treat the person next to you
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Coach models the cheering first for two rounds before players take over
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Add the next challenge
Add a challenge: skating player must perform a skill (stop, crossover) and teammates must cheer the specific skill attemptedNo account needed
Build a practice plan
Add drills, keep the plan in this browser, then share a link with your staff or parents.This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.
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