Long/Short Passing is a Fantastic Half-Ice Passing Drill This is a bit of a "2 for 1" half ice hockey drill, since it's a sequential drill with a long pass, and a short pass. This drill should be executed at a quick pace, so whistle timing is very important here. Have your players focus on executing hard, accurate, stick-to-stick passes––especially on the cross-ice pass. This is a great drill for all ages and skill-levels! Here's the explanation and diagram:   Long/Short Passing Option 1 - Long Pass 1. First player leaves line and skates through the cones as shown. 2. Next player in line fires a hard, stick-to-stick, cross-ice pass. 3. First player receives pass, skates up around the NZ cone, and fires a shot on net. NOTE: make sure…