Build Scanning Habits At Home: A 12-Minute Off-Ice Routine

WRITTEN BY

Cole McBride

Published On

October 11, 2025

1) The Drills (8–9 Minutes Total)

Wall Scan & Callout (3 min): quick shoulder check, call the number, receive and return a ball pass.
Mirror & Delay (3 min): partner mirrors; on clap, delay and change direction while eyes stay up.
Puck-Placement Shadow (2–3 min): stickhandle a tennis ball; on “pressure,” place to back skate and protect.

2) Weekly Plan & Game Transfer

Do it 3×/week before practice or school.
Cue: “Scan before touch.”
What to track: # of scans per shift on film and whether the first touch is under control at the blue line.

Player Development Coach

Cole McBride

Cole McBride—M.Ed., ex-NCAA D1—runs Snap Video Analytics, turning Hudl Instat film and targeted on-ice reps into better reads for competitive players.

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