Youth Inc. Recommends: Five Resources to Sharpen Your Hockey Passing and Receiving Skills

Passing and receiving are crucial skills in hockey—but they’re often overlooked as basics players are just expected to know. In reality, proper form on both ends of a pass can make or break a play, and these are skills that deserve serious focus. Technique matters and varies depending on where the passer and receiver are on the ice. 

Here are five excellent resources to help players improve their passing and receiving skills—and avoid broken plays caused by sloppy passes.

One Minute: How to Pass

What it is: A one-minute video that breaks down four steps to making an accurate pass. It gives a quick overview of the movement and explains why starting with the puck in front of you matters. 

Why we like it: It’s a great, quick summary of what players should be thinking about when passing. The cues are easy to remember—even mid-play. 

Improving a Pass

What it is: A more in-depth video that highlights the best technique for accurate, powerful passing.

Why we like it: It focuses on the finer points of form, with repeat examples players can study. It also shows how to balance accuracy and power to make passes easier to receive.

Coaching Passing

What it is: A page designed to help coaches teach passing at different levels. It includes a video with coaching tips and links to a variety of practice drills.

Why we like it: Good passing starts with good teaching. This resource gives coaches tools to make learning effective—and the drills help keep players engaged while building consistency. 

How to Receive a Pass

What it is: A one-minute video explaining how to properly receive a pass. It covers key form tips, like receiving the puck in front of your body for maximum control. 

Why we like it: It’s short and simple but packed with helpful reminders. Perfect for reinforcing good habits during practice and games.

Improving Pass Receiving Skills

What it is: An article that breaks down how to receive passes from different directions: straight on, from the side, and on the backhand. 

Why we like it: Receiving passes from multiple angles is essential—but tricky. This guide offers a clear breakdown that every player can benefit from.