Bandy Training Tips for Aspiring Players

Start on the ice three times a week. Focus on what actually moves the ball forward in games instead of copying highlight reels.

Skating comes first

Good bandy players win most battles because they arrive at the puck or ball a split second earlier. Build that edge with short, repeated skating drills.

• Do 8 laps of the rink at 70 percent speed, then rest 60 seconds. Repeat four times.
• Practice tight turns around cones placed 5 meters apart. Keep your knees bent and push off the inside edge.
• Skate backward for two full lengths after every forward set. Most new players skip this and get burned in matches.

One player I trained with added 15 minutes of edge work before every session. Within six weeks he started winning 1-on-1 duels he used to lose.

Ball and stick work

Once your skating feels steady, add the ball. Keep sessions short so you stay sharp.

1. Stand 3 meters from a wall and pass the ball against it for 3 minutes straight. Focus on quick releases, not power.
2. Then move to 6 meters and mix in one-touch returns. Count how many clean touches you get in a row.
3. Finish with 20 shots from the top of the circle. Aim for the bottom corners only.

Track your clean touches each session. When the number stops rising, add a defender or increase speed.