Most youth hockey players don’t have a talent problem. They have a practice problem. Week after week, players show up to the rink, go through the motions, and leave having technically “worked hard” — yet months later, their games look exactly the same. The issue isn’t ice time, coaching, or effort. It’s how that time is used. Mistake #1: Confusing Movement With Improvement A fast-paced practice looks productive. Lines are moving, drills are flowing, players are sweating. But