Players will need to keep the ball on their sticks constantly as they run between zones. Players need to try do this as fast as possible.
Emphasis needs to be placed on the changing of grips. Players need to be as up right as possible in order to maximize speed. Left hand has to be used at the top[ of the stick constantly. When sprinting try keep the ball at 12 in oder to change direction
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A few weeks into the league season, poor first touches are costing teams the ball. Coach body shape, scanning and receiving on the move to keep possession.
Pre-season fitness fades fast once the league starts. Build conditioning into ball work and use rolling subs well to keep your squad sharp all season.
The first weeks of the season decide whether a junior or new player sticks with adult hockey. Here is how to keep them safe, give them a clear job and build their confidence from the very first bully.
