Players begin by sculling over the stick handling aids, The puck should come out wide and than a quick forehand to backhand pull through the aid. Players feet need to continue sculling over the cone (Do not slow down). On the next aid they need to go from backhand to forehand wide pull through the aid. Feet continue to move. Complete a tight turn and return to the line. Progression 2- The player skates to the aid and places the puck on a 45 degree backwards angle to the âsoft areaâ and returns to get the puck on the other side. âCompleting a full circle around the aidâ . Complete on the forehand and backhand. The players must use both forehand and backhand. Progression 3. The players skate to the aids skating in full stride and pull the puck out wide and through the aid. Keeping skate on the inside of the aid.
Complete the drill correctly the first few passes should be slow to complete the drill correctly. The puck should come out at a semi full length and pull it through the aid to the back hand of the stick. Progression 2 â the players need to puck the puck slightly backwards through the aid, opening up their shoulders to where the puck is going. Then tightly turn around to get the puck by going around the aid. On the turns the inside foot needs to lead and do a quick out.
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