Hockey: Full leg block

From the ready position; the keeper brings the legs together driving the heals together keeping the toes pointed slightly out forming a V.

From the ready position; the keeper lifts a leg and takes a wide step before driving the opposite knee towards the ground.

1. Drill one: a. The keeper stands on the base line b. The keeper takes three steps forward and assumes the ready position c. The keeper ‘crabs’ three paces left and does a basic leg block. d. Return to the ready position. e. Crab right three paces and do a basic leg block. Return to the ready position. f. Crab right three paces. Basic leg block. Ready position. g. Crab left three paces. Basic leg block. Ready position. 2. Drill two: a. Ready position. Crab left three paces. Full leg block. Ready position. b. Crab right three paces. Full leg block. Ready position. c. Crab right three paces. Full leg block. Ready position. d. Crab left three paces. Full leg block. Ready position. 3. Drill three: a. Ready position. Crab left three paces. Full leg block pushing through to a dive. Push up into a facing position. Ready position. b. Crab right three paces. Full leg block pushing through to a dive. Push up to face. Ready position. c. Crab right three paces. Full leg block pushing through to a dive. Push up to face. Ready position. d. Crab left three paces. Dive. Face. Ready position.

The ready stance is the prime position for the keeper. a. Stand straight with both feet pointing forward. b. Turn the toes out first keeping the heals together. c. Keep toes in place and move heals out in line with toes. d. Bend knees until they are just over and in front of the toes. e. Bend slightly at the hips until the chin is just over the knees.

The keeper is vulnerable on the ground so it is imperative that they return to the ready position immediately. From the dive position the keeper rolls onto their front. Bring the arms and hands into a push-up position and push the body up bringing the back knee forward. The keeper then raises the torso whilst turning to face the play. Arms are spread wide to present a wide, aggressive target Hold this position until the keeper determines the threat (they might have to dive again) before returning to the ready position.

From the full leg block position; turn the left boot slightly forward and lean over the boot thrusting the arms in the same direction to give the body additional momentum. The keeper essentially falls over to their side.

From the right full leg block position; turn the right boot slightly forward and lean over the boot, thrusting the arms in the same direction to give the body additional momentum.