From the ready position; the keeper lifts a leg and takes a wide step before driving the opposite knee towards the ground.
This is similar to the move a cricket player would use to stop a ball in the field. The paddle and stick are used to fill in the gaps and extend the reach of the keeper. The player ‘watches’ the ball onto the pads before pushing back on the front foot and returning to the ready position.
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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.
