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Parry, U15 boys Hockey Coach

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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.

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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.

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Basic block

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

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Full leg block

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

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The dive (to the left)

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.

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