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Are there any drills to help them stay low?

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Sportplan TeamAdministrator, United Kingdom

Hi Ann,

We had the exact same question asked (and answered) last year. Click here to view the answers to your staying low question.

All the best,
The Sportplan team

Hockey CoachCoach

HI, another drill isto ensure they dribble with their left arm hanging straight down, much the same as the video from last year. Most juniors try andf dribble with their left arm bent at the elbow and up high. Just ensure they practive with their left arm straight down (also bent at the knees to get right on the deck) and this will help i'm sure, cheers.

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