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Off Ice drills for skill development
DRILLS TO HELP THE HOCKEY PLAYER DEVELOP HOCKEY SKILLS
Below are videos and links to drills that will help any hockey player develop their skills. Remember hockey is a progression of skills, if a good strong foundation is not established the end result will be sub-par.
It is important to repeat these exercises often increasing speed until they can be performed effortlessly.
PRACTICE ONLY MAKES PERFECT WHEN WE PRACTICE PERFECTLY!
Take the time to do it right and before you know it you will have the skills it takes to be successful in this game!!!!
SOFT TOUCH FIRST SKILL DRILL TO LEARN
THIS IS THE BEGINNING PUCK SKILLS DRILL TO PRECEDES ALL OTHERS: SOFT TOUCH QUICK TOUCHES CUP BLADE
AROUND THE BODY
Once the basic soft touch drill is mastered the player can move onto a more advanced level of puck control. Watch the hand movement and the head position.
