Ice Hockey
Finishing Checks Through the Whistle
Finish legal checks with proper timing and control near the whistle
10 min
8 x timed checking reps as the whistle approaches
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Pursue a puck carrier who releases the puck just before you arrive.
- 2Recognize the release and adjust to a legal, controlled finish rather than an illegal late hit.
- 3Make contact through the frame of the body with feet still moving.
- 4Separate cleanly and get back into position for the next play.
What to focus on
Recognizing the puck release and adjusting the check legally in real time.
Common mistake
Committing to a full check regardless of when the puck is released, drawing a penalty.