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
Why this drill
Builds toward finish legal checks with proper timing and control near the whistle.
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.
Recommended reps
8 x timed checking reps as the whistle approaches
Common mistake
Committing to a full check regardless of when the puck is released, drawing a penalty.