Ice Hockey
Forehand Clamp Technique
Win clean possession using a forehand clamp on the drop
10 min
5 x 10 clamp draws
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward win clean possession using a forehand clamp on the drop.
Instructions
- 1Set your stance low and square with the blade cupped slightly forward.
- 2Watch the linesman's hand rather than the puck to time the drop.
- 3Clamp the blade over the puck the instant it releases, pinning it to the ice.
- 4Rotate the wrists to pull the puck back to your intended target spot.
What to focus on
Timing the clamp to the linesman's hand, not the puck's movement.
Recommended reps
5 x 10 clamp draws
Common mistake
Watching the puck and reacting late, getting beaten to the drop.