Ice Hockey
One-Hand Puck Control Reach
Maintain puck control with one hand while fending off a check
10 min
5 x 30 seconds each hand
Advanced
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Hold the stick with only the top hand while skating in a small area.
- 2Cushion the puck with soft wrist touches, keeping it close to the blade.
- 3Use your free arm to simulate fending off contact from a defender.
- 4Switch to one-hand bottom control for the second half of the set.
What to focus on
Soft touches that keep the puck controlled with reduced leverage.
Common mistake
Gripping too hard and popping the puck away with stiff wrists.