Drill

Drills

Ice Hockey

Pre-Scan Before Puck Reception

Scan the ice before receiving a pass to know the play before the puck arrives

12 min
6 x 10 reception reps with pre-scan cues
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Position yourself to receive a pass from a coach or partner.
  2. 2Take a shoulder check to read pressure and options before the puck arrives.
  3. 3Receive the puck already knowing your next move based on the pre-scan.
  4. 4Execute the pre-planned play immediately upon reception.

What to focus on

Decision made before the puck arrives, not after.

Common mistake

Receiving the puck first and only then looking up to decide, losing time.