Ice Hockey
Stick Lift and Poke Check Timing
Time a stick lift or poke check without overcommitting
10 min
5 x 10 reps against a puck carrier
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Maintain a tight gap while skating stride for stride with the attacker.
- 2Wait for the puck to be slightly extended before attempting the poke check.
- 3Keep your stick low and your feet moving through the attempt.
- 4If the check misses, recover feet first rather than diving or reaching further.
What to focus on
Poke check timed to the puck's furthest extension from the body.
Common mistake
Poking too early or diving with the stick and losing body position.