Ice Hockey
Head Up Stickhandling
Control the puck in the sweet spot without watching it
10 min
5 x 90 seconds (wide, tight, front-to-back)
Beginner
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Handle the puck in the middle of the blade, not on the toe.
- 2Alternate wide dribbles, tight quick touches, and front-to-back pulls.
- 3Pick a target on the wall and keep your eyes on it, not the puck.
- 4Add a cone or ball to react to for the last set.
What to focus on
Eyes up with soft hands.
Common mistake
Staring at the puck and slapping it instead of cushioning it.