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
Why this drill
Builds toward control the puck in the sweet spot without watching it.
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.
Recommended reps
5 x 90 seconds (wide, tight, front-to-back)
Common mistake
Staring at the puck and slapping it instead of cushioning it.