Drill

Instructions

1. 1Catch a feed while a defender trails and closes from behind.
2. 2Shoot within two steps of the catch, keeping the stick away from the check.
3. 3Maintain the same hip-first mechanics used in unpressured reps.
4. 4Rotate attacker and defender roles every set.

What to focus on

Protecting the stick while still generating hip rotation under pressure.

Recommended reps

6 x 6 shots with trailing defender

Common mistake

Rushing the release and losing hip rotation entirely once a defender closes.