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Last update:
25-Nov-2008


Puck control
Playname : Dots - protecting the puck

Drill submitted by: Dan Trepanier
Sub categories: Stick handling, Skating

Other plays and drills by: Dan Trepanier
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Players line up in opposite corners
- (half in each)
Goalie coach work with the Goalies

1.Players simply follow the pattern as shown while carrying a puck.

2. Control the puck towards the outside of the circle the player is skating as if you are protecting the puck from a defender.

3. Ensure that the players are starting along the boards (as shown with player 1 at the bottom) at one end and at the other end they are starting up the middle (as shown with player 2 at the top of the screen).
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4. To increase the level of difficulty add coaches or players where the dots are and have them apply pressure (while standing on the dot) to the moving players.

Notes: protect the puck by controlling it away from the defender, use your body and legs to protect the puck .