Discover the Power of Effective Checking at The Hockey Factory!
Discover the Power of Effective Checking at The Hockey Factory!
Hockey is a physical game, and mastering body checking can be the difference-maker on the ice. At Hockey Factory, we empower players to harness the art of checking to gain possession, outmaneuver opponents, and dominate the game.
Mastering Body Checking: Strategic Techniques for Physical Dominance
Mastering Body Checking: Strategic Techniques for Physical Dominance
Our training program focuses on teaching you how to embrace and utilize body checks strategically. Whether you're battling along the boards, maneuvering in open ice, or facing off in vulnerable positions, our comprehensive training equips you with the skills and confidence to navigate physical play like a pro.
Prepare for Success: 10-Week Body Contact Program with Zack Fitzgerald!
Prepare for Success: 10-Week Body Contact Program with Zack Fitzgerald!
Join our exclusive 10-week progressive program with Zack Fitzgerald, specially designed for players born in 2011, as they prepare for their first season of body contact. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your game and stand out on the ice. Register now and take your skills to the next level at Hockey Factory!
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Week 1 - Introduction to Checking Technique
how to deliver a check – stationary and moving
how to receive a check – stationary and moving
Week 2 - Fundamental Checking Technique Continued
Controlled checking, in-motion
Focus on awareness, eliminating hesitation
Week 3 - Checking along the boards
Vulnerable positions along boards
How to receive check on boards
How to reverse check along boards
Week 4 - How to protect yourself
Awareness of opponents
Confidence building
Receiving and reversing checks
Evading checks
Slowing down opponents
Week 5 - Timing
Checking skating forwards and backwards
Small area checking drills
Angling and stick positioning
Manipulation of opponents path
Week 6 - Open-ice checking
Heads up hockey
High traffic pathways
Timing
Deception
Week 7 - Puck Protection and Body Positioning
Puck positioning
Using body to initiate contact
Driving skates
Week 8 - Puck battles
Using puck protection methods
Breaking Down Protection
Timing
Stick maneuvers
Week 9 - Situational Awareness
Forward and Defensemen roles
Picking spots
Checking to Gain an Advantage
Week 10 - Game Situations
Putting It All Together
2011 AA/AAA
Mondays April 22nd - June 24th 5:30pm - 7pm