This is a great 3-sequence goalie drill that works on many different aspects of Post Awareness

Here are the goalie’s objectives on this drill:

1. Post Awareness
2. Rebound Control and Recovery
3. Post Recovery
4. Post knee-up position (Post Load)

If you want to progress past just taking shots on this drill, give the players the option to carry the puck across the net/zone before they shoot.

I hope you enjoy!

Regards,
Hands

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Here’s a great half-ice drill that works on many aspects of the goaltender’s game

The 3 Cone Rebound Drill will work on stopping the puck from outside shots, rebound control, recovering, covering the puck, handling rebounds and more.

The second variation I go through will force the goaltender to move much more before the 1st shot is taken. Coaches need to make to spread out your shooters so your goaltender can work on his/her objectives in the drill effectively.

Goalie’s Objectives:

1. Stop the Puck!
2. Rebound Control
3. Proper Recovery

I hope you enjoy. Let us know how it works out!

Best Regards,
Hands

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One of my favorite Hockey Body Checking Drills to work on body positioning and angling

Remember, as you progress into hockey body checking drills, to stress that the purpose of body checking in hockey is to separate the man from the puck. To do this effectively, players need a strong base in the following areas:

1. “Raw” Skating Ability
2. Agility
3. Body Positioning (Angling, Gap Control, etc…)
4. Stick Positioning
5. Make the Hit

This video shows a simple drill to work on angling with your players. As always, click here for a printout to bring with you to the rink.

Cheers!

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