Yellow Retrievals & Air-Mail

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Working on pulling pucks off the yellow - start with static puck, then progress to tight rims coming from both directions. On the third retrieval, we add in an 'air-mail' so D can get comfortable with skill of trying to throw the puck out into the NZ when under pressure with no options. 

KTP's - pre-scans, read level of pressure. Get feet over top of puck so left or right are both an option. On retrieval, get top elbow up, hard on the toe of stick and get on the board side of the puck so that blade makes contact with the yellow. "Knife it off the wall". Start with no pressure to get comfortable and avoid trying to pick the puck clean. 

Offensive D - build routes together so you're in motion on first touch or on shot, weakside D needs to stay connected with strong side D. In this clip weak side D gets a bit wide before receiving puck 1, and strong side D can time his skates better to avoid being flat footed.

 

 

 

 






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