1v1 Sealing Off Basics reinforces proper checking technique. Use this drill to build up your teams checking skills.

Featured in the 2022 Global Skills Showcase, this drill from Alyssa Gagliardi teaches proper checking technique.

Description

P1 tries to skate from behind the net up along the wall as P2 angles P1 into the boards sealing off their path. Checker tries to place their body between the player and the puck to create separation. Checker should then recover the puck and make a play to the net or make a quick pass to the Coach. The attacking player now becomes the next checker.

Key Points

• Checkers should angle puck carrier towards the wall with one hand on their stick, trying to get their inside shoulder inside the puck carrier’s outside shoulder.