Supporting his presentation on Optimizing Pass Receptions, Alexandre Chénier shares a two progression drill to work on the basics of passing and receiving technique.

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Passing and Receiving - Cupping

Drill Description:

Progression 1: Partner passing.

• Two players stand three stick lengths from each other.
  
• Make and receive passes, working on cupping motion and driving the top hands in front.
  

Progression 2: Circle partner passing.

• Players stand at opposite end of the circle, making and receiving passes.
  
• Make and receive passes, working on cupping motion and driving the top hands in front.
  
• Work on adjusting and pivoting to receive puck.
  
• Can add in second puck.

Key Teaching Points:

• Top hand details.
  
• Stick positioning.
  
• Cupping with arm push.
  
• Show logo on the top hand.