Supporting his presentation on Optimizing Pass Receptions, Alexandre Chénier shares this passing drill that focuses on receiving passes on the outside edge and releasing a shot in one motion.
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Puck Reception - Shooting
Drill Description:
- Players line up on opposite ends of the blueline.
- First player skates across blue line and receives a pass from the opposite player.
- They will work to engage their outside edge to surround the puck and release a shot in one motion.
Key Teaching Points:
- Stay low.
- Engage outside edge.
- Shoulders square.
- Hand in front to manage space.
- No stickhandling.