Mirror Puck Handling helps to reinforce puck control skills. Have players looking up so that they can react to thier partner.
Description
Players partner up and spread out.
Each player starts with a puck.
One partner is designated leader and the other the follower.
On the whistle the leader practices stationary puck handling techniques and the follower tries to emulate.
Start by being specific about the techniques.
- Narrow
- Wide
- Side
- Head fakes/ weight transfer
Double whistle stops the drill.
Players then reset change roles and wait for the next single whistle.
Key Points
Ensure players use proper puck handling technique:
- Grip
- Rolling wrists
- Puck in front
- Using heel of stick
