S&D CLINICS – CYCLE 1/WEEK 2

GOALIE TOOLBOX LEARNING RESOURCE

‘Shift To Press’ Instruction Video

VIDEO OVERVIEW

Skill Chunk: Shift To Press
Core Element: Active T-Push Base
Technical Skill: T-Push Transition

This instruction video will zoom in on the ‘skill chunk’ of a technical ‘Core Element’ and analyze the Body Alignment and Muscular Engagement needed when setting up and executing the ‘whole’ Technical Skill.

Video Run Time: 8 minutes, 28 seconds

PRE CLINIC LEARNING PREP

Challenge yourself to mentally download the information by watching the video several times with the intention of understanding the activation and configuration lines needed to correctly execute the skill.

This understanding of the skill will better allow you to be guided by the instructors and correct yourself with a ‘deep thinking’ awareness during training clinics, team practices and in-game performance.

FOUNDATIONAL SKATING

Stride Mechanics

SKATING SKILL
Stride Mechanics

The following drills will demonstrate the specific foundational skating skills needed to move outside the crease with dynamic balance

Estimated At Clinic Practice: 5 – 10 minutes

FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT

Shift To Press For Stable T-Push Base

PRACTICE OVERVIEW

Technical Skill: T-Push Transitions
Core Element: Active T-Push Base

This video will break down and demonstrate the skill pieces of a complex movement in a progression towards executing them together in sequence.

PRACTICE OBJECTIVE

At Home:

To better understand the progressions, It is highly recommended that you set yourself up in a quiet place to watch the video several times.

Then, without distractions, close your eyes and mentally visualize yourself executing the progressions as shown in the video.

By visualizing each progression and the final collaborated sequence, you can prepare yourself to physically execute the movement patterns with confidence and bring more mental awareness when it comes time to practice the skill.

Estimated At Home Practice: 23 – 30 minutes

At Clinic:

In a group format, you will be guided thru each skill piece progression and finishing off the Functional Movement drill with the ‘whole’ technical skill.

Being prepared with a good mental picture of the movement patterns will allow you to maximize the benefits of the physical practice.

Estimated At Clinic Practice: 5 – 10 minutes

DRILL CIRCUIT

Drill 1: Butterfly Stick Save Technique

DRILL PACK
Save Selections

SKILL FOCUS

1) Execute A Controlled Transfer Into A +/- 45 Degree Butterly Flare
2) Maintain A Stable Butterfly Base That Supports A Balanced Torso while Executing Butterfly Stick Save

Watch the video several times with the intention of understanding what is involved in executing so you are better prepared for when you practice it on the ice.

Estimated At Clinic Practice: 6 – 12 minutes

Drill 2: Single Leg Recovery Technique

DRILL PACK
Down Low Transitions

SKILL FOCUS
1) Execute A Controlled Transfer Into A +/- 45 Degree Butterly Flare
2) Pivot For Direction
3) Establish Direction With a Pivot and Ensure Foot Placement Recovery Leg To Support Upper Body When Pressing Down To Charge and Pushing Up Into T-Push

Watch the video several times with the intention of understanding what is involved in executing so you are better prepared for when you practice it on the ice.

Estimated At Clinic Practice: 6 – 12 minutes

Drill 3a: Dynamic Transitional Movement

DYNAMIC DRILL
Butterfly Transfer – Single Leg Recovery To T-Push Transition – Save

PERFORMANCE FOCUS
MECHANICS –
Executed at ‘Slow Flow Tempo’ (50% to 60% Speed) with a focus on mindfully executing the skill keys when dynamically transitioning thru each technical movement into position
                                                       
1) Control Butterfly Transition With Engaged Edges
2) Load Power Leg With Correct Foot Placement
3) Recovering With Single Leg To A T-Push
4) Shoulders And Soft Hands While Executing Save Selections
POSITIONING –
1) Follow Rebounds and Recover To Position

Watch the video several times with the intention of understanding what is involved in executing so you are better prepared for when you practice it on the ice.

Estimated At Clinic Practice: 6 – 12 minutes

Drill 3b: Dynamic Transitional Movement

DYNAMIC DRILL
Shuffle Transition – Butterfly – Single Leg Recovery To T-Push Transition – Save – Floor Rebound To Position

PERFORMANCE FOCUS
Executed at ‘Threshold Edge Tempo’ (80% Speed) that pushes explosive acceleration and transitional agility while maintaining functional efficiency when transitioning thru the movement patterns

MECHANICS –
1) Maintain Power Stance Position With Aggressive Balance During Flow Out
2) Quick But Controlled C-Cuts Out To A Hard Stop
3) Quick But Controlled Shuffles
4) Controlled Butterfly Transfer and Explosive Recovery With Single Leg To A T-Push
5) Shoulders And Soft Hands While Catching or Blocking
POSITIONING –
1) Follow Rebounds and Recover To Position
REACTION –
1) Quick Butterfly Execution
2) Track Puck Into Saves
3) Explosive Acceleration And Agile Transition With Balance
4) Track The Puck Off Any Rebound And Simultaneously Recover To Reposition

Watch the video several times with the intention of understanding what is involved in executing so you are better prepared for when you practice it on the ice.

Estimated At Clinic Practice: 6 – 12 minutes