DEVELOPMENT CAMP

PART A:

FOUNDATION SKATING
Pivots

SKILL FOCUS

• Forwards to Backwards Skating
• Pivots*
• Skating Assessment

*Primary Focus Point

PART B:

FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT 1
High Crouch Stance

TECHNICAL SKILL
High Crouch Stance

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 Camp:

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 Camp Practice: 5 – 10 minutes

PART C: DRILL CIRCUIT 1

Drill 1:
Technical Skill Drill: Standing Glove and Blocker Saves

1. SKILL SEGMENTS 
3. 1. High Crouch Stance Alignment*
4. A. Feet Place just outside shoulder width
5. B. Knees bent forwards
6. C. Hips hinge forward to bring shoulders over toes
7. D. Elbows position in front of torso
8. 2. Eye – Hand Coordination
9. 3. Efficient movement of hands to puck 
10. 4. Glove or Blocker Save

*Primary Focus Point 

Drill 2:
Dynamic Movement Drill Post Side Stance to Overlap

• DRILL COMPONENTS 
• 1. Post Side Stance Alignment* 
• A. Feet Place just outside shoulder width apart
• B. Knees bent forwards
• C. Hips hinge forward to bring shoulders over toes
• D. Weight slightly shifted onto post side leg
• E. Inside arm fills the post gap
• F. Shoulders stay level
• 2. Depth adjustment to High Crouch Stance in Overlap Position
• 3. Save
• 4. Follow rebounds (if necessary)

*Primary Focus Point

Drill 3:
Dynamic Movement Drill: Bridge Multiple Movements (Standing Techniques)

DRILL COMPONENTS 

• 1.  ‘High Crouch stance’
• 2. ‘Shuffles’ to center on puck*
• A. Maintain stance alignment
• B. ‘Push’ lead foot laterally by shifting weight on top
• C. ‘Pull’ back foot into position
• 3. ‘Standing save glove or blocker save’
• 4. ‘Follow rebounds’ (if necessary)

*Primary Focus Point

Drill 4:
Dynamic Movement Drill: Bridge Multiple Movements (High zone transition)

DRILL COMPONENTS

• 1. ‘High Crouch Stance’
• 2. ‘Shuffle’ to centre of crease
• 3. ‘T-push’ to centre on puck
• 4. Save
• 5. ‘Follow rebounds’ (if necessary)

Primary Focus Point: Understanding of ‘centre’ and ‘square’ on puck 

PART D:

FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT 2
T-Pushes

TECHNICAL SKILL

T-Push Mechanics

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 Camp:

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 Camp Practice: 5 – 10 minutes

PART E: DRILL CIRCUIT 2

Drill 1:
Technical Skill Drill: Butterfly Stick Save Technique

• SKILL SEGMENTS 
• 1. High Crouch Stance transition to Butterfly*
• A. High Crouch Stance
• B. Edges push out away from shoulders
• C. Knee Collapse inward
• D. Engaged core stabilizes the upper body
• 2. Eye Hand Coordination (Tracking)
• 3. Stick Efficiency
• 4. Strategic Rebound Control

*Primary Focus Point

Drill 2:
Technical Skill Drill: Single Leg Recovery Technique

SKILL SEGMENTS

• 1. High Crouch Stance transition to Butterfly 
• 2. Recovery Process*
• A. ‘Look’ to identify target
• B. ‘Pivot’ for direction and angular momentum
• C. ‘Power Leg’ placement (Toe/Knee/Shoulder)
• D. ‘Push’ extension back to edges
• 3. Set High Crouch Stance 

*Primary Focus Point

Drill 3:
Dynamic Movement Drill: Transitional Movement

DRILL COMPONENTS

1. 1. ‘High Crouch Stance’ 
2. 2. ‘Butterfly Stick Save’
3. 3. ‘Single Leg Recovery’ (to post)
4. 4. ‘Post Side Stance’ alignment 
5. 5. ‘T-Push’ 
6. 6. ‘Shuffle’ to center 
7. 7. Save 

Primary Focus Point: Controlled movement with effective positioning 

Drill 4:
Dynamic Movement Drill: Transitional Movement

DRILL COMPONENTS

1. 1. ‘Post Side Stance’ Alignment 
2. 2. Adjust depth to ‘Overlap’ position 
3. 3. ‘Shuffle’ to marker
4. 4. Transition to ‘Butterfly’
5. 5. ‘Single Leg Recovery’
6. 6. Set ‘High Crouch Stance’
7. 7. Save
8. 8. Follow rebound (if necessary) 

Primary Focus Point: Controlled movement with effective positioning 

A TOOLBOX FULL OF PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES

NO ICE REQUIRED