SKILLS & DRILLS CLINICS
CYCLE 1 – WEEK 4

INSTRUCTION - AT HOME PREPARATION

Skill Learning Video

VIDEO OVERVIEW

Skill Chunk: Foot Placement For A Stable Down Low Recovery
Core Element: Active Recovery Base
Technical Skill: Single Leg Recovery 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.

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.

MORE AT HOME PRACTICE RESOURCES

‘FOOT PLACEMENT OF THE SINGLE LEG RECOVERY’ PLAN

THIS PLAN WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH 3 PRACTICE DAYS TARGETED TO HELP YOU BETTER UNDERSTAND AND ‘FIND’ THE IDEAL ‘FOOT PLACEMENT’ TO MAXIMIZE A STABLE BASE FOR RECOVERY WHEN TRANSITIOING WITH THE RECOVERY LOAD LEG FROM A DOWN LOW BUTTERFLY STANCE TO A STANDING POSITION.

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PART A - ON ICE DRILL

Foundational Skating

Watch the video several times with the intention of understanding the foundational skating drill patterns so you are better prepared for when you practice it on the ice.

Estimated At Clinic Practice: 5 – 10 minutes

PART B - ON ICE DRILL

Functional Movement

TECHNICAL SKILL
Butterfly Stance

CORE ELEMENT
Active Butterfly Base

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

PART C - ON ICE DRILL CIRCUIT

Drill 1: Butterfly Chest Protector Save Technique

SKILL SEGMENTS

• 1. High Crouch Stance transition to Butterfly
• 2. Eye Hand Coordination (Tracking)
• 3. Glove/Blocker Efficiency*
• A. Glove moves to abdomen with palm up
• B. Blocker arm supports underneath
• C. Puck impacts chest and falls to glove
• 4. Strategic Rebound Control

*Primary Focus Point

Drill 2: Powerslide Technique

• SKILL SEGMENTS

• 1. High Crouch Stance centered on marker
• 2. Transition to ‘Butterfly’
• 3. Powerslide Sequencing*
• 1. Look at target
• 2. ‘Pivot’ for direction
• 3. “Load’ the push foot (forward pointing foot aligned with knee and belly button)
• 4. “Shift to Press’ Into push foot
• 5. Fully extend leg to push off with power
• 4. Save 
• 5.  Follow rebounds (if necessary)

*Primary Focus Point

Drill 3a: Post to Post Movement

SKILL SEGMENTS

• 1. Post Side Stance Alignment
• 2. Post to Post (edges) process*
• A. ‘Step’ off the post maintaining angle
• B. ‘Check’ first window
• C. Turn to check opposite angle
• D. ‘Step’ onto opposite stance
• 3. Post Side Stance Alignment 

*Primary Focus Point

Drill 3b: Dynamic Transitional Movement

BASELINE 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
 into position and ready to read, recognize and react

NOTE: Tempo, technical skills and transitions can be adjusted according to the student’s training profile.

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