S&D CLINICS – CYCLE 1 / WEEK 6

INSTRUCTION - AT HOME PREPARATION

Skill Learning Video

VIDEO OVERVIEW

Skill Chunk: Weight Shift Over The Coiled Push Leg

Core Element: Active Butterfly Slide Base

Technical Skill: Butterfly Slide 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

‘COILED LEGS’ PLAN

THIS PLAN WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH 3 PRACTICE DAYS TARGETED TO HELP YOU BETTER UNDERSTAND AND ‘FIND’ YOUR IDEAL KNEE BEND THAT WILL PROVIDE THE CORRECT COILED ALIGNMENT IN YOUR LEGS THAT IS NEEDED WHEN EXPLODING WITH POWER FROM THE HIGH CROUCH STANCE.

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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 CIRCUIT

Drill 1: Butterfly Extensions Save Technique

DRILL PACK
Save Selections

CORE ELEMENT
Active Butterfly Flared Base

SKILL FOCUS
1) Control Transfer Into Butterfly Stance
2) Inside Pad Edges Sealing The Ice Thru Extension
2) Extend Save Side Pad With Activation From The Hips

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: Post To Post Into RVH Transitions

DRILL PACK
Down Low Transitions

CORE ELEMENT
Active Post Side RVH Base

SKILL FOCUS
1) First Shuffle Edge Control Along Goal Line With Stable Core to control torso and arms when Checking Windows
2) Soft neck to rotate hand for back of net sightline
3) Complete Controlled Transfer With Butterfly Slide Into RVH
4) Land RVH With 15 Degree Angle On Post
5) Ensure Locked Skate Edge, Elbow And Shoulder On Post

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

BASELINE PERFORMANCE FOCUS
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

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

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

PART C - SMALL AREA GAME FOR POSITION, REACTION AND BATTLE