S&D CLINICS – CYCLE 1/WEEK 6

GOALIE TOOLBOX LEARNING RESOURCE

‘Slightly Past Shoulder Width’ Technical Instruction

DRILL PACK
Standing Transitions

TECHNICAL SKILL
High Crouch Stance

CORE ELEMENT
Active Standing Base

SKILL FOCUS
How to calculate your foot spacing distance

PRE CLINIC LEARNING PREP

Being prepared with knowledge and information can significantly improve your readiness to physically practice a skill. The process of learning and sharpening a skill involves both mental and physical aspects, and having a strong foundation of knowledge can positively impact your practice.
Challenge yourself to to watch and learn about the skill so that you are better prepared to physically execute on-ice drills

'Step Into Foot Spacing' Isolation Drill

DRILL PACK
Standing Transitions

TECHNICAL SKILL
High Crouch Stance

CORE ELEMENT
Active Standing Base

SKILL FOCUS
Practice finding your foot spacing distance

PRE CLINIC LEARNING PREP

The process of practicing a skill, recording yourself, and assessing the videos creates a powerful feedback loop for improvement.
By capitalizing on the benefits of self-observation and analysis, you can identify weaknesses, refine techniques, and progress more effectively toward mastering your mechanics.
Challenge yourself to keep repeating this ‘Practice, Record and Assess’ process as many times as you need so that you can pinpoint specific errors or mistakes in your performance.

FOUNDATIONAL SKATING

Inside Edge Sculling

SKATING SKILL
Inside Edge Sculling

This video will demonstrate the drills and specific foundational skating skills needed when moving outside the crease with dynamic balance

Estimated At Clinic Practice: 5 – 10 minutes

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

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

DYNAMIC DRILL
T-Push From Face Off Dot Back To Post – Post To Post Into RVH – Recover To Post Side Standing – T-Push Out To Center Dot – Shot – Freeze Or Follow Rebounds

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

MECHANICS –
1) Standing Power Stance Position With Correct Alignment
2) Post Side Standing Into Efficient Post To Post Checking Windows
3) Controlled Slide Into Solid RVH Load Coil Leg To Support Upper Body At Slide Initiation
POSITIONING –
1) Stop Center & Square on Puck In Shooting Lane
2) Freeze Or Follow Rebounds and Recover To Position                             

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

Estimated At Clinic Practice: 6 – 12 minutes

Drill 3b: Dynamic Transitional Movement

DYNAMIC DRILL
Butterfly At Center Dot – Power Slide To Face Off Dot – Single Leg Recovery to T-Push From Face Off Dot Back To Post – Post To Post Into RVH -RVH Cross Crease Exit To Face Off Dot – Shuffle To Centre – Shot- Freeze Or Follow Rebounds

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

MECHANICS –
1) Standing Power Stance Position With Correct Alignment
2) Load Power Leg With Correct Foot Placement
3) Load Coil Leg To Support Upper Body At Slide Initiation
4) Controlled Diagonal Drop Into Flared Leg Slide Into RVH
5) Set Push Leg Into A Supported Foot Placement Under Hips
6) Pressure Down Into Edges To Control Shuffles
POSITIONING –
1) Enter Center & Square on Puck In Shooting Lane
2) Freeze Or Follow Rebounds and Recover To Position
REACTION –
1) Patience On Reading Puck Releases
2) Track Puck Into Saves
3) Agile Transition With Balance

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.

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

Estimated At Clinic Practice: 6 – 12 minutes

SMALL AREA GAME

Two Net Game - Positioning, Reaction & Battle