‘Strong Knees’ Progression Drill

PRACTICE OVERVIEW

Series: Standing Transitions

Technical Skill: Standing High Crouch Stance

Practice Level: Foundational

BENEFITS OF MENTAL PRACTICE VIDEOS

Preparation for Complex Skills: Engaging in mental practice drills promotes a mindset of continuous learning and improvement. It allows goalies to anticipate and mentally navigate complex skills, improving their understanding of how to adapt and what to adjust when practicing on the ice.

Mental practice, also known as visualization or mental rehearsal, involves imagining the performance of a skill or action without physically executing it. This technique has been widely studied and utilized in various sports and is found to offer numerous benefits for understanding the skill, skill improvement, and confidence building.

Success during mental practice and effective performance on the ice can boost motivation and self-confidence, which are crucial for achieving goals.

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Watching the below videos will provide you with more knowledge and insight when assessing the key areas you need to improve.