|
|
ON-ICE TRAININGShooting, Stick Handling, Acceleration, Puck Protection, Stride Mechanics |
Journey To Excel's On-Ice Training Program
Hockey is a demanding sport that requires a combination of physical and mental abilities in order to be successful. How do you improve these aspects of the game? First and foremost is on the ice.
Training in game-like situations or through repetition of specific moves allows a player to feel more confident and make smarter plays during competition.
It is important to note that most team practices throughout the season do not focus on individual skill development but instead, overall team play. This means that players are limited in how much they can improve without disrupting practice. It cannot be overstated how important continual skill development is for hockey players of all ages, whether it be skating, stick handling, passing, or shooting.
If you look at the way even the top NHL players practice, much of their time is focused on refining skills and developing new ones. There can never be too much practice, but there certainly can be a lack of.
Training in game-like situations or through repetition of specific moves allows a player to feel more confident and make smarter plays during competition.
It is important to note that most team practices throughout the season do not focus on individual skill development but instead, overall team play. This means that players are limited in how much they can improve without disrupting practice. It cannot be overstated how important continual skill development is for hockey players of all ages, whether it be skating, stick handling, passing, or shooting.
If you look at the way even the top NHL players practice, much of their time is focused on refining skills and developing new ones. There can never be too much practice, but there certainly can be a lack of.
