Tips on Stickhandling for Novice Hockey Players Presentation

1. Tips on Stickhandling for NoviceTips on Stickhandling for Novice
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2. •In a hockey game, a player’s greatest asset is his stickhandling skills. With deft
control of the puck, players can weave around their opponents and set themselves
up for great shots. While the term “stickhandling” comprises many different
techniques, novices should focus primarily on learning how to dribble, both in the
front and on the side. The two skills serve as the foundation for virtually all other
hockey stickhandling skills. Coaches are often more impressed with a player who
has mastered the fundamentals than one who unsuccessfully tries more advanced
techniques.

3. •While practicing the two basic dribbles, players should ensure that they maintain
great body positioning. Their hips should stay bent, which promotes better balance
on the ice. Players should also keep their top hand about a foot or so from their body
and hold it in front of their navel. A proper dribble keeps the puck at the heel of the
blade while the toe moves back and forth. Although novices may feel tempted to
keep their eye on the puck, they must resist this urge and instead focus mainly on
the play at hand.