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Basic Stickhandling

By: Ben Eaves Ben Eaves
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Key Coaching Points:

  • Strong top hand
  • Loose bottom hand
  • Roll both wrists when moving side to side

Drills Using This Skill

Be Creative! Puck Skills Station

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Be Creative! Puck Skills Station

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Circle Stickhandling Series

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Circle Stickhandling Series

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Continuous Warm Up Skills Series #1

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Continuous Warm Up Skills Series #1

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Finnish 5 Puck Progression

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Full Ice Skills Series - 1 Goalie

Full Ice Skills Series - 1 Goalie
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Full Ice Skills Series - 1 Goalie

Full Ice Skills Series - 1 Goalie
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Heads Up Stickhandling Station

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Heads Up Stickhandling Station

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King or Queen of the Hill Puck Control Drill

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King or Queen of the Hill Puck Control Drill

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Neutral Zone Puck Skills #1

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Neutral Zone Puck Skills #1

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Puck Control Relays

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Puck Control Relays

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Tire Moves

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Tire Moves

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Trinity Puck Control Drill

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Trinity Puck Control Drill

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