Two Net Stick Activation

In this drill, we focus on how to effectively track pucks into the body using not only the shoulders and eyes but also incorporating the stick as an active tool for making saves.

Drill Objectives
Tracking with Eyes and Shoulders:

Keep your eyes and shoulders down, watching the puck closely as it moves toward you.
Combine this visual tracking with physical movement to align your body for the save.
Incorporating the Stick:

Move the stick forward and in front of the puck as part of your tracking. Use the stick as the first line of movement, guiding the puck into a controlled save. Allow the stick, shoulders, and eyes to work together to transition naturally into the butterfly.

Making the Save:
Once the puck is tracked down and forward, drop into a butterfly position.
Use your stick to push the puck to a safe area of the ice, ensuring you maintain balance and control.
Staying on Your Feet

Hold Your Edges:
Avoid unnecessary sliding when the puck is deflected. Instead, shuffle to align with the puck, maintaining strong edge control.

Save Efficiency:
Saves are often more effective when made on your feet rather than sliding unnecessarily. Stay upright as long as possible to enhance mobility and reaction time.

Key Focus Areas
Eyes Over the Puck: Always keep your eyes directly over the puck to ensure proper positioning and control.

Forward Tracking:
Lean into the save by moving your body forward, avoiding any tendency to pull back.

Stick Activation:
Use the stick as an integral part of your save technique, improving deflections and puck control.

This drill reinforces the importance of tracking, controlled movement, and staying balanced, which are all critical for making effective saves and maintaining a strong presence in the net.