Drill Setup:
- Players are partnered together with 1 stick between them.
- On whistle players battle trying knock their partner down.
- Rules are no twisting the stick to knock your partner down and if you are your partner get knocked down you must get right back up and start again.
- Drill should be done10 - 20 seconds, 3 - 4 reps.
- Note, for safety coach should have players more toward the middle of the rink and not near the wall.
Drill Purpose:
- This drill is meant to be a warm up drill lto get players ready for some contact, have a little competitive fun and lighten the mood.
- When it comes to checking many players are nervous and some fearful so this is a good drill to break a little of that. In addition, this drill should be used to talk about the importance of posture, base of support and staying low.
This drill is part of the Body Contact & Checking Course from Mark Zarbo Hockey.
