This video teaches players how to effectively pick up a rimmed puck using their stick, emphasizing proper hand and body positioning to maintain control and quickly make plays.
Coaching Bullet Points:
- Keep your top hand up and your blade flat on the ice for better puck control.
- Stay a little away from the boards to prevent the puck from bouncing off unpredictably.
- Shoulder check before picking up the puck to see where pressure or open teammates are.
- Use your legs to push off the boards after tapping the puck across your body for better movement.
- Practice picking up rimmed pucks on both the forehand and backhand sides to develop quick, effective puck control.
