![]() ![]() ![]() In the 9 drills below, play attention to the players in the videos. Incorporating drills like the ones listed below, along with small area games throughout the season will naturally help players learn how to play with their head up. However, if players learn how play hockey with their head up, it will make the game safer, and more fun, as they can easily spot open ice, their teammates, and the defenders. It takes lots of patience and practice to develop awareness. ![]() A general off-ice warm up could include a jog, light skipping, riding an exercise bike, etc. A general on-ice warm up could include low intensity skating and stickhandling, etc. At the bottom of this article we give a warm-up example that coaches can use at their next practice that consists of a general on-ice warm-up that progresses into some of the warm-up drills that are shown below.Ĭoaching Tip: Helping players develop their on-ice awareness will look messy at first. The aim of a general warm-up is to get the blood flowing to all parts of the body, especially large muscle groups & joints after a day of school, or sitting in a bus or a car. General Warm-Up: It should be noted, it is always recommended that players engage in a general warm up before jumping right into any drill. In the article below, we give coaches 9 examples of warm-up drills that encourage players to keep their head up, and make decisions, which will help them develop their on-ice awareness. Start practice with drills that warm-up the body and mind!
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