Thank you, Liz, for this clarification and the weekly News.
Although we do not have ice time through this week and early next week,
I would like everyone to try to get over to the rink for the stick and
puck opportunities. Skating, stickhandling, and shooting all can
improve with this type of activity.
Also, if you have a golf ball or other ball at home, work on your
stickhandling for at least 15 minutes a day. Try the front dribble with
your head up; dribble on the right and left with a fake and movement of
the ball to the opposite side; toe drag from the front to the side of
your forehand foot; toe drag from the side towards your forehand foot;
and a figure 8 in front and to the sides!!! Use "soft hands" throughout
these activities (meaning hold the stick very loosely, only hardening
the grip on the stick for brief periods) and move your lower hand easily
up and down the stick as needed. Finally, keep your hands out in front
of your body, swinging freely, so you can make the necessary motions to
keep the ball under control. Don't worry about being perfect....the
more times you practice, the better you will become...honest!!! If you
have a large wad of tape on the top of your stick, you will find that
your stickhandling is easier with a small amount of tape there.
If you have a wall (or a sibling to pass with) you can pass the ball
back and forth to yourself (with your parents' permission!!!). Work on
"sweeping" (yes just like using a broom on the floor...you do have
experience with that right???) the ball to your target from a position
to your side where the ball is "cupped". This corresponds to a "loaded"
wrist position, which will improve your accuracy, reproducibility and
force of passes.
Happy new year and Holidays to you all. See you at the rink!!
Emil
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Subject: NO U14 practice - Thurs Dec 27
Hi All,
Just to clarify, there is NO practice tonight! Our next practice will be
next Thursday January 3rd.
Happy New Year!
Liz
P.S. - Brattleboro has promised to send preliminary schedules out
tomorrow morning - I will forward tournament information as soon as I
have it!
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