Progressive Badges Supported (Observed Where Applicable):
Pass Accuracy,
Pass Distance,
Pass Height,
Curl Mastery
- Set strong body position behind the puck.
- Keep hips and knees low with the puck in front over the playing shoulder.
- Progress from watching the puck while controlling it to lifting the eyes up and using peripheral vision.
Badge Opportunities: None (foundation drill)
- Carry the puck forward in a straight line.
- Maintain contact with the puck while swimming.
- Push the puck in a strong body position.
Badge Opportunities: None (development drill)
- Carry puck through spaced cones.
- Maintain control during direction change.
- Keep contact with the puck during direction change.
Badge Opportunities: None (development drill)
- Approach marker.
- Perform controlled curl.
- Swim out of the curl.
- Keep the hips and shoulders low during the curl.
Badge Opportunities:
¶ Pass and Swim
- Pass to partner, then move into support lane.
- Receiver controls before returning pass.
- Continue swimming to support after release.
Badge Opportunities:
¶ Flick and Recover
- Flick puck into open space.
- Accelerate and recover possession.
- Regain control before next movement.
Badge Opportunities:
- One player carries the puck forward.
- Second player applies light trailing pressure.
- Carrier maintains control and protects the puck.
Badge Opportunities:
- Apply puck control skills in conditioned game play.
- Encourage controlled carry, turns, flick-and-recover, and composure under pressure.
- Reinforce decision-making while maintaining possession.
Badge Opportunities: Observed where applicable during play