¶ Description
The diamond drill works on several moves in succession to provide a game like situation both in complexity and length of dive. There are two different setups and both are described for right-handed players. For left-handed players, use the diamond drill setup #1 but the steps for diamond drill setup #2. Players should maintain good kicking with the puck form when moving to/away from each position of the drill.
This drill can be done solo or with a group. The positions 1, 2, 3, & 4 can be marked with extra pucks or other weighted objects, or be features of the pool bottom (lane line markings, vents, etc.). The distances shown are provided for reference, but can be adjusted if needed.
¶ Drill Setup
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¶ Demonstration Video
Demo video coming soon!
¶ Steps for Running the Drill
- The player begins with the puck near the START location.
- The player swims forward with the puck and performs a deke maneuver at position 1 (to the outside, not between positions 1 & 4).
- The player then swims the puck past position 2 (to the outside, not between positions 2 & 3) until their shoulders are about even with position 2.
- The player then performs a figure 6 or a deep V (free-hand side to stick-hand side) maneuver so that the puck travels in between positions 1 & 2.
- The player then swims the puck past position 3 (to the inside, between positions 3 & 4) where they perform a standard curl with the puck traveling all the way around position 3 and passing between positions 3 & 4 again.
- The player then kicks hard pushing the puck past position 4 (to the outside, not between positions 1 & 4) to the END location and makes a pass back to the START location.
- If there is a group of players the next player in line takes the puck and begins the drill.
- If there are enough players, 2 pucks can be used.
- The player with the 2nd puck waits until the player with the 1st puck is swimming towards position 3 before beginning the drill.
¶ Quick Reference
DIAMOND DRILL (SETUP #1)
- START
- DEKE @ P1
- FIGURE 6 OR DEEP V @ P2
- STANDARD CURL @ P3
- KICK HARD PAST P4
- PASS TO NEXT PLAYER @ THE START