Equipment Needed
- One ball per pair
- Sticks
A reliable stick matters here
A durable practice stick makes safe, well-timed checking reps possible from the very first rep.
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- Pair players up with one cradling the ball slowly, one defending.
Instructions
- The carrier cradles at a walking pace in a small area.
- The defender approaches under control and times a check on the carrier's stick (not their body or hands).
- Reset after each attempt and switch who is carrying.
- Progress to a slow jog once checks are safe and well-timed.
Coaching Points
- Approach with balance and control - a defender who's off balance can't check safely or effectively.
- Check the stick, always the stick, never the body or arms.
- Stay in a defensive stance through and after the check attempt.
Variation
Add a change-of-direction move for the carrier once basic checking timing is solid.