Figure 8’s - with hook

AIM OF THE DRILL:  

This drill is intended to improve puck control and "feel" of the puck while in the hook of your stick. It also helps to improve the natural curling and turning movements

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:  

1 puck

EXPLANATION:  

The puck is moved about in a figure 8 pattern in front of the body as shown, using the hook of the stick

POINTS TO REMEMBER:

- Keep hips and bum flat on the tiles and shoulders up to give the playing arm
room to manouvre under the shoulders and practice good body position
- The drill may be done with large figure 8’s, dropping the shoulders to the tiles
and half-turning, or small figure 8’s as shown
- Try to keep the puck smoothly on the stick all the time