Reply To: Triple Threat Position

[Tom Molloy]

Pops, it would be nice if all players could do the heel to heel slide like Crosby but most can't and it isn't necessary. The key is to develop solid playing habits. 3 of the most important habits are:

1. Always face the play, turn towards the play and be in the ready position for the playing role you are in.

2. When you get the puck either you move or the puck moves, then you move.

3. Carry the puck in the triple threat position as much as possible.

You can have them practice all of these things with modified rules in game situations.
1. Play a game with the rule that everyone always faces the puck. I introduce it by skating around the rink with the puck and the players are scattered alll over skating and facing me all the time. This in HOCKEY SKATING.
2. Game with the rule that you must take at least 3 hard strides before you can pass or shoot the puck. Add the rule that gols only count on give and go plays to emphasis pass and get open.
3. Game with the rule that only forehand passes are allowed. This causes the player to do many pivots, tight turns, cut backs, etc. They will automatically be in the triple threat position and now see the ice better and always have the 3 choices.

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