Power Skating Clinic (August 12-15th)
Eligible Players
PeeWee and Bantam age players
Location
Kentwood Ice Arena
Overview
The game of hockey is built on skating balance, speed, and agility – BSA. Without these three components in place FIRST, you can’t be a truly good hockey player. Proper skating technique and form will be focused on and practiced with the goal of making sure every player understands the specific techniques necessary to improve their personal skating performance. Individual video analysis will be used throughout the week to asses each player's form and make corrections as necessary. We will concentrate on developing stride length, return, upper body position, proper use of the stick when skating, and how to skate for acceleration and mobility with and without the puck. All eleven aspects of proper skating will be stressed while going both forward and backward. Emphasis will also be placed on acceleration methods while changing direction, proper stopping techniques, and how to stay on your skates when bumping into other players or the boards. This is a wonderful clinic to attend just before the hockey season begins. (This clinic is not intended for the player brand new to hockey or a player who is looking to "get in shape" for the up-coming season.)
Major Skills Emphasized
- How to stay on your feet when bumping into other players or the boards (balance)
- Understanding the top 10 foundational elements of the forward stride
- How to gain acceleration when turning corners and crossing over
- Proper pivoting and stopping techniques
- Becoming more laterally mobile