Stickhandling with side reach
Objective: Improves stickhandling technique and puck handling 

Points of emphasis: 
  • Glide forward in the hockey stance 
  • Puck is on the stick in front of the body 
  • Shoulders are level and are facing forward 
  • Head is up 
  • Stick blade is placed on the ice 
  • Start stickhandling in front of the body; forehand-backhand 
  • Reach to the upper hand side, place puck on the backhand side of the blade 
    1. Both hands are holding the stick 
    2. Only upper hand is holding the stick 
  • Bring the stick back into the starting position