Checking & Body Play Clinic

The Checking & Body Play Clinic is for any player looking to learn the basics of checking. Why is a checking clinic good for players? Checking is a critical skill in the game of hockey and when performed properly, can create quality scoring opportunities or help a team regain control of the puck. Just like skating, puck control, passing and shooting - there are key progressions to the skill of checking that can greatly enhance a player’s enjoyment of the great game of hockey. This clinic will focus on the following checking progression model:

1. POSITIONING & ANGLING
2. STICK CHECKS
3. BODY CONTACT & CONTACT CONFIDENCE
4. BODY CHECKING