Posts made in July, 2008

Four Skills of Great Defenseman

Posted by on Jul 4, 2008 in Tips & Tricks | 0 comments

The Four Pillars of Great Defenseman It Starts with the Feet Good change of direction “cod” and ability to prevent the offensive player from throwing a good pass or taking a good shot! Too many young defensemen think they always need to take the ball away – instead they should be focus on prevention, good base checks like the poke and (not getting beat, by moving your feet). Always be in good position. Great defensemen know how to always be in good position. To accomplish this, good position is a direct result of footwork. Have Sense of Team Play! You need to know how you...

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