Puck Protect - Shielding - Moving | Puck Skills for Hockey | Quantum Speed

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Skill Name:
Puck Protect - Shielding

Introduction of the Movement:
Once a team obtains possession of the puck it is most often beneficial to maintain possession of it for as long as possible. One skill that can be used to aid a player in maintaining puck possession is “shielding”. With the puck remaining in the same spot (or in a very small area) the player simply moves her body in such a way that it is always between the puck and the opponent.

This skill is often used as a delaying tactic, with the puck carrier trying to maintain puck possession while giving teammates time to get into open space and available to receive a pass. At times it is also used to force an opponent into over-committing to one side in their checking thereby leaving a clear opening for the puck carrier to move into.

Essential Movement:
In a very strong/stable position with the legs bent and some weight on the stick – forming a “tripod” position, the player uses his/her body as a shield to keep an opponent away from the puck. The player keeps their stick close to the puck (and may at times adjust the position of the puck slightly), then, while keeping their back to the opponent, moves in an arc around the puck in response to the position of the opponent. In doing so the player effectively creates a shield around the puck preventing the opponent from getting possession.

Segmented Movement:
-Assume a strong/stable position, with the knees well bent, the stick held in two hands, and some weight put on the stick. The position of the stick and feet form a tripod.
-With the puck remaining in place the player quickly moves to establish a shielding position with their back to the opponent and their entire body between the puck and the opponent.
-As the opponent tries to maneuver around the shield to get to the puck the player constantly adjusts position by shuffling (or “T-pushing”) side to side to maintain an effective shield around the puck. If the opponent gains the advantage and starts to slip around the shield the player can move the puck slightly to regain position.
-In a strong tripod position the player constantly shifts back and forth using quick glances over their shoulder, as well as just “feeling” where the opponent is, in order to keep their opponent away from the puck. This action of maintaining possession of the puck gives teammates more time to get open to receive a pass or causes the opponent to over-commit in one direction leaving a clear escape route.

Common Errors:
-A strong “tripod” position is not established and the player is easily pushed over or away from the puck.
-The player tries to rely too much on seeing where the opponent is rather than feeling where she is. This causes the player to turn too far to one side making it easy for the opponent to go around the opposite side and retrieve the puck.
-The player assumes their shielding position too close to the puck making it easy for the opponent to reach around and poke the puck away.

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