The Perfection Problem In Girls Hockey
The great thing about coaching girls, whether on or off the ice, is that they are always trying to do the drill or exercise as perfectly as possible. But sometimes this works against them.
The great thing about coaching girls, whether on or off the ice, is that they are always trying to do the drill or exercise as perfectly as possible. But sometimes this works against them.
Tryout season can be hard. But it's what you do after it's done that makes a difference. If you didn’t make the team you wanted to make, it doesn’t mean that you should just coast through the summer and not work hard to be your best. And if you made the team, you aren’t off the hook either.
Most girls hockey players just play with the big (safe) gap and never try to tighten it up. They just play passive. Defense will back in on their own goalie and forwards will reach with their sticks on the forecheck instead of making contact. When you are passive, you are giving control to the attacking players. When you control the gap, you control the play.