SET UP

G starts in the crease standing up in the crouch position.  Coach stands 3-5 feet away.  Pucks are placed around the crease in a semi circle.

DRILL STEPS

G in his crouch poke checks the puck with a simple push of the arm keeping the stick in hand.  Coach controls the puck and shoots on G.  G goes behind each puck in his stance and poke checks the puck and then reacts to the shot from C.

PROGRESSION
For the 2nd time of poke checks place the pucks a foot or so further out.  G slides his hand all the way up the shaft of the stick and then poke checks.  C receives the puck and then shoots.

KEY TEACHING POINTS

Goalies need to work on keeping the stick on the ice for the poke check and a potential shot from the coach.

Previous Drills:

• Stand-up Poke Check for Goalies
• Quick Fire 1-1 Drill – for making quick decisions and reading 1 on 1
• 3 Point Shooting Drill – for puck control, quick release shooting and footwork
• 2 on 1 Horseshoe Drill – for closing the gap and communication during a 2 on 1
• Criss Cross Fire Drill – for passing in stride, communication and saves for shots
• In 'n Out Goalie Passing Drill - for playing the puck and getting back to the net
• One-Time Shooting Drill - for getting into position quickly and releasing a shot in wind-up
• Long 'n Short Passing Drill - for passing to where the player will be
• Chaser Drill – for high tempo break-away training
• Quick Feet 'D' Drill –for developing agility and mobility
• Obstacle Course – for incorporating all individual skills
• Progression Regroup Drill – for moving the puck quickly out of the zone
• Touch Pass Warm-Up Drill
• D to D Regroup