“The Bird Watcher.” From face-offs, to breakouts, to rebounds that bounce out right in front of your own net – a lot of young players stand still and watch the play. They watch as the face-off is lost and goes to the other team. Watch as the breakout comes at them. Watch as their own goalie struggles to keep a rebound from getting shot right into the net. Developing the instinct to “attack the puck,” whether it’s right in front of them, or by anticipating that a pass or play will be coming their way, is a vital skill. And it begins by learning to keep the feet moving. There’s no place for bird watching in hockey.
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