Body Checking Camp

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The Body Checking Camp is geared toward players trying out for full contact @ U15/U17 Rep Levels – Birth Years 2006 - 2007- 2008.

This 4 Day Camp will cover all stages of checking with a strong emphasis placed on the basic checking skills, and the importance of having players develop confidence, respect, and an awareness of the checking process. 

Positioning & Angling - the first line of defence for a player. Body and stick positions are important in checking without making contact. This section will examine angling as one technique of checking without making contact. 

Stick Checks - may be considered the second line of defense as angling forces the opposition to a position where contact can be made with the stick. 

Contact Confidence - Body contact is the progression and is used to gain separation when a player positions his/her body between the puck and the puck carrier. 

Body Checking - is the final step in checking progression. A body check can be defined as body contact primarily caused by the movement of the checker. The checker uses their body for the purpose of stopping the attacking progress of the puck carrier and/or to separate the carrier from the puck.