Women's Para Hockey of Canada is working hard to create and share resources that can help individual athletes learn para hockey skills from home. Click through the videos below to watch videos highlighting a variety of para hockey specific skills!
The ready position makes sure that players are set in their sled to be able to get a good strong push off in their first few strides.
The ideal start for para ice hockey (formerly ice sledge hockey).
This type of start is usually used when a player is already off balance before they can get into a double picking motion. Some players also prefer this over a simultaneous start.
Join Paralympian, Derek Whitson, as he takes us through a 10 minute stickhandling session focused on moving the puck/ball through vertical figure 8s.
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The Backhand Shot in the sport of Para Ice Hockey is very similar to the Forehand Wrist Shot.
This para ice hockey skill is used when a quick release shot is needed.
The wrist shot is considered to be the most accurate shot in para ice hockey. Advanced players become equally talented with both hands at shooting.
Stationary Passing skills involve both the passer and receiver.
Stopping for beginners differs only from advanced stopping as the player uses their stick at a pivot point to turn their sled faster when getting ready to dig into the ice.
The skill of stopping is one of the most difficult skills to master in the sport of Para Ice Hockey. This video is for the more advanced player who has mastered the beginner turn that includes picking with your stick.
This drill focuses on multiple skills with a puck including tight turns, cycling and shooting. Remember to do this drill from both corners.
The Weave Variations drill is intended to focus on the skill of tight turns. Please remember that there are beginner and advance tight turns and it is okay to do beginner tight turns in this drill.
Remember:
1. Hands at top of sticks
2. Sticks go into ice at 45 degree angle
3. Arms extend forward so that they are parallel with the ice
