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Receiving Receiving is the act of stopping the puck and taking possession/control from a pass.     Your Athlete Can: Never Sometimes Often Pick up stick and put proper end on ground Grip the stick with one hand controlling stick Grip the stick with two hands controlling stick Move stick from one side of body to the other while moving Change grip to accommodate next move Use stick to stop the puck Use foot to stop the puck Move toward the puck to receive the pass Move around obstacle to receive the pass Place tip of stick inside of puck while the puck is moving Place tip of stick inside of puck while the athlete is moving           Teaching the Skill The receiver will need to keep focused on the puck as it moves toward him/her.  The coach will need to show the athlete how to step toward the moving puck and "catch it" by putting the stick inside the puck, or by stopping it with the foot. If necessary, the athlete can slap it down with the hand.   Teaching Points If athletes are having trouble "catching" a pass, hand-toss pucks on the floor for them until they can judge the speed, and then return to the drill.   It is very important to teach the athletes the importance of keeping control of the puck within their team and away from the opposing team.   Key Words "Keep your head up" "Step toward the puck" "Stop the puck" "Control the puck"   Faults & Fixes   Common Mistakes Correction Drill Reference Athlete misses the puck Keep your eye on the puck Accuracy Pass Drill Distance Drill Athlete cannot control puck after stopping it Put stick inside of puck to control the puck Give and Go Drill Athlete catches the puck and holds instead of slapping it down Teach athlete to slap the puck down instead of holding the puck Accuracy Pass Drill Distance Drill

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