Why is practise and skill development so important? PDF Print
Thursday, 11 November 2010 09:26

Games 

  1. Players will have the puck on their stick an average of 8 seconds per game. 
  2. Players will take an average of 1-2 shots per game. 
  3. Players will take an average of 18 shifts per game. 

99% of the feedback coaches give players is directed for when they have the control of the puck. Ironically players have the puck on their sticks for 0.2% of the game.

Practise (by numbers)

  • 1 individual practice will give a player more skill development than 11 games collectively. 
  • Each player will have a puck on their stick for 8 – 12 minutes. 
  • Each player will have an average of 30 shots on goal.