I’m often asked which field hockey skills players should focus on but it often depends on a number of factors such as your current level, your position, your strengths, weaknesses, etc.However, I decided to come up with a list of the top 10 field hockey skills that I think are most useful for the majority of modern day field hockey players to focus on.The order in which you develop these skills will depend on various factors, but I encourage you to choose just 1-2 at a time so that you start to notice an improvement. 10 Top Field Hockey Skills To Master: #1: First Touch (Trapping)Your first touch or “trapping” is the ability to receive the ball under control and head in the direction of where the space is.A good first touch will give you more time to look up to see what to do next.
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Army Hockey CampAddress: 639 Howard Road, West Point, NY 10996Phone: 845-938-8012Email:Website:Dates: Session 1: June 27-July 1, Session 2: July 5-9, Session 3: July 12-16, Session 4: July 19-23Costs: $900Ages: Boys 8-17Features: Two on-ice and two off-ice sessions per day – each session approximately one hour. NCAA experienced on-ice coaching staff. Off-ice activities include outdoor workouts, organized games and swimming.
Power Edge Hockey provides instruction in the fundamentals of hockey, with a special emphasis on skating. From beginner player to the highly skilled player, Power Edge Hockey Schools and Clinics will develop and improve hockey skills for young players.
Skaters and goalies welcome. Three meals per day provided. Boys – Overnight or Commuter / Girls – Commuter only. See website for complete information.CAN/AM Adult Hockey CampsAddress: P.O.
Box 160, Williams Bay, WI 53191Phone: 800-678-0908Email: [email protected]:Locations/Dates:. Lake Placid, NY: Weekend camps (June 18-21 & Oct.
1-4). Niagara, Ontario: Weeklong camp (July 19-25). Las Vegas, NV: Weekend camp (Aug.
6-9). Nashville, TN: Weekend camp (Aug. 13-16)Ages: 21 and over, men and womenCosts: Visit www.canamhockey.com for detailsFeatures: If you’re serious about improving your game CAN/AM is the place for you, no matter what your skill level.CAN/AM Family Camps & ClinicsAddress: P.O. Box 160, Williams Bay, WI 53191Phone: 800-678-0908Email: [email protected]:Locations/Dates:.
Lake Placid, NY: Family weekend clinic (June 19-21 & July 10-12). Niagara, Ontario: Family weeklong camp (July 27-31)Costs: Visit www.canamhockey.com for detailsFeatures: Make this the year you travel to camp together. This family camp experience will be one that you will all cherish for a lifetime.CAN/AM Youth Hockey CampsAddress: P.O. Box 160, Williams Bay, WI 53191Phone: 800-678-0908Email: [email protected]:Locations/Dates:. Lake Placid, NY: Weeklong camps (June 28-July 4, July 5-11, July 12-18, July 19-25). Niagara, Ontario: Weeklong camps (July 12-18, July 19-25, July 26-Aug.
1)Costs:Visit www.canamhockey.com for detailsAges: 8-17 boys and girlsFeatures: One-on-one training — it’s the signature of every CAN/AM program.Elite Hockey CampsAddress: 70 Main Street, New Hampton, N.H. 03256Phone: 603-643-2078Email:Website:Locations: New Hampton School, New Hampton, N.H.Sessions:.
Boys Boarding Sessions: June 28-July 17. Girls Boarding Sessions: July 19-July 31. Adult Women’s Clinic: July 24-26Costs: See websiteAges: Boys and girls ages 9-16Features: Founder: George Crowe; Executive Director: Patti Crowe; Ice time: three ice sessions per day. Daily skills analysis, specialized teaching modules for forwards only and defensemen only. Competitive full-game schedule, including playoffs. Off-ice conditioning.
Excellent goaltending program offered in all our sessions.Erik Nates Euro HockeyAddress: P.O. Box 297, Rye, NY 10580Phone: 914-939-4563Email: [email protected] Website: www.nateshockey.comLocations/Dates: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Texas; June 4-Sept. 1Costs: See websiteAges: Boys and girls ages 5-17Features: Camp directors: Erik Nates, Tim Turnbull, Rob Molinaro and Mike Cambria. At these intense weeklong summer camps, players develop their individual skills through structured drills and innovative on-ice equipment.
Camps offer a variety of programs each varying in intensity from 12 to 25 and even 30 hours on the ice. Different camps help students improve in different aspects of the game, while a continued emphasis on balance and skating technique helps them become more complete hockey players.Garry Hebert’s World Academy of HockeyAddress: P.O. Box 347, Accord, MA 02018Phone: 781-771-1595Email: [email protected] Website:Camp director: Garry Hebert.Locations/Dates: April: Stockholm, Sweden; May: Oslo, Norway; Santa Rosa, California; June: Hingham, Mass.; July: Foxboro, Mass.; Hingham, Mass.; August: Foxboro, Mass.; Hingham, Mass.; Kingston, Mass.Cost: See website Ages: All ages and skill levels Ice time: See websiteFeatures: Internationally recognized as the leading power skating and skills development expert among NHL pros, Olympians, college players and youth of all ages. These extraordinary world-class programs draw rave reviews. For unparalleled improvement, contact us today. Don’t miss the new video docu-series featuring Garry Hebert titled “Garry Hebert: A Coaching Legend.”Greg Carter European Hockey SchoolAddress: P.O.
Box 1534, Concord, MA 01742 Phone: 978-371-3355Email: [email protected] Website:Locations/Dates: June through August. Camps in Alaska, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia.Costs: See website Ages: Boys and girls 5-16 Ice time: 10, 15, 20 and 25 hours per week.Features: Camp director Greg Carter and staff are running summer camps using the Carter Method — skaters build on each day’s skills and are challenged to reach their full potential as the hockey camp progresses. Staffers teach fundamentals of skating, stickhandling and shooting and teach in a way that builds confidence and leads to continuous improvement. Simply put, Carter hockey camps offer you the most on-ice instruction with the best results.John Gardner’s Summer Hockey CampCamp director: John GardnerPhone: 860-404-4180Email:Website:Location:Avon Old Farms School, 500 Old Farms Road, Avon CT 06001Dates: Boarding Camp: August 9 – 13, 2020 Day Camp: August 17 – 21, 2020Camp Costs: Boarding Camp: $995 Day Camp: $600Ages: 9-17 Co-edFeatures: John Gardner’s Hockey Camp helps attendees develop their game in a fun, competitive, and challenging environment. Each player will be involved with strength & speed training, balance work, and core & agility training.
Coaches will address all hockey skills dedicated to specific development for forwards, defensemen and goaltenders on the ice.Laura Stamm Power SkatingAddress: P.O. Box 383, Hawthorne, NY 10532Phone: 800-750-3502Email: [email protected]:Locations/Dates: New England locations: Conn., Mass., N.H., R.I., Vt., as well as: Calif., Md., N.Y., N.J., Pa., Va.
Programs run March-August.Costs: See website for camp costs.Ages: Ages 7 to adult, coedFeatures: Laura Stamm Power Skating teaches players to skate correctly and generate explosive speed. Lady HD Coaches: current Boston Pride players Mallory Souliotis, Lauren Kelly and Christina PutignaTabor Hockey SchoolLocation: Tabor Academy, Marion, MADates: August 24-27, 2020Phone: 508-291-8326Email:Website:Camp Costs: $575 for day session 8:30-3:30 (ages 7-15); $325 for evening session (ages 15-18)Ages: 7-15 (day session); 15-18 (evening session)Features: Interested in developing your child’s hockey skills? The Tabor Hockey School is dedicated to improving each student’s individual skills and hockey knowledge.
Morning on-ice sessions focus on skating, puck handling, shooting and other skills, while the afternoon sessions are dedicated to improving read and react skills and on-ice awareness through small area games and team play. Our evening session will provide sessions designed for varsity level players and will be high-paced, challenging, competitive and fun.Top Shelf Hockey School Summer ProgramsLocation: Hyannis Youth & Community Center, Hyannis, MADates: See ad / websiteCosts: See websitePhone: 774-368-0699Email:Website:Ages: See websiteFeatures: Interested Got ice! Top Shelf Hockey School is now in its 20th year on Cape Cod, offering fun and development programs all summer long. Our professional staff of current high school coaches will be on hand at all sessions. Come join the fun.Versatile HockeyCamp director: Jeremy WilsonAddress: P.O. Box 300, Hudson, MA 01749Phone: 978-568-0081Email: [email protected]:Camp sites/Dates: Complete Skating and Hockey Skills Camp (full & half day): New England Sports Center, Marlborough, Mass: June 29-July 2, July 6-9, July 20-23, Aug. 10-13.
Bourque Ice Arena, Endicott College, Beverly, Mass: July 6-9 Boch Ice Center, Dedham, Mass: July 13-16 Preseason Training Camp (Full Day): Aug. 17-20Costs: See websiteFeatures including ice time: Our informative coaching style ensures players of all levels improve their skating technique, hockey skills and game sense. Players will be challenged to perform drills that require discipline and focus, ensuring improvement all while undoubtedly having fun. Join us and #BeVersatile.
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