How to Excel in a Face-Off

The whistle blows and the puck is dropped. The fastest and most skilled player is about to win the hockey face-off. The following article provides great tips and advice to beat your opponent in the face-off so that your team gains control of the puck.

The face-off can be intimidating for beginning players. However, learning to properly execute this move is crucial to obtaining control of the puck in a game situation. Helping beginning players gain confidence when they are face-to-face with an opponent is critical in mastering the face-off skill.

Video: Here is a helpful video form Sportskool.com that will help your player learn the finer points of the face-off and ultimately excel in mastering it.



Editor’s Note: Thank you to Sportskool.com for this informative face-off tip.