Are you maximizing your practice sessions to their full potential?
Discover how adopting a "Practice Like You Play" philosophy can transform your performance on the ice. This episode of The Ride To The Rink explores the critical importance of approaching practice with the same intensity and mindset as a game.
Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli emphasize the need for proper warm-ups, highlighting that preparation for practice is just as vital as for games due to its continuous nature. They also discuss the benefits of maintaining a competitive mindset during practice, encouraging players to compete hard against teammates and play to the whistle.
The conversation covers deliberate practice techniques, focusing on specific skills like shooting, backchecking, and puck handling with game-like intensity.
Additionally, they warn against the consequences of poor practice habits and how they can negatively impact game performance. Whether you're a player or a coach, this episode offers valuable insights to elevate your practice sessions.
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Key Discussion Points
- Practice Like You Play Philosophy
- Importance of Proper Warm-up
- Competitive Mindset in Practice
- Deliberate Practice Techniques
- Consequences of Poor Practice Habits