Body Checking Hockey Summer Camp is the best choice for forwards and defensemen to learn and enhance their ability to play physically, using body contact/position to gain a competitive advantage over the opponent.

During five days of the intense program, players will learn all of the proper techniques of receiving and delivering body checks, individual tactics of using the body in all three zones, and checking in defensive and offensive plays.

RHA teaching methodic allows players to learn bodychecking skills most safely and efficiently. To properly understand and execute a wide variety of checking skills in different game situations, we use a progressive approach through the camp program, methodically build the separate pieces, preparing the player to play the complete checking game in all three zones.

Teaching and practicing checking technics has a 2 step model: The first step is to practice checking mechanics versus hitting pads and body checking dummies, where coaches can always manage the level of pressure and power of the delivered hit. This step will allow players to gain confidence most safely and efficiently.

The second step is to adopt learned movement to the game situations against another player to regain puck control or create quality scoring opportunities. This step will require players to use individual tactics and making proper decisions depends on the opponent’s play. Techniques needed in this step are angling and positioning on the defensive side and puck protection while carrying the puck or battling for a good scoring position in the offensive zone.

• Angling, positioning, and timing when engaging an opponent.
• Corners / on the board / behind the net
• Defensive zone / neutral zone / offensive zone
• Options for offensive side (puck carrier) / defensive side
• Playing in a tight area / escaping from the pressure with the puck.

Each day is broken down into 2-3 different skills to teach proper technique in game situations.