SCAN & DELIVER
Pre-scanning and scanning are essential skills in hockey that directly impact decision-making, spatial awareness, and injury prevention. We look into how to improve these skills.
hand-eye essentials
Hockey requires finely honed visual acuity and with it, effective hand-eye coordination (HEC). This neurological ability allows the body's visual system to guide hand movements and entrench kinematic patterns. We look into the science and suggest some training.
go with the flow
Research into flow in sports performance has shown that achieving this state can lead to enhanced motor skills, improved concentration, and greater perseverance in challenging situations (Nakamura & Csikszentmihalyi, 2002