Good stick protection starts with two things: hand position and body positioning. Learn how keeping your stick close to your head and using your body as a shield can make it harder for defenders to check your stick.
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When teaching players how to protect their stick, focus on two things: their hands and their body.
Good positioning can make it much harder for a defender to get a stick check.
One way to improve control is to move your hands up on the stick.
This gives you more control around the stick and helps you keep it in a protected position.
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