{"product_id":"thefundamentalsofface-offsscudder","title":"THEFUNDAMENTALSOFFACE-OFFS(SCUDDER)","description":"\u003cp\u003e Learn proper clamping technique  jamming technique  and drills to gain more possessions off the draw Discover the four basic mechanics of executing the clamp that will make your FOGO a powerful force  Learn drills that will enhance your FOGO's ability to pop the ball forward and control the possession Get 10 face-off drills  including warm-up drills  for perfecting technique\u003c\/p\u003ewith Will Scudder, Lehigh University Assistant Coach\/Face-Off Coordinator;\u003cbr\u003eas a player at Lehigh he won 54 percent of his face-offs\u003cp\u003eintroduction by Kevin Cassese, Lehigh University Head Coach\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe better you are at face offs, the more possessions your team will control. Concentrating on two classic face-off techniques, Lehigh Assistant Coach Will Scudder presents each exercise efficiently and progressively from its most basic components though the completion of winning the ground ball created by the face-off win. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a clear, step-by-step explanation of each movement, Coach Scudder presents a mechanically well developed, consistent training plan that will challenge advanced players while instructing and building confidence in less experienced athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Clamp\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUtilizing a low stance and sinking your hips for leverage, Coach Scudder emphasizes the most important rule concerning the positioning of your top rail for winning the clamp. To support this movement, the mechanics are carefully explained while they are performed first slowly then more quickly with each successful repetition. Successful completion of this technique is apparent when superior leverage beginning with first contact is demonstrated. This includes proper body positioning, hand and feet position so as not to create a rule violation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Jam and Re-Jam\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe initial move over the ball is crucial to be able to win a face off with a jam. Leading to that first move is the discipline necessary to consistently maintain a low and explosive position in an effort to catch your opponent off guard. Remaining vigilant against your opponent may allow you to re-jam your opponent in an effort to keep him guessing at what you will do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFace Off Drills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoach Scudder shares several drills to reinforce face-off mechanics and improve wing play, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Whistle Timing Drill -\u003c\/b\u003e Helps player get comfortable at spending longer time in their ready stance. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Ball Bucket Pops - \u003c\/b\u003eBuilding the skill of popping the ball forward. Perform an individual face-off, pick up ground ball and place ball into bucket. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Smasher Pad Ground Balls - \u003c\/b\u003ePerform an individual face-off, pick up ground ball and then coach pressures you with a blocking pad. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis presentation also includes a drill for training wing players to box out and pick up ground balls off the face off. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a great DVD to begin to build any face-off man at any level and preaches the most important parts of the face-off-consistency. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e50 minutes. 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Championship Productions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47402247061692,"sku":"CHMP-LXD04761B","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/3832\/2364\/files\/A1x-9u8vz4L.jpg?v=1788449593","url":"https:\/\/store.virventures.com\/products\/thefundamentalsofface-offsscudder","provider":"Virventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}