Intro to Hitting Clinic
Smart Contact. Controlled Aggression. Confident Execution.
Hitting isn’t about being reckless.
It’s about being calculated.
Our Atomic Hitting Clinic is a 2-hour intensive designed to remove fear, eliminate hesitation, and teach players how to give and receive contact the right way.
This clinic is split into:
- 1 Hour Classroom (Hockey IQ + Contact Mechanics)
- 1 Hour On-Ice (Controlled Application + Game Scenarios)
Because physical hockey is not just instinct — it’s education.
Hour 1: Classroom – Understand Before You Engage
Before players step on the ice, they learn the science and strategy behind body contact.
What We Teach:
The Purpose of Contact
- Separating body from puck
- Closing space efficiently
- Creating turnovers
- Protecting yourself in vulnerable positions
ContactMechanics
- Proper approach angle
- Stick positioning before contact
- Shoulder placement
- Core engagement
- Knee bend and posture
Angling & Containment
- How to steer opponents into low-risk areas
- Taking away time and space
- Controlling gaps without overcommitting
ReceivingContact
- How to protect yourself along the boards
- Shoulder checks and awareness habits
- How to roll off pressure
- Using edges to escape after contact
We break down real game video examples so players understand:
- What clean contact looks like
- What penalties look like
- Why poor technique leads to injury
Confidence comes from clarity.
Hour 2: On-Ice – Controlled Execution
Once players understand the “why,” we move to the “how.”
Every drill is progressive. Every rep is supervised. Every contact is controlled.
On-Ice Focus:
Contact Fundamentals
- Stationary body positioning
- Proper shoulder engagement
- Stick-first approach
- Hands separation and balance
Angling
Drills
- Tracking puck carriers
- Forcing outside lanes
- Finishing checks safely
- Contain vs. commit decisions
Board Play
& Battles
- Puck protection under pressure
- Pinning techniques
- Escaping off the wall
- Defensive leverage positioning
Game-Scenario Application
- Neutral zone step-ups
- Defensive zone containment
- Corner retrieval contact
- Timing hits without taking penalties
Who This Is For
This clinic is specifically designed for:
- U13 players transitioning into U15, preparing for full contact hockey
- U15 players entering their second year, who expect to compete at the Rep level next season
If your athlete plans to play Rep hockey where body contact is part of the game, this clinic prepares them properly.
This is not a “learn on the fly” situation.
Players who wait to figure it out during games often hesitate, get overwhelmed, or put themselves in vulnerable positions.
We prepare them before that happens.
The Result
Players who:
- Finish checks properly
- Win puck battles consistently
- Protect themselves under pressure
- Play physical without taking penalties
- Step into contact with confidence instead of hesitation
Required Equipment
Skates, Gloves, Stick, Helmet, and Shin Pads. Subject to Change.
Intro to Hitting Clinic
**Note – All prices are subject to GST and No classes on holidays.
Program Policies
Cancellation Insurance ($25) If, for any reason, you’re unable to attend the entire camp you’ve registered for, whether due to injury, scheduling conflicts, or unforeseen circumstances, our Cancellation Insurance has you covered. You’ll receive a full credit for the camp cost, minus the insurance fee. Please note that credits are exclusively available to those who purchase registration insurance. It’s important to remember that Registration Insurance applies to the entire camp program and does not extend to individual classes or sessions. To be eligible for program cancellation coverage, any cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to the program’s start date
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