Lunging

Written by Carrie Bond Wednesday, 15 October 2008 14:52

Lungers Lose

A beginner should know that a stick handler can easily get by if you rush, or lunge, straight at him. Stick checking will be successful if you poke check or use a hook check when a player tries to move by you. Defensemen especially should be either stationary or maintaining speed while backing in as the attacker approaches. At the moment your opponent commits to either side, you can stride forward in that direction to check him. Never make the mistake of lunging. When you lunge—you lose.

From www.hockeyplayer.com