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Partner bobbleheads with stick handling

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Level: 2

15-30 seconds

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  • Start in a hockey stance and begin stick handling
  • Maintain a neutral head/neck position
  • Partner uses two fingers to provide slight force to nudge the athlete's head while the athlete resists the movement
    • Nudge from various directions
  • Allowing head/neck to move out of neutral line with the rest of the body
    • Cue: "Long, strong neck"
  • Pushing too hard
    • Cue "Use slight taps"
  • Looking down at the puck
    • Cue "Keep your head up"
  • Activates the neck muscles to stabilize the head, preparing for the physical demands and contact nature of ice hockey
    • Neck strength may be associated with reduced concussion risk
  • Reinforces safe, neutral neck position in an ice hockey-specific position