In this live, on-field demo, the Lehigh staff breaks down the foundation of winning faceoffs: stance. This session focuses on how coaches can teach stance mechanics that match a player’s body type, strength, and skill set, especially when developing young faceoff athletes.
Key takeaways include:
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Why stance is the most important starting point in faceoff development
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How to adjust stance based on body type, leverage, and hand speed
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Proper foot placement and weight distribution for heavy clamp players
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Staying within your frame to maintain balance and avoid getting pulled forward
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The difference between bending at the waist vs. bending at the knees
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How lower-body positioning allows weight room strength to translate to power at the X
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Coaching cues that help freshmen develop stronger, more explosive faceoff mechanics
This is a practical, field-based teaching session designed to give coaches clear, repeatable coaching points they can apply immediately when building or refining their faceoff unit.
