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As a former standout player, a current NCAA Division I men's head coach at Northern Michigan University and a father of 10U and 12U hockey-playing boys, Grant Potulny can see the issue of playing time through an interesting and diverse lens. He offers some insights into how to handle the questions and concerns that naturally relate to ice time during the course of a youth hockey season.
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Q: At the start of the season, what are some of the key areas of focus for my 12U player's development?
A: There are four very important areas of focus in terms of 12U player development that should be the cornerstones of every coach's season-long plan.
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| Body Check
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| The body check is the end result of a number of skills coming together in a defensive tactic designed to regain puck possession from the opponent. While body-checking is not allowed until the 14U age category, it is important for 12U players to be exposed to proper body-checking in practice.
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