| Body-contact skill development 'crucial' for girls |
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Growth spurts, early or late bloomers and a range of other factors can have a major impact on development, particularly between the ages of 12 to 16 in boys and 11 to 15 in girls. Ken Martel, technical director for USA Hockey's American Development Model, advises parents during this process.
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Q: What defines age-appropriate hockey-sense training for 12U players?
A: We continue to hear from coaches of 12U and older teams who tell us many players are coming to them highly deficient in hockey sense or game awareness. The fact is, too many coaches at the younger age groups (8U and 10U) still prioritize systems and positioning over developing a stronger sense of game awareness or hockey IQ in their players.
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| Invasion
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| "Invasion sports" are team games in which the purpose is to invade the opponent's territory while scoring points and keeping the opposing team's points to a minimum, and all within a defined time period.
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