Watch as Coach John Cohen explains that he believes there are four main components to any faceoff warm-up: stretching and mobility, mental preparation, hand speed, and footwork—including exits. Coach Cohan emphasizes the importance of changing up the whistle when working on mental drills. The following drills will be covered in detail: Mental drill (Simon Says), Hand speed drill (Chops), Footwork drill (Rotations), Exit drill (Downsets).
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