You can pick up hints as to when the puck will be dropped. Maybe the referee moves his or her foot back a split second before dropping the puck. Little hints like this can give you the upper hand. If your opponent is consistently faster to the puck, start trying to tie up the opponents stick. Rather than concentrating on the puck, concentrate on the opponents stick and try and lift it or tie it up and use your skates to move the puck back to your defense or wait until help arrives.
Communication is very important as well.
Make sure the other players know what you intend to do, especially the goalie. This way your team can be prepared for the outcome. Top of Page Skating The difference between good players and great players is their skating ability. To rise to the highest level requires excellent skating skills. Being quick on your skates is extremely important.