The Slap & Lift combines a short, controlled check with an immediate lift to disrupt the offensive player’s hands. Start with a compact slap on the anchor hand, then quickly work your stick underneath that hand and pull upward. The goal is to disrupt their stick control without relying on a big or reckless check.
- Stay on the hands — maintain pressure and good defensive position.
- Short, controlled slap — target the anchor hand without a big wind-up.
- Get underneath — immediately work your stick below the anchor hand.
- Finish with the lift — pull upward to disrupt their stick control.
- Slap → lift — make it one quick, connected action.
- Control over power — focus on timing and precision rather than force.
- Maintain position — stay balanced and connected throughout the check.