Dangle at The Point Like Cale Makar
It’s hard to pinpoint just one trait that makes Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Cale Makar such a special player. A plethora of skills ooze out of his game and make him the best defender in the NHL, including:
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Movement/power
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Manipulation/deception
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Shot/pass fakes
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Dynamic edgework/agility
While Makar has fantastic genetics and physical tools that very few people in the world possess, we can all learn from his process and drop them into our own games.
Makar’s Process
Step 1 - Catch
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Catch in motion through pass receptions
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Immediately place the puck into a duel-threat position
Step 2 - Committing the opponent
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Get the opponent to commit to a shot/pass/movement
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Turn the defender’s feet and move them out of the way
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Fake shot/pass
Step 3 - Change of direction and acceleration
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Accelerate in the opposite direction
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Double fakes if needed
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