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Hi guys - I need some real basic pointers on the best way(s) to improve my stickhandling. I only play once a week in beer league games so there really are no options for on-ice practice that I can think of.

Anyway, the last 2 games or so almost gave away the puck. They were usually slow dump-ins where I needed to play the puck to avoid a breakaway. So I skate out to the puck, take my eyes off of the puck to look up and see who I can pass though/who is bearing down on me. Then I try to pass the puck and completely WHIFF!! Last game had to cover the puck after I whiffed at it - got a penalty for it.

I have never been a strong puckhandler but I am willing to learn!! Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.