Hockey Player Practices the Ready Position
A young hockey player leans over a puck on the ice while practicing a balanced ready position.
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Hockey player practices the ready position
The young hockey player wears a helmet, gloves, skates, and protective pads. Leaning forward, the player places the hockey stick near the puck resting on the rink surface. Bent knees and a lowered upper body create the ready position used before moving, receiving the puck, or beginning a play.
Why players stay low on the ice
Bending the knees lowers a player's center of gravity, which can improve balance while skating and changing direction. Keeping the stick close to the ice also makes it easier to control the puck or react when it begins to move.
Natural and common hockey colors
- Hockey puck: usually black
- Helmet: white, black, or a color matching the player's team
- Jersey and protective gear: team colors with contrasting stripes or panels
- Gloves: commonly black, navy, red, or coordinated with the uniform
- Skate boots and blades: mostly black boots with silver-gray steel blades