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To improve stickhandling skills, take your hockey gloves off and place them on the ice about 3 feet apart. Stickhandle a figure-8 around the gloves, increasing speed when you begin to feel comfortable. This will not only increase stickhandling speed and control, but will build up strength in your forearms.