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Learn how to effectively use our custom hockey dummies for training, checking, contact, injury prevention, and concussion prevention. --- [![4Check Hockey](https://4checkhockey.com/hubfs/4Check%20Logo%202025_white.png)](https://4checkhockey.com/) [Programs](https://4checkhockey.com/pricing) [About](https://4checkhockey.com/about) [Resources](https://4checkhockey.com/resources) [Articles](https://4checkhockey.com/articles) [Members](https://4checkhockey.com/members) [Contact](https://4checkhockey.com/contact) [Programs](https://4checkhockey.com/pricing) [About](https://4checkhockey.com/about) [Resources](https://4checkhockey.com/resources) [Articles](https://4checkhockey.com/articles) [Members](https://4checkhockey.com/members) [Contact](https://4checkhockey.com/contact) 4Check Hockey # Articles Weekly tips and insight on player development, confidence, team culture, and safe contact, for players, coaches, and parents. [![Why I Built 4Check Hockey](https://4checkhockey.com/hubfs/Why%20I%20Built%204Check-Web.jpg)](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-i-built-4check-hockey) 4Check Hockey ## [Why I Built 4Check Hockey](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-i-built-4check-hockey) How coaching, concussions, and my own kids changed how I saw the game Jon Francisco · September 14, 2026 [![Is Body Checking Making a Comeback in Youth Hockey?](https://4checkhockey.com/hubfs/boys%20battling%20on%20the%20ice.jpg)](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/is-body-checking-making-a-comeback-in-youth-hockey) 4Check Hockey ## [Is Body Checking Making a Comeback in Youth Hockey?](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/is-body-checking-making-a-comeback-in-youth-hockey) For years, body checking has been one of the most debated topics in youth hockey. Some believe reducing or delaying ... Jon Francisco · August 12, 2026 [![Teaching Contact the Right Way Without Fear](https://4checkhockey.com/hubfs/Hitting%20dummy.jpg)](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/teaching-contact-the-right-way-without-fear) 4Check Hockey ## [Teaching Contact the Right Way Without Fear](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/teaching-contact-the-right-way-without-fear) Contact has always been part of hockey, and at every meaningful level of the game, it continues to play an important ... Jon Francisco · June 08, 2026 [![Don't Wait, One Bad Hit Can Change Everything](https://4checkhockey.com/hubfs/Scheifele%20hit.webp)](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/dont-wait-one-bad-hit-can-change-everything) 4Check Hockey ## [Don't Wait, One Bad Hit Can Change Everything](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/dont-wait-one-bad-hit-can-change-everything) Hockey is one of the fastest and most physical sports in the world. For parents, watching your child step into contact ... Jon Francisco · December 11, 2025 [![Great, My Kid Got a Concussion. Now What?](https://4checkhockey.com/hubfs/Screen%20time.jpg)](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/great-my-kid-got-a-concussion.-now-what) 4Check Hockey ## [Great, My Kid Got a Concussion. Now What?](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/great-my-kid-got-a-concussion.-now-what) Keeping Your Child Occupied After a Suspected Concussion Jon Francisco · December 05, 2025 [![Youth Hockey Injuries Surge: How 4Check Hockey Is Leading Safer Training Solutions](https://4checkhockey.com/hubfs/Youth_hockey_concussion.jpg)](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/youth-hockey-injuries-surge-how-4check-hockey-is-leading-safer-training-solutions) 4Check Hockey ## [Youth Hockey Injuries Surge: How 4Check Hockey Is Leading Safer Training Solutions](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/youth-hockey-injuries-surge-how-4check-hockey-is-leading-safer-training-solutions) There’s a troubling trend beneath the surface of youth hockey: injuries are on the rise—and they’re more severe than ... Jon Francisco · November 12, 2025 [![Don’t Wait for the Wake-Up Call](https://4checkhockey.com/hubfs/hit-from-behind-featured.jpg)](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/dont-wait-for-the-wake-up-call) 4Check Hockey ## [Don’t Wait for the Wake-Up Call](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/dont-wait-for-the-wake-up-call) Is Your Child’s Hockey Program Protecting Their Brain? When your child hits the ice, you’re not just watching a ... Jon Francisco · September 24, 2025 [![Utilizing 4Check Hockey Dummies for More Than Just Checking](https://4checkhockey.com/hubfs/1.%20AJ%20shooting%20through%20dummies.jpg)](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/utilizing-4check-hockey-dummies-for-more-than-just-checking) 4Check Hockey ## [Utilizing 4Check Hockey Dummies for More Than Just Checking](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/utilizing-4check-hockey-dummies-for-more-than-just-checking) At 4Check Hockey, we pride ourselves on providing innovative training tools that enhance player development. Our ... Jon Francisco · May 14, 2025 [![The Crucial Role of Awareness: Preventing Concussions & Injuries](https://4checkhockey.com/hubfs/Communication-Blog%20300x175.png)](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/the-crucial-role-of-awareness-preventing-concussions-injuries) 4Check Hockey ## [The Crucial Role of Awareness: Preventing Concussions & Injuries](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/the-crucial-role-of-awareness-preventing-concussions-injuries) Hockey is an exhilarating sport, celebrated for its speed, skill, and physicality. However, with the excitement comes ... Jon Francisco · April 18, 2025 [![Why Helmets Can't Prevent Concussions](https://4checkhockey.com/hubfs/Helmet%20for%20blog.jpg)](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-helmets-cant-prevent-concussions) 4Check Hockey ## [Why Helmets Can't Prevent Concussions](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/why-helmets-cant-prevent-concussions) When it comes to hockey, safety is a top priority. Helmets are a crucial piece of equipment designed to protect players ... Jon Francisco · February 12, 2025 [![From Rams to Rinks: Nature's Secrets vs. Hockey's Challenges](https://4checkhockey.com/hubfs/11.ram.jpg)](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/from-rams-to-rinks-natures-secrets-vs-hockeys-challenges) 4Check Hockey ## [From Rams to Rinks: Nature's Secrets vs. Hockey's Challenges](https://4checkhockey.com/articles/from-rams-to-rinks-natures-secrets-vs-hockeys-challenges) Comparing Animal Brain Protection Mechanisms to Hockey Brain Injuries The animal kingdom is full of fascinating ... Jon Francisco · February 05, 2025 ![4Check Hockey](https://4checkhockey.com/hubfs/4Check%20Logo%202025_white.png) Training coaches, players, and organizations in safe, effective checking and concussion prevention. 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