Our coach always had us do the "Tough In The Corner" drill. Have 2 kids line up at the blueline, the coach dumps the puck into a corner, and both players race for it. It's a competition to see who can get the puck, get out front, and get a shot on goal.
Do this drill at a few practices, and it shouldn't be long before the kid realizes that until he starts using his body, he will never win.
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