Although there is nothing as nice as seeing someone get stripped by a sweet check, more often than not timing is the key, not execution. Too often players give up position to make these checks happen, which is a huge mistake. I wouldn't spend time worrying about rusty gates and kayaks, and stress with your kids the importance of footwork. The old adage rings true, you can't give up a goal if you don't get beaten, and you don't get beating with good body position. Take-aways are fine, but not at the expense of fundamentals. Sweeney and co know this.