Daily Drills Part 10 - International
I have been watching international teams practice during the World Juniors and other tournaments held in Calgary ove Christmas. This section will be dedicated to how various nations practice the same game.
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T2-4 D400 Specialty Team Practice - Czech Republic U20
Key Points:
Closest player must pressure the puck in straight lines from the net out. Skate back when the puck is passed. Stick on the ice in the passing lane. Communicate.
Description:
1. A power play and a penalty killing unit at each end of the ice.
2. The coach passes in a puck from the line or from a face off dot.
3. Controlled scrimmage where everyone stops on a whistle.
4. If the puck is frozen, a goal or it is cleared put in a new puck.
5. After about 45 seconds do the same thing from the other end while the pp and pk units switch at the
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120103103413658
https://youtu.be/oEhu_kAqvCY
D4 Two Pass - Slovakia U20
One consistent thing I see when watching the international teams practice at the IIHF World Junior Championships is that they play a game in each zone at almost every practice. Sometimes the coach organizes it as part of practice or the players start the game themselves when practice is over. The North American players will stay on and shoot the puck or practice skills but the European players organize games.
Two Pass
The rule is the puck can't come out of the zone or the other team gets it. When you regain the puck you must make two passes before you can shoot. Sometimes only one pass is needed or various skills can be added. This is the Slovakian U20 Team.
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http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120104090932478
https://youtu.be/zwQdL8-XPMA
A300 Shoot-Rebound-Walk In-Walk out - Swedish U20
Key Points:
Shoot while skating and follow the shot for a rebound. Fake and build a wall to protect the puck. Block off the checker with your legs and back.
Description:
1. Get a pass from the coach at the blue line, skate in and shoot while moving then follow the shot for a rebound.
2. Goalie place a puck behind the net and the attacker fake and walk out while protecting the puck from the defenders stick.
3. Attacker skate to the corner and get a puck and walk in while protecting the puck and get a shot and look for a rebound.
4. Repeat the walk in from the other corner.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=27&page=1
https://youtu.be/TPT4N1kqjL8
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.766124107630722/10159656042145931
B3 Three Lane Shots - Swiss U20
Key Points:
This is a goalie warm up used at the start of practice. Hit the net. Shoot while skating. Follow the shot.
Description:
1. Players line up behind the blue line on diagonal sides of the ice.
2. Player 1 skate straight and shoot.
3. Player 2 skate to the middle lane and shoot.
4. Player 3 skate to the far lane and shoot.
Shoot from the high slot area, follow the shot and screen for the next shooter.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120106120906429
https://youtu.be/ppDNPhKOfnM
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.765980537645079/10159655404550931
C500 Puck Protection 1-1 Battles - Pro
Key Points:
Protect the puck with the back. Get defender to reach or straighten their knees.
Description:
A. 1 on 1 battle and go to the net.
1. Place the puck on the dot and race for it from the circle on the whistle.
2. Play 1-1 and -protect the puck and go to the net and try to score on the whistle.
B. 1-1 Battle with passes to Jokers.
1. Race for the puck on the middle dot.
2. Battle 1-1 protect the puck and pass to Jokers.
3. Go to the net on the whistle.
Number the players and alternate from one circle to the other to give enough rest and allow only one shot on goal at one time. Play the 1-1 battle with no passes first and then add passes to jokers allowed.
With 4 players rotate. 1-4, 2-3, 2-4, 1-3, 3-4 12. Do the same sort of rotation with more players.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=4&s=20210330182358540
https://youtu.be/rzAB4Zz2gQs
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.766023130974153/10159655560830931
B600 Double Regroup Options- Pro - Czech U20
Key Points:
Regroup with each D and support from about a half zone away. Give a target and face the puck. Pass hard and always give strong side wall support and middle support.
Description:1. Blue F1 leave and pass to F2.
2. Cross and regroup with Red D1 and D2
3. Red D1 hinge and Pass to D2.7
4. Red D2 pass to Blue F1 or F2.
5. Blue F's regroup with Blue D1 or D2.
6. Blue D's hinge and pass to Blue F.
7. Blue F's attack the far net vs either zero, one or two D.
*Options: vary the amount of F up to 3 or D up to 2. Add a dump in instead of a second regroup to work on breakouts or even a forecheck.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120301090901108
B600 - Double RG - 1-0 x 2 - Czechia U20
https://youtu.be/HiVKeSeNr4c
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.766045074305292/10159655684315931
D400 Offense from Behind the Net - Pro
Key Points:
Offensive player uses the net to protect the puck and faces the play. Move back and forth ready to pass or do a wrap around.
Description:
A. 2 on 1 Contest
1. F1 is behind the net with a puck and F2 battles D1 to get open for a pass.
2. First only allow passing and then either a pass or a walk out.
B. Game with a Joker Behind the Net.
1. Play 4 on 4 with the rule that goals must originate from shots on passes from behind the net.
2. Each team has a joker that must be passed to in order to transition to offense.
*The joker is not checked.*
3. Play with 2 offensive F in the slot and one D at the point..
4. Man to man defense.
One video has one Joker below the goal line that both teams pass to. Joker can walk out and shoot or pass.
*Point Player Can Jump In*
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140901211138357
https://youtu.be/RYp--60UGdY
D400 Offense from Behind the Net
Pro - Joker is on both teams and must stay below hash - can pass or shoot.
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.766049870971479/10159655703430931
Sweden - One attacker is behind the net and a 2-2 battle in front.
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.766049870971479/10159655706375931
College W - One team has 3 and alternate being behind the net.
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.766049870971479/10159655724945931
C600 Continuous 3-1 with 2F and 1D - Finland U20
Key Points:
Blues go one way and reds the other way. D pass and join the rush. Make the first play in the attacking zone early so there is a second play possible. Move quickly through the neutral zone. Hit the net and crash for rebounds. Defender delay the play.
Description:
1. Red D2 pass to Red D1.
2. Red D1 pass to Red F1 or F2 who attack vs. Blue D1.
3. Red D1 join the rush to make it 3-1.
4. Red D2 follow the play to the far blue line.
5. Red F1-F2-D1 shoot and rebound.
6. Blue D2 pass to Blue D1 who attack 3-1 vs. Red D2.
7. Continue this flow end to end.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140901205708589
https://youtu.be/UkAd6vpvNmw
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.701718150737985/10159383430605931/
C3 Regroup 2-1 Regroup 3-2 Swiss U20
Key Points:
Face the puck. Make the first play early so a second play is possible. Attack with speed. Crash the net for rebounds.
Description:
1. Blue F1-F2 Regroup with Blue D1-D2.
2. Blue F1-F2 attack 2-1 vs Red D1.
3. Blue F3 pass to Blue D1 or D2 who hinge and regroup with Blue F1-F2-F3.
4. Blue F1-F2-F3 attack 3-2 vs Red D1-D2.
5. Repeat the other way Red F1-F2 regroup with Blue D1-D2.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/filemgmt/index.php?id=77
https://youtu.be/Wzo7jF4eFeY
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.766128110963655/10159656069380931
B2 D Point Shots - F B600 Give-Go-Shoot - Russian U20
Key Points:
Quick feet and shoot while moving. On the one timer follow through with the stick and front knee pointing to the target.
Description:
B2 Defense Point Shots1. D1 get puck from along boards, skate inside the dots and shoot.
2. D1 get another puck then pass to D2 for one timer.
3. D2 repeat passing to D3.
B600 Forwards Give-Go-Shoot
1. F1 skate and pass across to F2.
2. F2 pass back to F1 who shoots while skating.
3. F2 repeats from the other side give and go with F3.
*Screening and timing for rebounds can be added.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/filemgmt/index.php?id=78
https://youtu.be/SO_G8CffB3s
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.766132047629928/10159656094130931
A6 Puck Handling Eight Exercises U18 F
Key Points:Players need to be able to handle the puck on both sides of their body and this requires loose shoulders. When you carry the puck with only one side of the blade you must skate around the puck and be able to rotate your core. Skating with fast hands and fast feet requires good cross over skills and loosens the shoulders. This is an exercise I learned from Jursinov the IIHF Hall of Fame Russian coach.
Separate the movement of the upper and lower body, loosen the shoulders and learn to control the puck all around the body. You must get your top hand elbow up and bottom hand moves up and down the shaft.
Description:Leave from diagonal corners and do two circles in each zone in opposite directions. Exercises include: carry the puck only using the forehand side of the blade, only the back hand side of the blade, fast hands and fast feet, alternate facing inside and outside.
Many other tasks such as backward skating are possible.
Finish with a shot on net.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20210403140055390
A6 Puck Handling Eights - U18 F
https://youtu.be/FswE-MMIaUc
B600 Double Regroup Options - D Join the Attack- U18 F
Key Points:
Regroup with each D and support from about a half zone away. Give a target and face the puck. Pass hard and always give strong side wall support and middle support.
Description:
1. Blue F1 leave and pass to F2.
2. Cross and regroup with Red D1 and D2
3. Red D1 hinge and Pass to D2.7
4. Red D2 pass to Blue F1 or F2.
5. Blue F's regroup with Blue D1 or D2.
6. Blue D's hinge and pass to Blue F.
7. Blue F's attack the far net and the middle D join the attack making it 3-0.
https://youtu.be/GFEmHZcE4Pg
*Options: vary the amount of F up to 3 or D up to 2. Add a dump in instead of a second regroup to work on breakouts or even a forecheck.
B202 One Touch 2-0 Sweden U20
Key Points:
Face the puck. Attack with speed and follow the shot for a rebound.
Description:
B202 Formation Two groups face each other across the neutral zone.
A. B1 leave and give and go with Y2 then skate around the circle facing the puck and get another pass from Y2.
Last shooter circle back and attack 2-0.
B. Y1 leave and give and go with B2 then give and go with B1 then face the puck on the boards and get an outlet pass from B1. Y3 leave from the back of the other line and attack 2-0.
Options:
After attacking one of two players could defend making it a 2-1 or 2-2.
- One Timers
- Use this drill as a Shootout Contest.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/filemgmt_data/B202%20One%20Touch%202-0%20Sweden%20U20.3gp
https://youtu.be/jMrxSM8bSG4
https://youtu.be/FmNRjU4bM9Y
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.767751597467973/10159661622195931
D4 - Two Pass - Czech U20
Key Points:
Face the puck. Get open for a pass and give a target. Goals on one timer shots.
Description:
1. Offensive team must pass within one second.
2. Goals must be on one timers.
3. If the puck goes outside of the zone the other team gets it.
4. On transition to offense there must be at least two passes before you can shoot.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/filemgmt_data/D4%20Baggo%20-%20Czech%20U20.3gp
https://youtu.be/zwQdL8-XPMA
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.767759874133812/10159661638855931
B600 Neutral Zone Passes - Finland U20
Key Points:
Always face the puck. Shoot before the hash marks and follow the shot for a rebound. Circle back and rebound for the next shooter.
Description:
1. A skate with a puck toward red line.
2. BA pass to B, RA pass to C, GA pass to C who passes to B.
3. A skate laterally always facing the puck and get a return pass.
4. A shoot with the feet moving.
5. A follow the shot for a rebound.
6. A circle back and rebound for the next shooter.
7. D repeat from the other side.
*After everyone has gone through all the options rotate the passers in the nzone. Other options are give and go with the next shooter or defend 1-1 with the next attacker.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/filemgmt_data/B600%20Nzone%20Passes-Finland%20U20.3gp
https://youtu.be/_v9ie8uG14w
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.767769177466215/10159661667130931
B600 Breakout 2 F Shoot D Point Shot-Finland U20
Key Points:
Pass hard while skating. Give a target and call for the puck. Shoot to score and follow the shot for a rebound. Do everything at full speed.
Description:
1. D1 pass to D2.
2. D2 make breakout pass to F1.
3. F1 skate to big ice and pass to F2.
4. F2 skate to big ice and drop pass to F1.
5. F1 carry the puck and take a shot - rebound
6. F2 skate around circle - get pass from D1.
7. F2 attack-shoot-rebound-screen.
8. F1 follow and get pass from F1.
9. D1 take a point shot.
*Do this drill from both ends on opposite sides of the ice.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120126211048959
https://youtu.be/567GJB_Cgpc
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.767763730800093/10159661647520931
D400 2-2 Passes from Behind Net - Sweden U20
Key Points:
Always face the puck. Defender must see the puck and cover an attacker. Defender keep the stick on attacker when looking for the puck so you don't lose him. Tie up sticks on defense and keep the stick free on offense.
Description:
1. Coach pass to player behind the net.
2. Two attackers are covered by two defenders in front of the net.
3. The coach will give them two passes to try and score.
4. Rotate from offense to defense.
5. Keep score.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120131091959989
https://youtu.be/XMM4bxUplpY
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.767784384131361/10159661710865931
D202 Nets Back to Back – One Goalie - U18 B
Key Points:
Goalie must quickly defend the open net. Players must transition right away from offense to defense and defense to offense. Extra players on the bench.
Description:
1. Play from 1-1, 1-2, 2-2, 3-2, 2-3, 3-3.
2. Each team shoots on one net.
3. Pass to team mates on the whistle.
4. Keep score.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120416224928657
https://youtu.be/rxQe9KEB1u0
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.767795974130202/10159661748165931
B202 - Passing and Shooting: on Both Nets
Key Points:
One touch pass. Shoot while skating and always follow the shot for a rebound with the stick on the ice.
Description:
Greens on one side and whites on the other side at the red line. Each shoot at a different net.
- Sequence One -
1 pass across to 2, 2 back to 1, 1 back to 2 back to 1 who goes in and shoots with the feet moving, follow the shot for a rebound and then circle back to rebound the next shot before returning to the line.
- Sequence Two -
- Same two give and goes and then give and go with the last shooter who is on the goal line and shoot without handling the puck. Pass to the next shooter and after you pass step out and look for a rebound.
B Skills Warm-up Finnish U17
Key Points:
This is a great way to warm everyone up at the start of a practice. Defense do the various breakout options and read where the pressure is coming from. Pass the puck back to the coach and move thru everyone. Forwards pass with good technique and eye contact. Goalie coach work on technique and rebound control.
Description
A. Defense work with two doing breakout options vs one forechecker.
B. Forwards lines of 3 work in the neutral zone.
1 - Stationary pass with eye contact.
2 - Pass while moving always face puck.
3 - #8 around partners give and go.
4 - Keepaway 2-1 in four areas.
5 - Two lines move and pass to other two lines on the blue line.
6 - Two lines of 3 pass while skating on one side of the neutral zone.
C. Goalies work with coach at one end.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140131221040649
https://youtu.be/P0nsIv0zT6w
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.768413050735161/10159663774660931
B4 - Regroup Options and Shots- Finnish U17
Key Points:
Face the puck at all times and give a target. Shoot while skating and follow for a rebound. Pass firmly. Done from both sides at once.
Description:
Two D and two F leave from the middle at each end.
1. D1 get a pass from the circle.
2. D1 hinge and up to D2.
3. D2 pass to F1 or F2 not covered by coach.
4. F1 pass to F2 who attacks and shoots.
5. D2 gets a new puck from the circle and passes to F1 who now attacks and shoots.
6. D2 follow attack and get a pass from F2 and shoots from the point while F1-F2 screen.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20210403142455121
https://youtu.be/a5vzAWDfw6c
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.768422134067586/10159663808890931
A friend Mike Tschumi who played in Switzerland for ten years showed me this the othe day and we did it at practice last night. It is a good warm up drill for passing.
B300 - Tschumi Around the Clock One Touch Passing - College W
Key Points:
One touch the puck in the middle of the blade and follow through with the top hand away from the body. Start rotating clockwise and then switch to counter clockwise.
Description:
A. 1 and 2 one touch five times 6-12 o'clock.
B. 2 pass to 3 at 3 o'clock.
C. 3 one touch across to 2 at 9 o'clock.
D. 2 one touch to 4 at 12 o'clock.
E. Repeat with 4 passing to 3 x 5.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=4&s=2021040314422129
https://youtu.be/hW741n4yGLQ
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.768430744066725/10159663844225931
B4 - Regroup - Attack 2-0 - Cycle - Pass to Point - Screen - Finnish U17
Key Points:
Face the puck, gain the big ice and pass wide. Follow the shot for a rebound. Hit the net and attack with speed.
Description:
Part A
1. F1 and F2 leave from middle circle and regroup with D1.
2. F1 and F2 attack and shoot at far end D1 follow the play.
3. Forwards follow for a rebound.
Part B
4. F1 get a new puck in the corner and cycle it back to F2 and go to the net.
5. F2 pass to D1 at the point and go to the net.
6. D1 skate inside the slot and shoot.
*Either forward can get the puck first. First forward screen and second skate for a shot pass.
Option is forwards cycle and attack once then cycle and pass to the point.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20210403145703935
https://youtu.be/23uLeJgrl4E
D6 Game Formation – Variations - Youth
Key Points:
The ice can be divided into two halves lengthwise which creates more speed and allows full ice drills and games on each side.
Description:
B6 is the basic formation with a net on each side of the ice on the goal lines at each end.
D6 Variation One
- One net on the goal line lined up with the other net on the far blue line.
D6 Variation Two
- One net in the goal crease at one end and the other net lined up with the face-off dot at the far blue line.
-This variation allows for play in the entire zone.
- In this variation the scoring team gets the puck and goes the other way and the team scored on must touch the blue line before defending. Use either Variation A or Variation B or you could combine them. Variation B gives a full zone to attack and defend in at each end.
By dividing the ice down the middle you have the option of doing games and drills full ice, in one zone, 2-3-4 games at once or games and drills at the same time.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2021040503520512
D - Games to Learn to Play -D2 and D6 Variations – Youth
https://youtu.be/DcvV2AtGjwE
I was rushing between the four rinks and the four practices going on at once and got a short clip but the description tells the other things that happened with the Russian U20 Team.
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B2 - D to D and Pass to Point – Russians U20
Key Points:
Defensemen practice with a coach at one end of the ice. Do the breakout options, go, wheel, counter, reverse and over.
Description:
1. Coach shoot a puck in.
2. D1 shoulder check and get the puck.
3. D1 drive skate to back of the net.
4. D1 pass to the point or to D2.
*All of the defense rotate being D1, D2 or D3. Add passes to D4 at the middle point and one timer shots.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120211113606390
B2 - D to D and Pass to Point – Russians U20
https://youtu.be/5Iy0yhCgdXU
D1 - Full Ice 3 Team Scrimmage U15 B
Key Points:
Give close support to the ball or puck. Defending team create speed through the neutral zone after the breakout. New defending team identify coverage when the attackers enter the zone.
Description:
Three teams play full court or full ice.
1-Red attacks vs Green at one end.
2-Green breaks out and attacks vs. Black waiting at the other end.
3-Black breaks out and attacks Red.
4-Green rests at the original end.
5-Black attack vs. Green.
They keep this rotation and play a game up to 5. Start another game at 0-0 but switch who they attack first i.e. now Green attacks Red and Red attack vs. Black and Black vs. Green. This rotation can be used to practice team play at full strength and power play and penalty kill.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20210405041823536
https://youtu.be/twbEjatnjzA
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.769655903944209/10159668632950931
Off Ice Game:
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=2012013110134174
D200 - 2-2 with One Joker on Each Side - Finnish U17
Key Points:
Players on the sides stay in the ready position and keep the puck in play. Only use one puck as multiple pucks are dangerous when stepped on. Play about 20”.
Description:
Cross ice game of 2-2 with one Joker from each team on the side. Extra players on the blue line keep the puck in.
Rotation is: Jokers activate with one new player and the second new player becomes a Joker.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20210405042755771
https://youtu.be/ORXMXfHthRQ
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.769663683943431/10159668640830931
B2 Point Shots - Canada U20
Key Points:
Pointman should skate along the line and shoot instead of forward towards the defender. Get inside the dots and shoot. Move laterally in order to miss the shot blocker. Shoot off the ice over sticks low enough to hit the goalies pads and produce rebounds or create deflections. Use snap shots and one timers to get the shot off quickly.
Description:
1. Coach pass to 1 at the point who skates along the blue line inside the dot and shoot.
2. Coach pass to 1 at the point who passes to 2 at the far point and 2 shoots.
3. Coach pass to 1 at the point and 1 pass across to 2 at the far point who skates wide passes back to 1 who skates to the mid-point and shoots.
*The coach alternates passes from easy to ones that are difficult to control.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20210405151235634
https://youtu.be/rjnjoeVpAMA
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.769680380608428/10159668694175931
D2 Cross Ice Game Using Blue Stripes for Nets - U18 F
Key Points:
Play games with regular or modified rules and vary the amount of players.
Description:
Use the blue or red line stripes on the boards as nets if there aren't enough goalies.
This is a puck support - passing game with the rule that the players can only have the puck for one second.
You can play even or odd man situations, add Jokers or play D200 games with players rotating in.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20210405152617347
https://youtu.be/HTCR42nPYC4
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.769686200607846/10159668713715931
B600 Breakout 3-0 with 2F 1D - Point Shot-Canada U20
Key Points:
Attack at full speed. Give a target. Follow the shot for a rebound. One player screen and one player look for a shot pass.
Description:
1. Defense start inside zone and forwards outside the blue line.
2. On the whistle D1 at each end drive the back of the net.
3. F1 and F2 come back for a breakout pass.
4. F1 and F2 attack the far ends from opposite sides of the ice and D1 follow.
5. F1 and F2 shoot and rebound.
6. F1 or F2 pass to the point and screen.
7. D1 drag and shoot.
*Repeat with D2 passing to F3-F4 on the whistle.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20210405154349505
https://youtu.be/ca6_RYrrRNw
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.769696593940140/10159668738580931
B300 - Three Player Around the Clock - U18 F
Key Points:
One touch pass and follow through at the target. Get the top hand away from the body. Pass and rotate.
Description:
Three or four players one touch pass around a circle.
1 - Pass 6 to 12 o'clock. 6 to 3, 12 to 9, player three stay at 6.
2 - Pass 12 to 3 o'clock. 12 to 9, 3 to 6.
3 - Pass 3 to 9 o'clock. 9 to 6, 3 to 12.
4 - Pass 9 to 6 o'clock.
5 - Repeat starting with player three at 6.
*Go around 3-5 times and then change direction.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120218083539387
https://youtu.be/CR8aFnZCsIs
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.770252380551228/10159670607990931
The hockey world wonders what they do in Finland to develop so many world class goalies. One thing is that they have goalie coaches at all levels. I will post some Finnish goalie practice from the U20 IIHF World Championships.
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G - Walk out and Pass Across - Shot - Finnish U20
Key Points:
Goalie be square with the puck carrier out of the corner and push and slide across to be square to the one timer shot on the far side.
Description:
A. Player one walk out of the corner and pass to player two going to the net from the far corner. Player two take a one time shot.
B. Player two circle back and go to the far post from the top of the circle. Player one get a second puck and skate out of the corner and pass to player two.
*Repeat from both sides.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120417101724378
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/filemgmt/index.php?id=98
https://youtu.be/S_nD1jChfOU
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.770255640550902/10159670611335931
B202 Pass to All Players - U18 F
Key Points:
Give and go pass. Give a target and make eye contact before passing.
Description:
1. Blues start with half on each blue line.
2. Reds weave around in the middle.
3. Red pass to each blue player.
4. Alternate sides each pass.
5. Switch every 30".
*Compete to see who makes the most passes.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/filemgmt_data/B202%20Pass%20to%20All%20Players.3gp
https://youtu.be/twIBPPTGe2Q
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.770258790550587/10159670619895931
Dean and I were watching and at first it looked like the power play as it was 5-4 and then we realized a coach was playing to make it 5-5 and we figured out what the game was. We don't know the practice plan and the camera picks up our conversation.
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D4 - One Pass One Second - Russian U20
Key Points:
One touch passes and one timer shots are used. Face the play with the stick on the ice and give quick support.
Description:
1. Play at one or both ends.
2. Transition to offense by making one pass.
3. Puck must stay inside the blue line or defenders get it.
4. Keep score.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2012022209521290
https://youtu.be/ekItl_Cpdwk
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.770261753883624/10159670627140931
G - Attack 2-0 Shoot - Cycle - Pass - Shoot - Finnish U20
Key Points:
Goalie must track the puck from side to side and use the inside edges to push.
Description:
1. Coach pass to a forward.
2. Two forwards attack 2-0 with a one timer shot and look for a rebound.
3. One forward pick up a puck from either corner and pass to the other forward who shoots a one timer.
4. Both forwards rebound.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2012022408543521
https://youtu.be/ekItl_Cpdwk
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.770264167216716/10159670632285931
DT 400 - Continuous Game of 2 on 2 - U18 F
Key Points:
Allow the attackers to cross the blue line before leaving.
Sequence is Support-Attack-Defend-Breakout-Rest
Description:
1. Players line up behind the blue lines on each side.
2. Offensive 1 and 2 attack vs defenders 1 and 2
3. Defenders 3 and 4 leave and the support the defense from the top of the circle.
4. Offensive 1 and 2 must attack with speed.
5. After a goal, frozen puck or breakout pass 3 and 4 skate to the far blue line and turn to attack the original offensive 1 and 2.
6. Two players leave to support the defending team.
7. Continue this flow.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120224091730987
https://youtu.be/JFEiJsm6_9c
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.770270723882727/10159670648540931
College W
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.770270723882727/10159670664260931
B6 One Touch x 3 and Shoot - U18
Key Points:
One touch pass. Firm stick and follow through at the target. Both line move all the time.
Description:
B6 from diagonal corners down each side of the ice. Start with one player at each line and one extra behind.
A. 1 skate and give and go with 2.
B. 1 give and go with 3.
C. 1 give and go with 4.
D. 1 go in and shoot-rebound and become 5.
E. 2-3-4-5 keep moving forward after each pass.
Continue this flow from each side and then move to the other side and change directions.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120226094511455
https://youtu.be/JqTaJ-OSLqc
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.770279970548469/10159670680530931
B6 Jursi Skate-Pass-Shoot - U18 F
Key Points:
This is a drill that Russian Olympic coach Vladimir Jursinov used when I was coaching with him in Austria. The goal is to get players to practice passing and shooting while they skate. Puck handling-passing-shooting should be seamless.
Description:
1. A and B skate down the ice in passing while skating.
2. A is on the inside and continues on with a shot while skating.
3. B pivots facing the puck and continues the other direction passing to C.
4. B shoots and C partners with D the other way.
# This can be done in tandem on both sides of the ice.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120227085711281
https://youtu.be/9CYHXzW6zFs
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.770281737214959/10159670688100931
B600 2-0 Passing Options - Swiss U20
Key Points:
Pass to either side or either player who is breaking for a pass. Give a target, stick on the ice, face the puck.
Description:
A. Players line up on both sides at the blue lines.
B. 1 pass to 3 and 1 and 2 skate toward the far blue line and cross.
C. 3 pass to 4 or 1 or 2 up the boards.
D. 1 and 2 attack, shoot and rebound.
E. Rotate starting from each line.
*Options are to circle back and rebound for the next shooter or give and go from the goal line for the next shooters.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20210406023905568
https://youtu.be/Xi35694E4pI
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.770283577214775/10159670693960931
E1 Shootout from Blue Lines - Latvia U20
Key Points:
Goalie play from out to backing in to the net ready to poke check if the player exposes the puck. Shooters make the goalie move first and shoot where they are coming from and not where they are going. Shoot five hole if they open up, high if they go down and just over the pad and under the glove when they are down. Make them cover the entire width of the net by coming in from a side.
Description:
Players line up along the blue lines at each end and take turns shooting. Create competitions and eliminations to make it competitive.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120229081043104
https://youtu.be/C7nbtkXD9dA
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.770285150547951/10159670700865931
I like to use it for good habits like passing while moving, giving a target, attacking quickly. The video has the 1-0 and 2-0. You need about 20 skaters to do the 3-0 because it there isn't very much waiting in line. I picked this up from American coach Gene Reilly when I was coaching for the Red Bulls.
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B6 1-0, 2-0, 3-0 Small Horseshoe - U18 F – MRU M – SAIT M
Key Points:
This is a great timing drill with good flow for early in the practice. Pass hard and get your
top hand away from your body. Call for the pass. Give your stick and skates as a target.
Description:
1. Skate to the top of the circle and pass.
2. Continue and get a pass from the other end.
3. 2-0 first player passes and swings wide and second player skates into the middle
lane. Pass to the player in the middle.
4. Player in the middle one touch the puck up to the wide man. Stay onside.
5. Shoot and go for the rebound.
6. On the 3-0 the third player goes up the boards and enters as the high man. Add a
trailer pass to the high man as the first shot.
B6 1-0, 2-0, 3-0 Small Horseshoe - College Men
https://youtu.be/0JX9J5VIeQc
U18-F
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120301081936833
https://youtu.be/WpzJHnGNcpI
B6 1-0, 2-0, 3-0 Small Horseshoe – MRU
https://youtu.be/VgW3XTM1JXQ
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.772154833694316/10159678031120931
SAIT M
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.772154833694316/10159677989375931
D1 Shinny – Russian U20
I was going from rink to rink in the 4 rink complex at Canada Olympic Park. Every rink had a different team practicing. Sometime I was with other coaches and sometimes alone. The audio often has me trying to figure out what the team is doing in the drill or game. In this game it looked like three groups rotating at the start but after a while I realized they were playing Shinny with no rules or if they had any skill rules I couldn't tell. I often have my teams or skill groups play but most of the time have rules like one touch in each zone or 2" with the puck only or a stickhandling game like - you can't pass until you cross a blue line and if you get a pass in the offensive zone you can't pass but must try to score.
So anyway the Russians were playing shinny and they seemed to do this as a cooldown activity and usually ended with a shootout.
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Key Points:
Everyone plays at once. No offsides and no rules accept good sportsmanship. Great for developing puck handling skills and recovery after a hard practice.
Description:
This is the Russian U20 team playing shinny at the end of two practices. Everyone plays including the coaches and the extra goalie. They played shinny at every practice. The players enjoyed the games and it was a very different atmosphere than the North American practices which were so military with whistles all of the time, coaches barking and making many passes in command style, coach centred sessions.
Hockey seemed like a Game at the Russian and other European practices and a Job at North American sessions.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120302093038534
https://youtu.be/waxmknHzVlg
A300 Before and After Practice Individual Skills - Russian U20
I thought coaches may be interested in the parts of practice where Russian players practice skills on their own. Even a Russian legend is out there with his shoes on.
They love the game and enjoy themselves.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120303100609909
B300 Optional Practice Skills – Finnish U20
Key Points:
Players work with the coaches and do skills with good habits. In all of these drills a player could pass instead of a coach.
Description:
1. Players line up behind the blue line and skate into the neutral zone and then flare out towards the boards facing the puck and give a target. The coach passes and the player attack and shoot. Follow the shot for a rebound and then circle back to rebound for the next shooter.
2. Player get a regroup pass from the coach along the boards then shoot-rebound.
3. Coach pass to a player from the side boards to the point and the player take a one timer.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120305093524642
https://youtu.be/U80uRGKRobQ
D200 3-3 Coaches Jokers – Swiss U20
Key Points:
Jokers can only pass and shoot. One coach is a joker for each team. Face the puck, do everything quickly and create offensive 2-1's.
Description:
1. Play cross ice 3 on 3. 20-30 second shifts.
2. Use only one puck unless it is shot out or in the net.
3. Passes to Jokers are allowed.
4. Change on the whistle.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120306173701201
https://youtu.be/DqA2Hpd5lJ8
G 3-0 - Triangle Shooting Finnish U20
Key Points:
Another drill that Finnish goalie coaches use to produce those great goaltenders.
Goalie must stay square to the puck and make the save and then battle to stop the rebound.
Description:
1. One player on each side and one at the mid point.
2. Players take turns skating in and shooting while the other two skaters come in for a rebound.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120307090122582
https://youtu.be/UkMg-4f_xUc
T2 - D400 - 5 vs 2 Coaches - Canada U20
Key Points:
Get the defender to commit before passing. Coaches give passive resistance. Attackers keep the feet moving.
Description:
A. Coach dumps a puck into the corner.
B. #1 get the puck and drive skate.
C. #1 pass into corner when checker has a good angle.
D. #2 drive to the net and shoot while 2 and 3 crash for a rebound.
E. Repeat on the other side but #2 pass to #4 at the point who passes across to #5 for a one timer.
F. #'s 1-2-3 screen, tip and rebound.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120308202633168
https://youtu.be/Sn8qGFvyH7Y
B600 - 2 x 2 Shots - Swiss U20
Key Points:
Pass hard and quickly. Always face the puck and accelerate with the puck. Shoot with the feet moving and shoot to score - not to shoot. One touch pass on puck exchanges.
Description:
A. 1 and 2 leave from diagonal blue lines.
B. B3 pass to R1.
C. R1 one touch back to B3.
D. B3 pass to R2.
E. R2 head man to R1 who attacks and shoot
F. R2 skate around circle for pass from R3 and attack the other end.
G. B1 and B2 do the same sequence from the diagonal blue line.
H. Repeat the other direction with B4 and B5 passing to R6.
*Follow shots for a rebound and then screen or circle back to rebound for the next shooter.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2012030911374190
https://youtu.be/DPwI9x_HIt4
ABC Coding System Explained
All of the drills and game practice PDF's are organized with the ABC coding system along with an explanation of the codes. I update the folder with the new material:
Juhani Wahlsten designed the coding system so it is easy to find drills and games because they are classified according to what kind of skill, where the players stand on the ice and whether it is an individual, partner, team play, game, transition game, goalie activity etc. Otherwise a coach has all kinds of drills on sheets of paper that he has to look through all of the time to find something. All of the diagrams use International Symbols which give consistency and coaches from around the world can understand the diagram whatever language they speak.
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AukXg5gWoW-9hoFt270Sfe3SgndWGA?e=8lpFpW
D4 - Two Pass – Swiss U20
Key Points:
My favorite game to warm-up the players at the start of practice. The quicker they make the passes after regaining the puck the more scoring chances they produce. This video shows the Swiss U20 Team playing 2 Pass as a warm-up.
Description:
1. Players must stay inside the blueline and if they puck goes out the other team gets it.
2. Before scoring the offensive team must make at least two passes.
3. When the defenders regain the puck they must make at least two passes before a shot.
4. Make rules with skills for skating, shooting, passing or good habits. So the game is a template to either use as itself or modify rules to cause the players to do skills or moves within a game situation.
* I add skill rules such as one touch passing, goals on one timers, only back hand passes, only forehand passes, goals must result from plays below the goal line, maximum two seconds with the puck, maximum one second with the puck, goals must result from plays from the point, you must make an escape move before passing, etc. Whatever you want the players to work on within a game situation can be the rule modification for 2 pass.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120313082015545
https://youtu.be/6bxJ2Sy79OI
F - Spin Class on Exercise Bikes – U18 Girl’s – Player Led
Key Points:
Work the various aerobic and anaerobic energy systems and pay attention to the work/rest ratio.
There was confusion on the date of the Spin Class and no instructor was there. The players took control and instead of going home they warmed up with a few laps around the track, did core exercises with each player leading one and then Kiera, an assistant captain took the leader bike, mike and music and led a 30 minute spin session.
Description:
Players take turns sprinting on the bikes. They are in groups and play Rock – Paper – Scissors to choose which group goes next.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120314084907424
https://youtu.be/EUou3FsTHQQ
B6 Swedish Puck Exchange U18 F
Key Points:
Pass while skating. This exchange overloads the nervous system and works on quick reactions. Add more passes and tasks as the players improve.
Description:
A. Player 1 from each line skate and exchange pucks two times.
B. Players continue skating, shoot and follow the shot for a rebound.
Options:
C. Screen for the next shooter.
D. Circle back and rebound for next shooter.
E. Give and go with the next shooter.
F. 1 and 2 exchange passes with diagonal 1 and 2 and all get a pass.
G. Three players leave and exchange passes.
H. After shooting defend 1-1 vs next shooter.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120315092804984
https://youtu.be/KF9mkO0TbVo
D9 - 4 Teams x 4 Nets - Youth Skills Class
Key Points:
Keep your head on a swivel so you can read where the next play is going. Skate to open ice with the puck and look to pass.
Description:
1. Use four nets. One at each end and one at diagonal blue lines.
2. Divide the players into four teams.
3. Each team defends one net and can score on the other three.
4. Allow the defending team 5 metres to take the puck out of their net when scored on.
5. Keep score.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120318093412931
https://youtu.be/mcIlTi9SNYk
C3 - 1 on 1 From Blue Line and Corner – Sw
The Swedish Ice Hockey Association has a website with great drills and games. I am going through them and doing diagrams of the drills. Coaches can go to the link for the site to watch them. They are very well done. A lot better than I can do with my camera. The videos have more than one drill but I am sure the coaches that come here are smart enough to figure that out.[/i]
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Key Points:
On offense protect the puck, shoot while skating and follow the shot for a rebound. On defense play from the net side with the stick on the puck. Stay with the attacker and control the stick after the shot and then look for the puck.
Description:
1. Attacker and defender leave from the blue line and the passer is on the other side of the ice above the dot.
2. Attacker skate into the slot for a pass and the defender skate backward.
3. First pass is in the slot and battle to score and defend.
4. Second pass happens when the first battle is over and the puck is shot into the far corner.
5. Attacker protect the puck vs. defender and battle to get to the net and score.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140417102942736
C3 - 1 on 1 From Blue Line and Corner – Sw
https://youtu.be/g6qrbuXBH0M
C6 - 1-1 in Front - Point Shot – SW
Key Points:
Defender, stay between attacker and the net and box out the attacker and seal his stick to the outside.
Attacker, screen the goalie and keep stick free to redirect puck. Fight for a rebound shot.
Description:
1. B1 pass to B2 at the point from the corner.
2. B1 go to the front of the net and R1 skate with B1 to defend.
3. B2 skate inside dot and shoot.
4. B1 battle with R1 to screen and tip and score on the rebound.
5. R1 maintain net side and seal B1 stick to the outside and battle to clear the rebound.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2014060209311735
C6 - 1-1 in Front - Point Shot – SW
https://youtu.be/H-yThfDequg
C500 - 1-1 in Front and Support at Point and Behind - Sweden
Key Points:
The most dangerous attacker is in front of the net. Play 2-1 but really a 2-2 as the goalie takes the shooter and defender denies the pass. Seal the stick to the outside on the shot and tie up the stick and then look for the rebound after the shot.
Description:
1. Coach has the pucks and passes to either the point or behind the net.
2. Players at point and behind can only shoot or pass.
3. Defender deny pass to the player in front and rebound goals.
4. Repeat about three times.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140417111338220
C500 - 1-1 in Front and Support at Point and Behind – Sw
https://youtu.be/fPSGQBPmQxY
C1 - 1 on 1 - SW
Key Points:
Attack with speed and make the defender collapse to the middle and try to get by when they skate outside.
Defender keep no more gap than a stick length. Defend from the net side always. Stay with attacker after the shot and tie up the stick.
Description:
A. R1 pass to B1.
B. B1 attack and try to score while R1 defends.
C. Go for the rebound after a shot.
This can be done from either one or both sides at the same time.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140417112911309
C1 - 1 on 1 Full Ice – Sw
https://youtu.be/zcSxwl93Q_M
E1 - A6 - Shootout – Russian U20
Key Points:
Goalie play it like a regular shootout and leave from the goal line to get used to coming out and then timing the skating back with the shooters speed. Shooter make the goalie move and ‘shoot where he is coming from and not where he is going.’ Remember that under the crossbar is always a good shot; as Glen Hall said, “there is no one up there.”
Description:
Shootout competition.
The pucks are in the middle and each player gets one shot vs. each goalie with the team that scores the most goals the winner. Players leave from diagonal corners.
In this video of the Russians the losing team had to walk on their knees from the blue to the red line.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120323092240208
https://youtu.be/12UOnXP37C8
C2 - 2-1 on Rush then from Cycle- SW
Key Points:
F1 must get to the puck first vs. D1. Attackers protect the puck and go to the net. Defender must stay on the defensive side and then play a 2 on 1 situation after the cycle always recognizing the most dangerous attacker.
Description:
1. Two forwards and one defender start from behind the blue line with forwards on the inside.
2. Coach shoot the puck into the corner.
3. F1 race D1 to the puck.
4. If F1wins the battle then protect the puck and pass to F2.
5. D1 defend 2 vs. 1 until the puck is frozen or cleared.
6. If D1 wins the race then he clears the puck.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2014041711591485
C5 - 2-1 on Rush then from Cycle – SW
https://youtu.be/oLUvee4FwHE
D400-C5 - 2-1 Battle in Slot - SW
Key Points:
Defender has to recognize who is the most dangerous player but never give a breakaway. Attackers must do everything quickly and constantly move.
Description:
1. Two attackers and one defender battle in the slot area (War Zone).
2. Coach pass to F1 the closest attacker.
3. Attacker pass to F2 or shoot.
4. Extra players on the side keep the puck in and pass to the highest attacker.
5. Defender keep the stick in the passing lane and head on a swivel to know where each attacker is.
6. Rotate every 30 seconds.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140421091403276
C5 - D400 - 2-1 Battle in Slot – SW
https://youtu.be/h87Kt6CK2mU
C3 - 2 on 1 with 2 Backcheckers - 3-3 - Sw
Key Points:
Attack with speed and make the first play early. Back checkers and defenseman communicate and cover one player each on the rush and in the defensive zone.
Description:
1. Blue F1 and F2 attack vs. Red D1 from the corner.
2. Red F1 and F2 wait at the blue line and attack vs. Blue D1 with a new puck on the coaches whistle.
3. Red D1 join the attack and Blue F1 and F2 back check.
4. Play 3 on 3 with Red attacking and Blue defending.
*This drill could progress to a one puck transition game by having Red D1 pass to the red forwards who could give passive support from the high slot. It could continue with 2 new attackers and one defender supporting after each rush.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2021042717003893
C3 - 2 on 1 with 2 Backcheckers – Sw
https://youtu.be/DGzLH21gb2M
C3 - 2 on 1 - Walkout-Point Shot – Sw
Key Points:
Pass hard and screen the goalie. On the 2-1 the first pass should be made near the blue line to force the defender to make a decision and allow a second play. Defender stay in the middle and decide who the most dangerous attacker is. Deny a breakaway and pass across remembering it is a 2-2 with the goalie.
Description:
1. F1 give and go with D1 then walk in and shoot.
2. F2 pass to D1 at the point who drags to the slot and shoots while F1 screens the goalie.
3. F2 pass to D1 who taps puck to F1 and then F1 and F2 attack 2-1 vs. D1.
4. Next group repeat.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2014042109112259
C3 - 2 on 1 -Walkout-Point Shot – Sw
https://youtu.be/jU82_354JHA
C6 – 2 on 1 with Backchecker – 2-2 - Sw
Key Point:
Attack with speed and make the first pass early when entering the offensive zone. Defender stay in the middle and tell the back checker who to cover.
Description:
1. Attacker 1 and 2 start from the hash marks 1 on the boards and 2 in the middle.
2. Defender 1 start on the blue line and 2 on goal line to backcheck.
3. Defender 2 pass to attacker 1.
4. Attackers 1 and 2 skate vs defender 1 while defender 2 backchecks.
5. Attackers try to maintain the 2-1 and score while defenders try to create a 2-2.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140421092228235
C6 - 2-1 Rush with Backchecker – SW
https://youtu.be/D4iNH-grZM4
Observations of International Hockey
I am working with younger players this spring; so I am going to focus on the individual skills from the Swedish site to see if there are any new ideas there from our Scandanavian friends. The Swedes have great individual technique.
I took my college women's team to Stockholm and played some games about 5 years ago. Verner Persson, Kjell Larsen, Hans Lindberg were three of the coaches who George Kingston brought here to give two week coaching courses in the 80;s. They were all very good. When I was at the World Youth conference in Heidelberg, Germany two years ago the Swedes had a bus load of over 50 youth coaches in attendance. They really focused on improving the coaching for youth hockey.
Three springs ago the Swedish Women's Olympic Team came here to train. I watched a lot of their practices and since I know a few of the coaches I invited the staff to my house and we had a barbecue before they left for some exhibition games. There were two Swedish coaches on the Red Bull staff when I was working with them in Salzburg, Austria the 08-09 season.
So I have had quite a lot of exposure to the Swedish view of how to coach and how to play the game and have always been impressed by how thoroughly they prepare.
The Swedes, Finns, Czechs and other hockey countries have to be very good at developing players. Canada and the USA have over a half million players each. We can afford to waste players and have poor development programs because of the power of numbers. Erkka Westerlund, who was the head of Finnish Hockey, told me, 'we don't have that many players, so we can't cut a player at 12 because he is small, we have to develop everyone and give them good technique.
When I was in the Czech Republic two years ago Slavamir Lener, the head of their hockey, told me that when it was Czechoslovakia they had 82 000 players and now the two countries combined have only 32 000 players. I was offered a coaching position in Jihlava last season to be the assistant to the only english speaking coach of the U20 team (former NHL player) and coach mentor for the other coaches in the club. (they liked what I did at the hockey school and mentoring the U20 coach). They didn't get the grant from the city to pay the contract; so it didn't happen.
So it is very worthwhile to pay attention to what the other countries are doing to develop players. By the numbers they shouldn't be able to compete with Canada and the USA but last year the Finns won the IIHF worlds and the Swedes won the World U20.
They are having a coaching symposium in Stockholm during the IIHF World's but it looks like it is directed at Swedish coaches. It is posted on the same website as the drills.
A500 - Keepaway Inside Circle - SW
Key Points:
Protect the puck by shielding it with the body. Use head and shoulder fakes and escape moves.
Description:
- Alternative A - 3 to 6 players are inside a circle with one puck each.
- On the whistle they play keepaway with their puck and try to knock the other players pucks out of the circle.
- Last player in the circle wins.
- Alternative B is to stay in the circle and steal other players pucks when you lose your puck and the player with the last puck wins.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140506131905434
A500 - Keepaway Inside Circle – Sw
https://youtu.be/pwOyFDWizBY
A500 - Puck Protection - Sw
Key Points:
Protect the puck by shielding it with the body and using fakes and cutbacks. Absorb checks by putting the hands up on the glass while holding the stick with two hands. Defensive player should always have the stick on the puck.
Description:
1. One offensive player and one defensive player.
2. Offensive player protect the puck along the boards for 10-15 seconds.
3. Defensive player maintain net side with the stick on the puck.
4. Switch roles.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140506133922483
A500 - Puck Protection – Sw
https://youtu.be/RVptxsczfZc
A500 - Gretzky Move and Shot - Sw
Key Points:
Attacker skate fake outside to draw the defender then cut across inside. Attacker recognize that defender has given up the blue line and force him to skate laterally by moving back and across to create space.
Description:
1. Attacker leave from the red line with a coach or another player backing up to the top of the circles.
2. Attacker fake skating to the outside.
3. Attacker see the defender lean outside and then quickly skate inside and back and then laterally to the middle.
4. Gretzky would skate across the midline and pump fake once and then shoot as the goalie moved across.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140506133036801
A500 - Gretzky Move and Shot - Sw
https://youtu.be/unJpJaHGvIs
A500 - Overspeed Puck Handling with a Shot - Sw
Key Points:
Players should skate and make moves at full speed. If they fall sometimes that shows they are pushing themselves beyond their comfort zone, which is great. Always follow the shot for a rebound.
Description:
1. Players are lined up along the boards with one colour on each side of the red line with a net at each blue line.
2. On whistle the players skate with the puck in the neutral zone.
3. Overspeed tempo with moves and turns at a faster pace than the players usually go.
4. Shoot on one net each on the next whistle.
5. Whistle about every 7”.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140506134839311
A500 - Overspeed Puck Handling with a Shot – Sw
https://youtu.be/fvlxezaYJfQ
A500 - Deke and Breakaway vs. Backchecker - Sw
Key Points:
Use the Waggle with head and shoulder fakes skating one way and go the other way when the defender bites. Defender skate straight at the puck carrier and then backcheck when he goes by.
Description:
1. Puck carriers in the corner and at the red line with defenders about 8 m. away.
2. Defender skate straight at the puck carrier.
3. Puck-carrier waggle with a strong fake to make the checker commit to one way.
4. Puck-carrier go hard to the net and the defender backcheck.
5. Battle for a rebound.
6. Alternate starting from the corner and then the red line.
7. Larger groups could have players in both corners and both sides at the red line.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140506140329929
A500 - Deke and Breakaway vs Backchecker – Sw
https://youtu.be/03fwZ-HBpto
A500 - Waggle - Fake Go Outside – Build a Wall - Sw
Key Points:
The defender will always protect the middle so the attacker skate inside and when the defender adjusts inside then Waggle by accelerating outside and go wide. Once the attacker is past the defenders shoulder then build a wall and cut in.
Description:
1. Attacker leave from the red line vs. a coach or a passive defender near the top of the circle.
2. Attacker Waggle inside and when defender adjusts inside go outside, build a wall with the body and shoot.
3. The key is to force the defender to make lateral adjustments and not simply skate back in a straight line on the defensive side.
4. Circle back and rebound for the next shooter.
*If the defender turns while adjusting back outside it is possible to go to the middle.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140506141023321
A500 - Fake Inside Go Outside – Sw
https://youtu.be/Py0iNu4m6QI
A500 - Tight Turn 8's - SW
Key Points:
Tight turn with knees bent and inside leg in front. On the forehand turn do as the goalie in the video and keep the top hand at the side and elbow back. Don’t cross your hands as you cannot shoot or pass right away (new thought being taught now).
Description:
1. Carry a puck while doing these tasks and alternate turns with a partner.
2. Do two figure eights starting to the right with turns about 8 m. apart – switch.
3. Do two figure eights starting to the left – switch.
4. Repeat facing forward all of the time.
5. Repeat using a heel to heel turn (Crosby, Selanne)
6. Repeat skating backward. Also carry only on the forehand, then only backhand.
*Avoid using pylons as repeating in the same spot ruins the ice. Players can figure out how to do a number 8 as they all go to school. There are enough lines and dots on the ice to use as guidelines without the pylons (after players are 100 lbs. or 45 kg.)
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140506141803832
A500 - Tight Turn 8's – Sw
https://youtu.be/NJ8taXGNZwY
B300 Monkey in the Middle vs 1 and 2 - Russian U20
Key Points:
Pass with good technique and give a target. Defenders keep the stick in passing lanes.
Description:
1. Choose teams with Rock-Paper-Scissors.
2. Start with one in the middle and then two when the first mistake is made.
3. Rotate on a bad pass or give-away.
4. Move with the puck and made stick and body fakes.
5. Use various kinds of passes or have rules such as one-touch only.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120410094022848
https://youtu.be/aePiP5lxwNw
B300 - One Touch Monkey in the Middle - Finland U20
Key Points:
Give a target and use head and body fakes as well as look one way and pass the other way.
Description:
1. Choose monkey with Rock-Paper-Scissors
2. Only one touch passes are allowed.
3. Player making a bad pass goes into the middle.
4. Add a second player as a monkey for advanced groups.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120411094000243
https://youtu.be/SAHC6mQsLpw
E1 Elimination Shootout – Russia U20
Key Points:
Make a hard fake to cause the goalie to move and then shoot where he isn’t. Also shoot where the goalie is coming from and not where he is going. General principle is if goalie is out far deke and backs in shoot.
Description:
1. Everyone gets one shot.
2. Those who score get another shot.
3. Miss and you are out.
4. Winner is the last one left after all others have missed once.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120413083712806
https://youtu.be/4JFJ_bSuDkg
D200 Game With Various Situations - U18 F
Key Points:
Players must be alert to the changing situations from one to four opponents and communicate with each other. Only use one puck and pass to team mates on the whistle. Extra pucks can be dangerous when stepped on and hockey is played with one puck.
Description:
1. Teams line up near the dots outside of the blue line.
2. Coaches tell each team how many will go on the whistle.
3. Send from one to five, depending on how many are at the practice.
4. Shifts of 20”.
5. Keep score.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20210428155305486
https://youtu.be/ULtY1EXerHY
D200 - Game with Random Teams – Pro
https://youtu.be/27X8mNmp26I
https://www.facebook.com/tom.molloy.5836/videos/10159721198140931
E1 Change on the Go with Pass Shootout - U18 F
Key Points:
Players should work on selling the fake, change of pace and making the goalie move first. The goalie must time his retreat into the net to keep good angles on shots and cover the goal line on dekes.
Description:
1. Players are in the box and one puck on each blue line for every player.
2. Player from each team leaves the box and tries to score.
3. If they score they race to the box and touch the boards and then the next player can leave.
4. If they don't score they pass to the next player who comes out of the box.
5. Losing team do something for every goal they lose by.
*To make it realistic the goalie should practice starting from the goal line and coming out.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120415181657595
https://youtu.be/VRtwyRqRv2I
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.784405739135892/10159723308355931
DT400 Game of Quick Transition – U15 B – Mike Johnston IIHF
Key Points:
The resting players attack right away when they get a pass and the original attackers must communicate and cover one attacker each.
Description:
1. Offensive team attacks 3 on 3. It can be 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 2-2 or 2-3 also if the coach wants to practice these situations. Up to 5-5 is possible.
2. On transition to offense the defenders pass to their teammates waiting behind the blue line.
3. Attack right away (don’t have to wait for teammates to get onside in this game.)
4. Original attackers now defend and communicate with each other on how to stop the attack.
5. After a goal the defenders is allowed to pass to the new attackers.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120416092419455
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.784424482467351/10159723340935931
DT400 Quick Transition Game - U15
https://youtu.be/ecxLc1JGBVY
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.784424482467351/10159723343230931
E1 Shootout Race – Sweden
Key Points:
Players must skate hard and battle for net side body position. Player who wins the puck must protect it and the checker fight for defensive side without taking a penalty. They should play any rebound in the slot.
Description:
1. Players start behind the blue line dots and race around markers near the red line.
2. The coach passes a puck in the centre near the blue line.
3. Two players battle to get the puck and score.
4. Continue the battle while one attacks and one defends.
5. Play any rebound directly in front of the net.
6. One group vs. the other and keep score.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140428093723982
https://youtu.be/UDrq4Q7WPVw
C300 Protect the Dot - Sw
Key Points:
Defender must keep the hands down and the upper body erect by playing the attackers stick and blocking chest to chest. Bend the knees and head up in a strong athletic position.
Description:
1. Defender in the middle protect the puck on the dot and block body and knock away stick
2. Attackers stand outside of the circle.
3. Attackers take turns tying to knock the puck off the dot vs. the defender.
4. If the first rush is blocked then the next player attacks.
5. Attacker goes into the middle if he hits the puck.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2014042809423468
https://youtu.be/J-exRDJl3bo
B300 Escape from Alcatraz - SW
Key Points:
The prisoner escapes by knocking a guard out of the circle. Use the legs, keep the head up on top of the shoulders back up hands down.
Description:
1. Prisoner in the middle and guards inside the circle.
2. Prisoner gets one rush at each guard.
3. A guard who is pushed outside the circle becomes the prisoner.
4. Prisoner vs. each guard once then switch if he doesn't escape.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140428094704988
https://youtu.be/zY50SZK6goI
C6 1-1 Battle in Front of Net - Sw
Key Points:
Attacker must protect the puck and make quick fakes to create space to get to the net. Defender stay on the net side tying to unweight the attacker at the hips and keep the stick on the puck. Tie up the stick on any rebound.
Description:
1. Start with the coach above the circles passing the puck to the attacker in the mid slot with the defender on the defensive side.
2. Extra players line up on the sides on the edges of the slot.
3. Attacker protect the puck and make moves to go to the net.
4. Defender block from the defensive side with ‘Body on Body and Stick on the puck.’
5. Coach pass a new puck when it is out of the area and extra players keep the puck in play.
6. Battle for about 15 seconds before rotating.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2014041719184157
https://youtu.be/jk7MAoGG0Ug
C6 1-1 Checking From the Corner- Sw
Key Points:
Skate to the corner under control. Get good body position before you get tot he puck. Defender stay on the net side blocking the attack and stick on the puck.
Description:
1. Coach soft dump into the corner.
2. Blue and red player race for the puck.
3. Blue player protect the puck with the body using cutbacks and dekes.
4. Red player stick on the puck and body on body always on defensive side.
5. After the shot battle for the rebound.
6. Do from both sides.
* Add competition by keeping score.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140417203022411
https://youtu.be/8DCXNXPPEWE
B300 Checking Along the Boards - Sw
Key Points:
Attacker protect the puck with the body and skates using dekes and cut backs. Defender stay on the d-side with stick on the puck. NHL now lasso's around with free hand on the back and stick on the puck.
Description:
1. One offensive player with a puck.
2. One defensive player who maintains defensive side.
3. Offensive player protect the puck with the bodys while skating along the boards.
4. Defensive player body on body and stick on the puck.
5. Defensive player can push on the hips to unweight the attacker.
6. NHL lasso's attacker with the stick around the body and on the puck and free hand on the back.
Jam puck loose.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140417204036621
https://youtu.be/5a0oHpMr9dc
C6 1-1 Checking and Get Puck Out - Sw
Key Points:
The defender battles to get the puck out of the zone from the defensive side. Offensive player battles to hold the puck in by using his skate and stick.
Description:
1. Red one rim the puck hard to Red two.
2. Blue one pinch to keep the puck in the zone.
3. Battle until either the puck is out or shot in deep.
*Attacker use the outside edge of the skate to block the puck.
Defender try to chip it by with the stick or bump the attacker off the puck.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140417194243900
https://youtu.be/GNSANx6QZJ8
D4 Jokers Behind the Net - U18 F
Key Points:
Focus on Game Playing Roles 1 (player with the puck) and 2 (players supporting the puck). Move when they get the puck. Try to make passes for one timer shots. Either the puck or the player moves.
Description:
1. Play with teams of from 1 to 5 players.
2. Each team has a joker below the goal line.
3. No one checks the joker.
4. All goals must come from plays started by the joker.
5. Play both even and odd man situations.
6. Keep score and play tournaments.
7. Progress to jokers can check jokers.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120425092815856
https://youtu.be/JG667-PXLi0
C1-C3 Double Regroup 2-1 - Danish U20
Key Points:
Forwards face the puck and give a target . D pass while skating. Attack with speed on the 2-1, 'one high one low, one fast one slow.' D stay in the middle, deny pass across and breakaway and seal dangerous stick on the rebound.
Description:
1. F1 and F2 regroup with D1.
2. Regroup with D2 on the opposite side and other end.
3. Attack 2-1 vs. D1.
4. F3 and F4 regroup with D2.
5. F3 and F4 regroup with D3 and attack 2-1 vs D2 at the opposite end.
*Repeat rotating in the other direction.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120426094706164
https://youtu.be/KAjwJZXXAa4
A2-3-200-300 Skating Technique from Finland
Key Points:
Good posture with the knees over the toes and shoulders no farther than the knees. Use all of the edges both forward and backward. Skating is a sideways motion with a quick recovery. The four videos focus on exercise for balance, edges, proper stride, turning, stopping, starting.
Description:
Video 1 – forward stride, balance position and edges.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=200807230709354
Video 2 – edges, forward, backward, tight turns.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080723070937777
Video 3 – backward skating, edges, stride, turn, stop.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080723113213565
Video 4 – transition pivots, tight turns, skating with the puck, forward and backward turning.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2008072311321856
A - Skating Technique Video Demonstrations - Finland and Minnesota:
Skating is and always will be the most important foundational skill. I remember coaching a player at university who scored 81Goals - 81Assists his last season in major junior (I think he still has the pp goals record for major junior) and he wasn’t even invited to one NHL camp because they didn’t think he skated well enough and he was on the small side. So you might have all the other skills and great game intelligence but the first thing you need is to be a great skater.
Both of these videos really focus on technique.
Skating technique demo. Kai. The slides are in Finnish but anyone can understand the demo’s of good technique by the Finnish coach. Kai mentions he has an English translation but I can’t find it on the site. Maybe you can submit it Kai.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090906110909283
Hal Tearse from Minnesota Hockey moderates a 30 minute video with exercises for good skating technique.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080723153914850
A300 - Minnesota Skating Technique
https://youtu.be/ltf96WnAdKw
B-D Practice Practice - Give and Go
Key Points:
Shoot quick, pass quick, face the puck, give a target. Don't dust off the puck. Make hard fakes and accelerate after a move.
Description:
1. Four Quick shots.
2. Game with Jokers.
3. Game of 3-2. D inside circle, F outside circle.
4. Go around coach.
a. Waggle around then seal off and accelerate.
b. fake and across with puck in front of toes both forehand and backhand.
B6 Point Shots - College W
Key Points:
Skate forward inside the dot before pivoting to. Shoot low for a tip in or rebound. One time the second shot in option two. Hit the net. Everyone practice this skill.
Description:
Option One
a. One pass to two and then screen goalie.
b. Two drag and shoot.
c. One go to point for a shot then opposite corner.
d. Three pass to four then screen goalie.
e. Four drag and shoot.
Option Two
f. Two stay at the mid point and get a pass from four and shoot before rotating.
*The video has only the pass and shot with defensemen but with the whole team add the screen and the one timer.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20120430093036462
https://youtu.be/u4Dk45WNMfs
B6 Defense Shooting Sequence - College W
Key Points:
Keep the skates outside the blue line and the puck in to avoid skating at the checker. Hit the net. One time the shot in the middle.
Description:
1. A pass to B at the point.
2. B skate inside the dot and shoot.
3. A pass and B skate to boards and shoot.
4. A pass and B one shoot a one timer in slot.
5. A rim to the other side and B pick up the rim and skate inside the dot and shoot.
6. *Alternate Sides*
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120430092938253
https://youtu.be/577AhH1ig20
O - Russian Tire Training
Vitaly Yerfilov-Dynamo Moscow
1) Bring tire overhead and down to ground- some bounce; both flat and on the side(with side go between the legs)
2) Rotate tire side to side and bring knee down to ground
3) Rotate tire above head
4) Hold Stable and in front and rotate trunk and tire from side to side as low as you can go
5) Flip and Catch Tire
6) Tire is on side; squat low and bring tire between legs and then explode and throw tire in the air and catch and bring back down
7) Flip in the air and catch and go into a squat as you catch
8) Bring around body as you go down onto 1 knee
9) Bring around body and the between legs
10) Squat down and drop tire and pick up tire as you come back up
11) Same as above but dropping down to 1 knee
12) Sit on one tire(flat) with legs spread out. Start on one side of body and drop bounce tire and then bounce tire in between legs and then bounce tire on the other side
13) Two players stand on either side of tire and when coach says “Go” both players will try to grab tire over to their side
14) Stand behind tire and jump up so both feet are on side of tire and bounce back down on other side and then jog backwards behind to starting position (Repeat doing the same thing backwards)
15) Two footed side jumps over tire
16) Tire flat on ground; jump so that you are straddling the tire and repeat 3X and then go back to starting position and jump with both feet to either side of tire
17) 1 footed hops to either side of the tire
18) Start with tire standing upright in front of you; roll tire between legs and spin around and grab and quickly roll back between legs
19) Tire lat in front of you; jump over and spin around while in the air; land facing tire and repeat
20) Start facing partner about 15 feet away with tire upright. Roll tire to partner and then spin around after you roll tire. When you receive the tire spin it around. Stay in low athletic squat position the entire time (Do same thing but after passing tire do short side lunge on either side)
21) Start with tire upright and right in front of you. Put both hands on tire and extend one leg out and the opposite knee down. Repeat the same thing on both side. *
22) Spread 3 tires out on the ground in a straight line and zig zag sprint though tires and back backwards
23) Start on the side of a flat tire and 2 foot hop over and quickly shuffle over to the other side
24) Hold tire with both hands and in a squat position make figure 8’s on the ground. (Should be about 8-9 feet in width
25) Start standing in one tire with a second tire right next to it. Step into the 2nd tire and then pick up the 1st tire and place it next to the tire you are standing in and continue (Can do this facing a partner and race)
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A few youtube videos on this kind of training.
First is shown how you can use almost anything around you to create your own workout.
Urban Street Workout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nFGX3XDVTI
This is a great 7 minute demo on how to use tires in a workout. Many of the exercises in the Russian plan are here and more.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm6h-JfD0Lc
This game is a little bit different because the jokers behind the net and at the point move around. The point jokers can check each other and move in for one timers but not join the rush. In this game the low jokers are not checking each other because I was getting them used to making plays from below the goal line and facing up ice as much as possible. It can progress to all jokers can check.
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DT4 - Jokers at Point and Below Goal Line-Jokers Check - U18 F
Key Points:
Regroup and get open. Defender go from role 3 to 4 and attacker from role 1 to 2.
Great game for transition between all 4 game playing roles.
Description:
1. Play from 1-1 to 3-3 with one joker at the point and one below the goal line.
2. When defender gets the puck he must regroup with either the joker at the point the low joker.
3. Joker to joker passes are ok.
4. Jokers at the point can check each other and progress to low jokers can check each other.
5. Players rotate after a joker has made two passes.
6. Keep score and play tournaments.
*Rules like you must pass to either joker, one joker, both jokers or jokers can check jokers can be implemented.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120425093233909
https://youtu.be/WO-qlO6Or2Q
DT200 - 1-1 Pass to Line on Transition - Germany
Key Points:
Defender coming on play a tight gap. Attacker use quick moves and get a shot on the net and follow for a rebound.
Description:
1. B1 attack vs. R1.
2. On a turnover or goal R1 pass to R2.
3. R2 return pass to R1.
4. B1 leave and B2 defend vs. R1.
5. Continue this rotation and create situations from 1-1 to 3-3.
*Keep Score.*
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20210501154239173
https://youtu.be/rCiQooQsT1g
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.785722479004218/10159728006915931
T4 - Penalty Kill vs. Diamond - Fall Under - Pro
Key Points:
Top two players I-up with the first player blocking the shot and the second player falls under. D block shots when the puck is on their side. Defenders never get tied up and skate in straight lines.
Description:
Defending vs. the Diamond 1-3-1
1. The power play gets the puck to mid point.
2. F1 get shin pads in front of the puck.
3. F2 fall under and cover middle attacker.
4. D1 release and block the shot.
5. D2 cover player in front.
Defending vs. the Umbrella
If it is a high umbrella and there isn't an attacker in the mid slot, then F2 can move to the side the puck is passed and block the shot.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120521102728277
https://youtu.be/OjcQUm8XpQg
G - B2 - 5 Spot Shooting - College W
Key Points:
Goalie practice moving from side to side. Shooters must give the goalie time to set up for the next shot for this drill to be effective.
Description:
Alternate Shooting
A. Alternate shooting from one side to the other.
B. 1 dot, 2 dot, 3 point, 4 point, 5 breakaway
Alternate One Timers
A. Alternate shooting one timers. with diagonal ice passes.
B. Finish with a breakaway.
C. Change to cross ice passes, dot to dot and point to point.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120520224957816
https://youtu.be/Bf4kA3F21tI
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.816503372592795/10159840721145931
DT5 - Nets Back to Back with Jokers - U18 F
Key Points:
Jokers can only have the puck 1 second and then must pass or shoot. You can add that
they must move sideways or back when they get the puck.
Description:
Place the nets back to back at the red line.
-Half the team play and half are jokers. Shifts 30"- 60”.
-When the team gets the puck on defense they must pass to a joker before they can
score. Jokers can move around on the perimeter.
If you have only one goalie then it is a great conditioning - skating drill for the goalie to
play for both teams and skate around to the other goal.
Another option is to put the nets side by side facing opposite directions.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2012052310414296
https://youtu.be/6LgzPhlaMes
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.812753789634420/10159827946940931
B6 Sator 3 Shot Warm-up
Key Points:
Skate with Speed and hit the net. Follow the shot for a rebound.
Description:
1. Player one from each side skate down the lane and shoot-rebound-screen.
2. Player two delay then walk into slot and shoot then rebound.
3. Player three skate down the lane and then walk across the blue line inside the dot and shoot.
* A puck exchange cross ice could be added.
Tt - Efficient use of the Ice
B3 Passing and Partner Practice
Key Points:
This is a great formation for partners to work together on passing or puck handling. You can even progress to one net or cross ice games and include more players. Practice shooting quickly, Use many moves vs. a passive opponent and increase the movement progressing to cross ice games.
Description:
1.Partner pass stationary and then skating. Incorporate going around each other as well.
2. Skate across ice and shoot at boards.
3. Skate-give and go-deke-shoot quickly.
4. Skate-give and go-deke moving D-Shoot.
5. Give-go,defender close gap-deke-shoot.
6. Partner keep-away.
7. 1 on 1 game-use line on boards or nets.
8. 1 on 1 game. Pass to waiting partner on whistle, goal or when defender regains puck.
9. Cross ice game and use small nets or the line on the boards as the goal. Play tournaments.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120430092803104
This an example of using cross ice stations.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/video.php?n=20100830110013788
Here is another example of how to get a lot of skill reps with minimal standing in line. You can move the groups across from each other instead of lengthwise.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2008072023504376
B202 - Luhowy Passing - U17
https://youtu.be/lLJlp747ZN4
The point is to create situations where players do many skill reps an minimal waiting.
More examples of using the ice efficiently.
D2 Cross Ice Game Using Blue Stripes for Nets
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20120417102111470
D2 Cross Ice Games
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20100414094539964
DT400 Active Jokers at Point 1-1 to 4-4 - Youth
Key Points
Each team has two jokers at the point. Introduce the game allowing jokers to check jokers and then add that jokers can come in for one timer shots.
This transition game creates three situations. In the first part the players at the point must get open and take a shot or make a pass. The defender practices covering the point. In the second part add that the jokers at the point can come in for a one timer shot.
Description:
Part One:
Each team has jokers at the point.
1. When defenders regain puck they must pass to the point to go on offense.
2. Jokers can shoot or pass.
3. Jokers can check the opponents Joker.
Part Two:
4. Jokers can jump in for one timer shots.
5. Defending joker should cover the attacking joker when he jumps in.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120603101824103
https://youtu.be/k3mMwqxA9G4
O - Off ice Training on Ground and Fence - College M
This was a camp for college aged players I helped Curtis Brackenbury with in the USA. Lots of partner work using elastics and plyo's standing on a fence. A lot more exercises were done on hills and with a slide board.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20210516161807556
https://youtu.be/LWix9YogbqQ
Quickness
A - Ball Drop Quick Start - U18 F
One partner drop a tennis ball while the other waits in the ready position 3-5 metres away. The goal is for the waiting partner to catch the ball before it hits the ice a second time. Keep score, change distances, etc.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120608222737640
A - Ball Drop Quick Start - U18 F
https://youtu.be/UJ1LWvrc2j8
T3 - Defending a 1-1 - Terry Johnson
TJ played in the NHL with Quebec, St. Louis, Calgary and Toronto as a defensive defenseman. I coached at the U of Calgary with T.J. and we have done many camps and teams together. A few years agoI asked him to go over defensive situations with my girl's U18 team.
This is a very good lesson on playing a defensive 1 on 1.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/filemgmt/index.php?id=67
T3 - Defending a 1 on 1 - TJ - U18 F
https://youtu.be/eaZxoLQFBNM
T3 Defensive 2-1, 2-2, 3-1, 3-2 - TJ
T.J. talks about defending 2-1, 2-2, 3-2. I have posted this before and feel it is worthwhile highlighting again Defending vs. the offensive triangle on the 3-1 and 3-2
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/filemgmt/index.php?id=68
T3 - Defending a 2-1-3-1, 3-2 - TJ - U18 F
https://youtu.be/PNMZQ22JdfI
T3 - Defending a 3-1 Attack – TJ
https://youtu.be/qU3qkVx8ZQU
A300 Big Moves _ Russian Warm-up
Key Points:
This warm up helps a player to control the puck all around the body and stresses the nervous system to adapt to being overloaded with multiple balls and pucks with varying weights and feel. After practicing like this one puck seems easy to handle.
The demonstator is a 97 born female player. Worked with her for five years. She played NCAA Div. 1 and won two National Championships and now plays pro in Europe.
Increase the size of the moves by reaching as far as possible with the puck. Separate the movement of the upper and lower body by skating away from the puck. Players must be able to handle the puck under control around and through their body.
Description:
- Skate away from the puck. Skate right reach left and skate left and reach right.
- Reach as far forward and back as you can using the top hand.
- Yo-yo the puck give it and take it away.
- Toe drag fake inside and pull the puck back while sliding back.
- Bring the puck from behind to in front through the skates on forehand.
- Bring the puck from behind to in front through the skates on backhand.
- Skate fake inside and go outside.
Nervous System Overload
- Carry two pucks at once; keep them in front and within a stick length.
- Carry three pucks at once.
- Carry four pucks at once.
- Carry one wiffle ball and three pucks to change the feel and weight.
- Carry a wiffle ball and sponge puck at once.
- Carry wiffle ball, sponge puck and racquet ball at the same time.
- Carry a small soccer ball with the feet.
- Handle a small soccer ball with the feet and a puck with the stick.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120622115529309
Jim
https://youtu.be/91xTyEp6DM0
A300 Stickhandle Proprioceptive Overload – Pro
This idea came from Verner Persson of Sweden . Overload the nervous system by handling many pucks, different kinds or balls and combine them so the feel for each one is different and the player has to adapt.
https://youtu.be/UzDm9MxGuBc
A200 Variable Goal Training - Skating and Puckhandling - U18 F
Key Points:
Simulate a defender by using small nets as obstacles. The player skates around and carries the puck using various moves and fakes. Any move can be practiced and the nets are a much larger obstacle than pylons. Focus on good technique.
Description:
1. Put 4 nets as obstacles down the length of the ice.
2. Player does various skating and puck handling exercises and finish with a shot. Start slowly focusing on technique and then add speed and different skills around each net.
3. The video example shows.
A. Cross over skating and weave through the nets without a puck.
B. Cross over skate and weave through the nets with a puck as quietly as possible.
C. Heel to heel pivot past the nets alternating sides with a puck.
D. Yo-yo the puck into the net and out practicing the toe drag.
E. Fake shot and tight turn each way (without crossing the hands on forehand.)
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2012070509240852
https://youtu.be/jkM2HgWjB8o
D200 2-2 Shoot Either Net – Pro
Key Points:
Quick reading the rush and change the point of attack. Need quick feet and quick thinking. Get defenders to commit then change direction. No reaching penalties.
Description:
1. Two teams on blue line with one at each half.
2. Play with only one puck in the playing area.
3. Players can score at either end.
4. Keep score.
*Alternative is to play from 1-1 to 5-5 with the same rule that you can score on either net.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120717094107392
https://youtu.be/gKSjp9hJonQ
C3 1-1 to 2-2 - D Join F Backcheck-Pro
Key Points:
D join the attack on the whistle and attacking forwards back check. It is a fight for inside position. No penalties. Important that the forwards touch the red line so F1-D1 are close enough to join the play.
Description:
1. Blue D1 pass to Red F1 who skates to the red line and turns back attacking 1-1 vs. D1.
2. On the whistle Red D2 passes to Blue F2 at the other end of the rink.
3. Blue F2 skates to the red line and turns back attacking 1-1 vs Red D2. while Red D1 Joins Red F1 on the attack and White F1 backchecks making it a 2-2.
4. Repeat with Blue D3 passing to Red F3 at original end.
*Situations up to a 3-2 can be practiced. You need at least 8 D and 12 F to practice 3-2 with a 5-5 at each end. With larger number the lineup needs to move into the neutral zone to leave inside the blueline free.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120718110748616
https://youtu.be/47frTI3Rb88
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