Subject: Daily Drill Part Five

Posted on: July 07 2010 @ 12:50 PM
By: TomM

Content:

I will start putting updates of practice activities in this section.



Replies:

T4 D400 - 2 on 2 Below the Goal Line RB Pro

Posted on: July 07 2010 @ 01:22 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T4 D400 - 2 on 2 Below the Goal Line RB Pro

Key Points:
The attackers create scoring chances with speed, deception, give and goes, crosses and picks. Defenders must talk, stay net side, sticks in lanes and one the puck.

Description:
Start from the corners, one attacker with the puck and another come towards him below the goal line. 2 defenders are in front and must cover them. Keep track of goals vs the number of attempts. Play for 5-10 seconds.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090824224306239

https://youtu.be/3RZXVP2i-Vc


T2-4 - D1 Controlled Scrimmage - RB Pro

Posted on: July 07 2010 @ 10:49 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2-4 - D1 Controlled Scrimmage - Pro

Key Points:
Team play, face-offs, freeze play,

Description:
Play a full ice game under the coaches control. If the coach blows the whistle stop. Review team play like the forecheck,backcheck, face offs, penalty kill, power play, even strength, etc..

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090824224310861

https://youtu.be/qYwpOlazbsA


T2 - Practicing the 1-3-1 Diamond Power Play - Pro and U20

Posted on: July 09 2010 @ 01:57 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 - Practicing the 1-3-1 Diamond Power Play Pro and RussianU20

Key Points:
4 natural triangles for one timers.
Middle player give close support to the puck.

Description:
A.
1. Practice opening the mid point by skating down with the puck and passing back.
2. Add offensive and defensive players.

B.
1. Walk through vs passive pk then active pk in controlled scrimmage.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090806144401456

https://youtu.be/LHDNSDOhIHw

https://youtu.be/Ljamlo-9peU


T2-4 D100 Specialty Team Practice – RB Pro

Posted on: July 11 2010 @ 11:57 AM
By: TomM

Content:

T2-4 D100 Specialty Team Practice – RB Pro

Key Points:
PK Skate in straight lines thru the net. Sticks on the ice in passing lanes.
PP keep the puck and the feet moving.

Description:
1. Players line up in the nzone.
2. PP breakout vs Pk.
3. Closest PK pressure the puck skating thru the net.
4. Coach put in another puck if play ends too quickly.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090822231952414

https://youtu.be/i7XQ9oObsSI


T - Mission Impossible

Posted on: July 12 2010 @ 12:55 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Mission Impossible:

Key Points:
Create challenging tasks that get progressively more difficult. I taught about 25, 000 PE classes from grade 1 to college in my career and this was the most popular activity. We did it as a role playing game and half were guards and the other have trying to escape from a prisoner of war camp. Everyone had to be silent and if the prisoner failed the guard said bang and they had to go back. It made it more fun to have the story attached but in a hockey practice you wouldn�t have to do this. It was such a popular activity that at noon intramural time there would be kid�s from grade 1 to grade 9 playing at the same time.

I have made up a sample of the things that could be done. Coaches can invent their own.

Description:
1. Have the players line up and do various skill tasks.

2. If they are successful they go to the next station. If they fail they have to go back to the start.

3. Have two teams that get between 5-10 minutes to go through while the other team judges each station. Compete to see which team has the most players finish the circuit.

4. Another alternative is to have coaches be the judges and all the players do it.


Practices for beginners and second year players

Posted on: July 13 2010 @ 05:53 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Introduction to Hockey - Twenty Practices for Non-Skaters to Early Years

These are pdf's with practice plans for the first year of hockey which is mostly learning to skate and move on the ice and then once they learn to skate they need the beginning physical and game understanding skills.

Videos demonstrations for the non-skater exercises and games can be found at:

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=36&sort=0&page=1

Videos for the early years after they have completed the Level 0-1 can be found at:

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=44&page=1


Practices for 9-10 and 11-12 Age Groups

Posted on: July 13 2010 @ 05:59 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Practices for 9-10 and 11-12 Age Groups

After the players have completed the first three levels they should have the skating, shooting, puck handling, passing skills and the good habits and game understanding to move to the next level of practices.

These practices will teach a solid foundation of skills, good habits and game understanding.


U15 and U18 Practices

Posted on: July 13 2010 @ 06:02 PM
By: TomM

Content:

U15 and U18 Practices

These are practices designed more players with good fundamental skills. They focus on skill review, more team play, more situations.


T4 - D400 Penalty Killing Practice - Pro

Posted on: July 14 2010 @ 12:52 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T4 - D400 Penalty Killing Practice - Pro

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 passing lanes and stick on the puck when checking. Do not get tied up. Block shots.

Description:
1. A powerplay 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 original end.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090806144359357

https://youtu.be/pBr5QkfUQoU


T2-4 D400 Specialty Team Practice - Pro

Posted on: July 15 2010 @ 12:04 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2-4 D400 Specialty Team Practice - Pro

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.

This is another example of a controlled scrimmage at each end. Coaches can teach specialty team play in the offensive or defensive end as well as even strength tactics such as defensive zone coverage, cycling, forechecks, etc.

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 original end.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090806144404128

https://youtu.be/pBr5QkfUQoU


T2-4 D100 Power Play and Penalty Kill Scrimmage - Pro

Posted on: July 16 2010 @ 01:21 PM
By: TomM

Content:

What I am doing now is going through each video section and writing a description and doing a diagram so I will link the video to the diagram. This section is on practicing team play and how a coach can teach it. In this practice the pro teams have some junior players practicing with them and they are all learning the specialty teams. Some teams have players that never practice specialty teams. Last summer when someone hacked the site and destroyed everything I uploaded the old and new videos and now I am catching up with descriptions. I leave in two days to do a hockey camp in the mountains and then the next week in the Czech Republic and probably won't do any unless I am in a hotel room with high speed in Europe. Who knows.

T2-4 D100 Power Play and Penalty Kill Scrimmage - Pro

Key Points:
Practice the full ice power play vs penalty killers. Controlled scrimmage style with coaches shooting the puck in and stopping the play. Short passes, get the puck behind the defense, and quick feet are the keys.

Description:
1. Divide the team into two groups and everyone takes a turn at the power play and penalty kill.
2. In this video the breakout is 3 coming up the ice with one in each lane and a stretch man in at the red line and far blue lines.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090806144407276

https://youtu.be/RL7AarITvQU


T2 D100 Power Play - Pro

Posted on: July 17 2010 @ 12:20 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 D100 Power Play - Pro

Key Points:
Practice focusing on the breakout, zone entry and Power Play.

Description:
1. Power play unit breaks out. This breakout has a double swing low, a forward mirroring the flow skating across the blue line and a stretch man skating across the other blue line.
2. Coaches monitor the play and put in another puck if the play ends too quickly.
3. Start in an overload and move into a 1-3-1 diamond.
4. Quick puck movement with the middle man supporting all 4 around the diamond.
5. Coaches talk with the players when they come back to the line-up.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090822223032670

https://youtu.be/4zqSM-OwN_Q


pk forecheck

Posted on: July 18 2010 @ 11:06 AM
By: TomM

Content:

Pops you are correct that it is a passive forecheck. On the wider rink it is easier to make the stretch pass because the seams are bigger. They were attempting to plug up the neutral zone and force dump in's or turnovers. With the way teams like Detroit outnumber the attacking team 4-2 in the cornerafter dump ins, it can be an effective style. We didn't use that low overload but maybe they have incorporated it now. It falls into their philosophy of pressure all over the ice.

I am leaving in about 3 hours for Jasper. We are in a campsite with no internet. There is a cyber cafe near the rink where I check my emails. Sounds like I am doing the one or two sessions a day with one larger group, One session a day with a group of about ten bantam-midget aged players and then a classroom and an ice session with the coaches each day; plus a 30 min. private session with two of the players from the older group who are going away to play AAA hockey.

I wish my son could have come to help but he has a 3 week job at the Flames hockey school that is run by the Okanagan Hockey School and it also starts on Monday.



Jasper camp

Posted on: July 19 2010 @ 02:35 PM
By: TomM

Content:

I am in Jasper now. Lake Louise to Jasper has to be one of the most beautiful drive anywhere in the world. You are right in the moutains and pass many glaciers. A herd of goats ran down the mountain and across the road right in front of me.

My daughter has her two kid's with her and Aidan is skating at the camp. Last year he walked on the ice at the start of the camp and ended up skating very well by the camps end and had a really good season. There are 35 kid's on the ice and they get 3 ice times and a dryland each day. 2 skating one hockey then 2 hockey one skating.

I do a 75 min. session with local coaches on the ice, then a small lesson then an hour classroom with the coaches for 3 days.

It would be a great place for a team. About 25 can stay in the two dorms below the rec centre, the food is terrific. It is the the middle of the Rocky Mountains.


A300 Big Moves Warm-up - Czech Youth

Posted on: August 17 2010 @ 06:42 PM
By: TomM

Content:

A300 Big Moves Warm-up - Czech Youth

Description:
Players skate around the ice and practice stickhandling moves all around the body, in the feet and try to separate the movement of the upper and lower body.
This was filmed at a camp in Jihlava, Czech Republic.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100817142158161

https://youtu.be/lzB6ZLGsHHY


DT Transition From Defense to Offense in DZ: by Koutsi97

Posted on: August 23 2010 @ 11:02 AM
By: TomM

Content:

DT Transition From Defense to Offense in DZ: by Koutsi97

Here's one transition game for half ice to teach transition from defense to offense in DZ:

1) O1 starts with breakout from the goalie and passes give-and-go with the coach (see 1-1 6a-1)
2) D1 start when O1 receives the pass from goalie and pivots to close the center ice
3) O1 plays 1-1 with D1 below the ringette line and/or starts back-checking
4) D1 tries to win the puck and to give breakout pass to O2 above ringette line (see 1-1 6a-2)
- after save or goal, goalie has to pass to the D1 to start a breakout to O2

Targets/Keypoints:
1) O1 target is to score a goal AND back-check D1
2) D1 target is to win the 1-1 AND to give breakout pass to O2
3) D1 to close the gap as soon as possible
4) O2 has to read-and-react and time his movement to support D1



Part 2 DT Transition From Defense to Offense in DZ: by Koutsi97

Posted on: August 23 2010 @ 11:05 AM
By: TomM

Content:

A progression to the above game. by Koutsi97


DT4 - Pass Low - Plays from Point - Czech Youth

Posted on: August 23 2010 @ 01:11 PM
By: TomM

Content:

DT4 - Pass Low - Plays from Point 1-1 to 3-3 - Dukla

Key Points:
Pass to low man on transition and goals must oringinate from the point. Tips, screens shots, one timers. All players must move when they get the puck.

Description:
1. Play from 1-1 to 3-3.
2. When defenders regain the puck they must pass below the goal line.
3. Low player may pass to anyone.
4. Goals must come from point plays like shots or passes.
5. All players must either one touch pass or shoot or else move when they get the puck. i.e. no standing for 2" then passing.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100821120758557

https://youtu.be/uyYC1GcN9gc


DT - Half ice 2-1 Game to Teach Transition from Defense to Offense in DZ - Koutsi97

Posted on: August 24 2010 @ 03:19 AM
By: Koutsi97

Content:

DT - Half ice 2-1 Game to Teach Transition from Defense to Offense in DZ - Koutsi97

Key points:
- O1 and O2 to score AND back-check( player /w puck; threat to score, shoot, player /wo puck; drive to the net, rebound)
- D1 to win the puck and give breakout pass (quickly to open ice and pass)

Description:
1. goalie start by passing to O1
2. O1 skates to center and passes to O2
3. D1 start at the same time as O1, pivots and closes the gap
4. O1 and O2 play 2-1 against D1
5. D1 tries to win the puck and give a breakout pass to O3 or O4

- after save or goal, the goalie passes to D1 who continues breakout to O3 or O4
- after 20s coach whistles and next O's starts the drill again



DT - Half ice 1-1 G with Two Goals to Teach Transition from Defense to Offense in DZ - Koutsi97

Posted on: August 24 2010 @ 03:35 AM
By: Koutsi97

Content:

DT - Half ice 1-1 G with Two Goals to Teach Transition from Defense to Offense in DZ - Koutsi97

Key Points:
- D1 to breakout with the puck to the middle of the ice by skating
- O1 to start the back-check

Description:
1. D1 starts by dumping the puck behind the net (goalie to stop)
2. D1 skates to the puck and drive skates to middle ice
3. O1 reads the breakout and times himself for a breakout pass from the D1
4. D1 follows the pass, pivots, closes the gap and plays 1-1 with O1
5. if D1 wins the puck, he tries to skates to NZ through the faceoffs dots (a goal)
- after save goalie passes to D1, after goal D2 start the drill again, coach stops the drill after 20s
- coach can put two cones to the faceoffs dots as a goal if needed


DT100 Transition Game with F Backchecking x 2 - Chechia

Posted on: August 24 2010 @ 12:39 PM
By: TomM

Content:

DT100 Transition Game with F Backchecking x 2 Dukla

Key Points:
The original attacker backcheck and tie up the attacker stick if there is a shot.
Great game to work on speed in the attack and good defensive habits.

Description:
D100 Full Ice x 2 (In this practice there are 2 games happening at the same time with 4 goalies and 2 groups. It is a Czech U20 practice)

1. Start by attacking 1-1.
2. New player give passive support above circles.
3. On breakout pass to supporting player while original attacker backcheck.
4.Supporting player can take away the puck if it comes above the circles.
5. Backcheck hard and tie up the stick on rebounds.
7. Battle for loose pucks.
8. Backchecker make sure there is no second shot and goalie clear the rebound.

This is a great way to practice back pressure quick ups to the forward, taking sticks in the slot, attacking quickly. It is a core game that I like to play the day before a regulation game because it reviews so many good habits.

https://youtu.be/wvYUcpT-6Ek

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100821114214589

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.695696544673479/10159362186690931/


DT100 Backchecking Transition Game 1-1 to 3-2 - Czech - U18 F

Posted on: August 24 2010 @ 04:09 PM
By: TomM

Content:

DT100 Backchecking Transition Game - Czech

Key Points:
Attack quickly and the defender tie up the stick on the rebound then look for the puck.

Description:
Full ice game with the defenders getting support. New attackers have to get the breakout pass inside their zone.
This works on quick passes and attack or the backchecker catches up. The backchecker must tie up sticks on the rebound and don't allow a second shot. The attacker must be quick and follow the shot.
Defender make a breakout pass to the supporting player in the high slot.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080719141212210

https://youtu.be/wvYUcpT-6Ek (Czech team doing two games at once with only F backchecking.)

https://youtu.be/xoHj-6vH7d4


DT100 Continuous 1-1 - Jihlava U20

Posted on: August 25 2010 @ 12:42 PM
By: TomM

Content:

DT100 Continuous 1-1 - Jihlava U20

The Czech team HC Dukla U20 demonstrates this transition game.

Key Points:
Forward gets support from a defenseman and the D gets support from a forward.

Description:
1. Forwards line up in the neutral zone on one side and D on the other on their offensive side of the red line.
2. Start with a 1-1 and the supporting players join the play when the puck enters the zone and play 2-2.
3. This is a game and not a drill, so no whistles. Original players leave when the puck is carried over the blue line and there is a 1-1 the other way with the players who supported.
4. If the puck is dumped out the players stay on and regroup.
5. Situations up to a 3-2 each way can be practiced with this flow.
6. Keep Score.

This is a video that goes through how to build from a 1-1 to a 3-2 with demo's by college women and elite Pee Wee players.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080719153344585

https://youtu.be/6dypAJTSMQg

DT100 Continuous 1-1 - Dukla U20
https://youtu.be/6dypAJTSMQg


DT400 Half ice 1-2 Game With Two Goals to Teach Transition from Defense to Offense in DZ

Posted on: August 26 2010 @ 03:33 AM
By: Koutsi97

Content:

DT Half ice 1-2 Game With Two Goals to Teach Transition from Defense to Offense in DZ

Key Points:- O1 to dump the puck or to control the puck
- D1 and D2 to hold the blue line, to win the puck quickly and to breakout between the face-off dots

Description:1. D1 starts the drill by shooting the net or dumping puck behind net
2. D2 start at the same time when D1, goalie passes to D1 or D2 or stops the puck
3. O1 read the breakout and times himself for a breakout pass
4. D1 or D2 makes a breakout pass to O1, and then both pivot at blue line to play 1-2 with O1
5. D1 and D2 try to win the puck and skate or pass with the puck through the NZ face-off dots (a goal)

- after save goalie passes to D1 Or D2, after goal D3 and D4 start a new drill
- O1 can be given the option to dump the puck or not, if dumping then O1 should start forechecking and protect the middle of the ice
- coach can put two cones to NZ face-off dots as a goal for D1 and D2



DT100 Full ice 2-1 Game with One Puck to Teach Transitions

Posted on: August 26 2010 @ 03:53 AM
By: Koutsi97

Content:

DT Full ice 2-1 Game with One Puck to Teach Transitions

Key Points:
- O1 and O2 to score (shoot, drive to the net, rebound) and to start fore/backcheck
- D1 to prevent goal (defend the middle of the ice, prevent pass, play stick in front of the goal), win the puck and to breakout to O3 and O4

Description:
1. O1 and O2 starts the drill by receiving a pass from goalie
2. O1 and O2 quickly through NZ and play 2-1 against D1 below the ringette line
3. after puck crosses the blue line O3 and O4 can support D1 above the ringette line
4. D1 tries to win the puck and to pass to O3 or O4, or if puck comes over the ringette line O3 and O4 can start new 2-1 against D2.

- after save goalie passes to D1 and O1 and O2 can forecheck, after goal goalie passes to D1 who passes to O3 and O4
- O1 and O2 can fore/backcheck only to OZ blue line
- coach can stop the 2-1 after 20s and then D1 breakouts to O3 and O4.

Variation to full ice 3-2 transition game - Two additional diagrams on the PDF.


Re: Daily Drill Part Five

Posted on: August 26 2010 @ 04:10 AM
By: Koutsi97

Content:

Quote by: Koutsi97

Full ice 2-1 transition game with one puck to teach transition(s):

Variation to full ice 3-2 transition game.


DT100 Continuous 2-1 - Jihlava U20

Posted on: August 26 2010 @ 12:09 PM
By: TomM

Content:

DT100 Continuous 2-1 - Jihlava U20

Key Points:
New players don't leave the line-up until the puck enters the offensive zone.
On dump outs no one change but go back and regroup with the same players. Changes occur when the puck is over the offensive blue line or controlled over the defensive blue line.

Description:
1. Attack 2-1 with D getting support from 2 F's and F's from one D.
2. Defending F1 support low to make it a 2-2 and F2 cover the point.
3. New offensive D join and play point.
4. On transition attack 2-1 thru nzone.
5. Continue flow with new O and D support.

-Continue the flow of 2-1 in nzone and 3-3 at each end.
-Dump-ins and regroups can be added.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100821121443520

https://youtu.be/gToP_2ATK8U


DT Full-ice 2-1 Game to Teach Transition from Defense to Offense

Posted on: August 27 2010 @ 03:45 AM
By: Koutsi97

Content:

DT Full-ice 2-1 Game to Teach Transition from Defense to Offense

Key Points:
- O1 to score a goal and to start backchecking (only to offensive blue line)
- D1 to win the puck, to breakout with O2 and to support O2 in 2-1 against D2

Description:
1. D6 starts the drill behind the goal line by giving breakout pass to O1.
2. D6 supports O1 to attack 2-1 against D1 to above ringette line
3. D1 start at the same time as O1, pivots at the red line and plays 2-1 against D6 and O1
4. after direct attack, O1 plays 1-1 against D1 below the ringette line
5. if D1 wins the puck, he passes to O2 and supports O2 to attack 2-1 against D2
- after save or goal goalie passes to D1, who gives breakout pass to O2
- coach can end the 1-1 after 20s if needed.

Variation to this full-ice 2-1 transition game with regroup in the NZ – diagrams on PDF.



Re: Daily Drill Part Five

Posted on: August 27 2010 @ 03:47 AM
By: Koutsi97

Content:

Quote by: Koutsi97

Full-ice 2-1 transition game to teach transition from defense to offense:

Variation to this full-ice 2-1 transition game with regroup in the NZ.



DT100 Continuous 3-2 - HC Jihlava U20

Posted on: August 29 2010 @ 02:05 PM
By: TomM

Content:

DT100 Continuous 3-2 - HC Jihlava U20

Key Points:
New players don't leave the line-up until the puck enters the offensive zone.
On dump outs no one change but go back and regroup with the same players. Changes occur when the puck is over the offensive blue line or controlled over the defensive blue line.

Description:1. Attack 3-2 with D getting support from 3 F's and F's from 2 D.
2. Defending F1 support low to make it a 3-3 and F2-F3 cover the point.
3. New offensive D's join and play point.
4. On transition attack 3-2 thru nzone.
5. Continue flow with new O and D support.
-Continue the flow of 3-2 in nzone and 5-5 at each end.
-Dump-ins and regroups can be added.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100821122112111

https://youtu.be/xcbokEplsTQ


B2 Alternate Point Shots - Jihlava Pro

Posted on: August 30 2010 @ 02:51 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B2 Alternate Point Shots - Jihlava Pro

Key Points:
Move when you get the puck and shoot. Make hard passes.
Good goalie warm up.

Description:
1. Start with a shot from the point and follow shot.
2. Original shooter get pass from original line.
3. Skate deep arc and pass to opposite point.
4. Repeat from opposite side.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100830105454967

https://youtu.be/K7mqE1wj9sY


B600 Small Horseshoe 4 Nets 2 Groups - Czech Youth

Posted on: September 01 2010 @ 12:41 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B600 Small Horseshoe 4 Nets 2 Groups - Czech Youth

Key Points:
Skate before you pass. Follow the shot for rebound. Circle back for next rebound. Give a target.

Description:

1. 2 nets on each goal line.
2. Older group shoot 1' then younger group.
3. #1 skate and pass, then cut across for pass from #2.
4. Follow shot for rebound.
5. Circle back and look for rebound of the next shooter.
6 If done 2-0 pass to the second player who one touches the puck to #1.
7. If done 3-0 pass to second player and 3rd player come in as trailer. (3-0 is better with only one net at each end. The 3rd player stays on the lineup side and skates to the red line then comes in as the trailer.)
8. Options are to shoot and then come out and defend the next attack or to be a deep passing option to give and go for a one timer shot.
* In the video we alternate sides but only use one net at each end. During the camp I did it both ways; one net and two nets at each end.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100830111239380

https://youtu.be/t0lkMoRCrCc


B300 Practice Stations-Skill-Games-HC Dukla Jihlava

Posted on: September 03 2010 @ 12:35 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B300 Practice Stations-Skill-Games-HC Dukla Jihlava

Key Points:
Coaches progress from stationary technique instruction to cross ice movement doing the skills.
When insrtucting shooting, insist that they follow the shot for a rebound.

Description:
1. Ice is divided into cross ice stations with a coach at each station.
2. This formation can be used for skating, passing, shooting, checking or any technique.
3. Move from stationary instruction to movement.
4. Games can also be played cross ice or at one net.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100830110013788

I used this stations practice formation for the first part of most on ice sessions. The group was from 8-14 years and we divided them into age and skill groups. One coach at each group reviewed what we had done off ice or in previous practices. This is a great formation to utilize the ice for giving instruction in small groups and progressing from static to moving to games. We progressed from skating to puck handling, to shooting, to passing.


D400 – 1-1 Battles x 2 – Czech Pro

Posted on: September 06 2010 @ 09:17 PM
By: TomM

Content:

D400 – 1-1 Battles x 2 – Czech Pro

Key Points:
Put the nets at 45 degrees in each corner. Defender stick on the puck and D side. Attacker protect the puck and use fakes.

Description:
1. Players line up behind the hash.
2. Coach shoots a puck below the goal line.
3. One player from each team battles to score.
4. Play 10-15" alternating corners.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100821114618838

https://youtu.be/pxRKA0VxAKk


DT100 Transition Game; 3-2 to 3-3 With Active and Passive Support - RB Pro

Posted on: September 07 2010 @ 06:35 PM
By: TomM

Content:

DT100 Transition Game; 3-2 to 3-3 With Active and Passive Support - RB Pro

Key Points:
F1 supports the D1 and D2 to create a low 3-3 while F2 and F3 wait in the high slot for a breakout pass vs. D3 and D4.
F1 joins F2-F3 attacking 3 on 2 in the nzone.

Description:
1. In this transition game there is a 3-2 in the neutral zone.
2. One forward supports low to make it a 3-3 low.
3. 2 F's on the defensive team and 2 D on the attacking team wait for a breakout pass to go the other way.
4. The low forward joins the attack.

There are two videos of the same game with a pro team filmed on different days.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090803190601255

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090902091317423

https://youtu.be/MEaK0tEp13E

Facebook Video
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=875&topic=875#875

This is a lead-up drill. The 1-1 to 2-2 where the D join and F backcheck is very common. This drill expands to many situations up to a 3-2.

B6, 1-1 to 2-2, 2-1 to 3-3, 2-2 to 4-4 - RB Pro
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=875&topic=875#875


C3 - 2 on 1 Situation - Both Directions - Pro

Posted on: September 08 2010 @ 02:22 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C3 - 2 on 1 Situation - Both Directions - Pro

Key Points:
This formation can be used for situations from a 1-1 to a 3-2.
Attackers make the first pass early when they gain the zone.
Defender deny breakaways and lateral passes in the scoring area.
Follow shots for the rebound.
Attacking 2 on 1 remember the principle; "One high, one low, one fast, one slow."

Description:
1. D passes to F1. F1 and F2 skate laterally and exchange the puck.
2. Defender close the gap and stay between the attackers.
3. Go the other direction when the puck crosses the blue line.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090818155501847

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090812173648952

https://youtu.be/GN85WFCADgI

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.689552021954598/10159341171850931/


B202 - 3 on 0 Neutral Zone Passes - RB Pro

Posted on: September 09 2010 @ 12:25 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B202 - 3 on 0 Neutral Zone Passes - Pro

Key Point:
Make one touch pass to each player. Face the puck and give a target.

Description:
1. Players line up behind the blue line in 3 lines.
2. On whistle leave and exchange one touch passes in the neutral zone to each player.
3. Attack 3-0 at the original end.
4. Opposite group repeat.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090818155459550

https://youtu.be/uzuhm6xmuNQ


C3 - 2 on 1 D Join Attack - RB Pro

Posted on: September 10 2010 @ 11:51 AM
By: TomM

Content:

C3 - 2 on 1 D Join Attack - RB Pro

Key Points:
D make the breakout pass and if there is good possession join the rush.
Easy to progress to a one puck transition game if the new players give passive support above the circles.

Description:
1. F1 pass to D1.
2. D pass to either F1 or F2.
3. F1 and F2 attack vs D2.
4. D1 join the attack making it a 3-1.
5. Repeat in other direction.

Add regroups and dump-ins.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090814073715952

https://youtu.be/jL8FpCCzGbI


B600 Give and Go and Shoot - Czech Youth

Posted on: September 13 2010 @ 12:24 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B600 Give and Go and Shoot - Czech Youth

Key Points:
Hard wrist or snap passes. Give a target and call for the puck. Follow the shot for a rebound.

Description:
A. 1 leave and pass across to 2.
B. 2 pass the puck back to 1.
C. 1 make a move then go in and shoot -rebound.
D. 2 leave and pass across to 3.
E. 1 circle back and look for 2's rebound.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100913081036119

https://youtu.be/GkV2wnP0ZFQ



B600 - 3 Lane Passing and Shooting - RB Pro

Posted on: September 14 2010 @ 01:56 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B600 - 3 Lane Passing and Shooting - RB Pro

Key Points:
Make one touch passes. Make sure the top hand moves away from the body.

Description:
1. Three players leave and fill each lane.
2. Give and go with playes at far blue line.
3. After the second pass shoot from one lane each.
4. Third player loop back to save ice.
5. Players who just passed now leave the other way.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090901074926133

https://youtu.be/B7ko6eun_FM


F - A300 Skating Conditioning - RB Pro

Posted on: September 15 2010 @ 12:12 PM
By: TomM

Content:

F - A300 Skating Conditioning - RB Pro

Key Points:
Keep the feet moving all the time. The body follows the shoulder turn on crossovers.

Description:
1. Three players leave at a time.
2. Skate full speed around the far circle.
3. Go to the other blue line for the next rep.
4. One group at a time leave.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100915073922633

F - A300 Skating Conditioning - RB Pro
https://youtu.be/700fflObnHw

https://www.facebook.com/tom.molloy.5836/videos/10159697672460931


T2-C3 5 on 2 Four on Attack Pt 1 and Pt 2 - RB Pro

Posted on: September 28 2010 @ 02:14 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2-C3 5 on 2 Four on Attack Pt 1 and Pt 2 - RB Pro

Key Points:
There must be 4 on the attack to be effective. One D must read good possession and then join the play.

Description:
A Part of the 5 on 2
1. Breakout 5 vs 2.
2. Usually the weak side D reads good possession and join the rush inside the circle.
3. The other D support from the strong side middle point.
4. If it looks like a turnover the rushing D or high forward drop back to the point.

T2-C3, 5 on 2 Four on Attack Pt 2

Key Points:
Attack with 4 in the other direction.

Description:
B Part of the 5-2 Drill
1. When the attack is over the coach blows the whistle.
2. Five new players attack vs the 2 D who were just on offense.
3. One D join the rush at least to the top of the circle.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090823163950468

C3 5 on 2 Attack with 4 - RB Pro
https://youtu.be/aKsJckVkDII


C3 - 5 on 2 Forecheck - 4 Attack - RB Pro

Posted on: September 29 2010 @ 11:40 AM
By: TomM

Content:

C3 - 5 on 2 Forecheck - 4 Attack - RB Pro

Key Points:
Overload the strong side with one player on the weak side for a one- timer or to change sides.

This is the same drill as the last posting but I am focusing on the forecheck. It is a combination of the Torpedo and left wing lock but has some basic principles. A. There are always 4 on the strong side with 3 forechecking and the LD supporting. B. There is always a player on the weak side to back door, one time shoot or pass across to change sides on the attack. C. Players are accountable to cover if they count 4 in front of them or 3 already attacking on the strong side. D. The weak side LW or RD must read that there is danger of a turnover and drop back. E. Everyone backchecks hard thru the middle on turnovers.

Description:
Forecheck
1. Overload on the strong side.
2. Three F's on the left side and RD on weak side.
3. C, RW and RD overload right side, LW on weak side.
4. RD and LW must read and drop back if turnover is possible.

This is an effective way to practice team play. The attacking D plays defense vs the next 5 attackers.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090823163946686

C3 5 on 2 Attack and Forecheck Practice - RB Pro
https://youtu.be/QGg1IUiOdgU


A - Swedish Pro Demonstration of Backward and Transition Skating

Posted on: November 03 2010 @ 11:40 AM
By: TomM

Content:

A - Swedish Pro Demonstration of Backward and Transition Skating

Swedish pro's demonstrate the skill of backward and transition skating and a pdf of the exercises they perform.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080723153903566


D200 Cross Ice Game of 1 on 1 - RB Pro

Posted on: November 05 2010 @ 12:12 PM
By: TomM

Content:

D200 Cross Ice Game of 1 on 1 - RB Pro

Key Points:
Offensive player use moves, change of pace, etc. to try and score.
Defensive player maintain defensive side with a tight gap.

Description:
1. Coach shoot the puck in and one player from each team compete.
2. Short shifts of about 20".
3. On change either the coach shoots in another puck, regroup with the goalie or pass to a teammate.
Cross ice game of 1-1 to work on:
a. Role One the player with the puck - puck protection, escape moves, shooting quickly, rebounds.
b.Role 3 the player checking the puck carrier - always stay on the defensive side, maintain tight gaps, stick on the puck, tie up the stick on the rebound and transition to offense.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090817103540217

https://youtu.be/tL3gw5deg0o


A8-D8 -Puck Handling, Individual Practice and Small Area Games

Posted on: November 06 2010 @ 01:53 PM
By: TomM

Content:

A8-D8 - Puck Handling, Individual Practice and Small Area Games - Youth

In this video the players are instructed in the Russian Puck Handling Routine, they go into small groups to practice the technique and the ice is divided into 4 areas in the D8 Formation using dividers. There are 8 nets for small games. Each game has a rule modification so the players practice skills like escape moves or good habits. Now I add the fake shot sequence that is in the Jursinov video. I worked with him the season after this hockey school.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080721131640986

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.777653476477785/10159698733215931

https://youtu.be/ZcQ4ExKXOJ4

A2 - Russian Big Moves Puck Handling – Youth
https://youtu.be/R2Buxx_Fj_M


A - How the Russian Learn to Stick Handle

Posted on: November 06 2010 @ 02:43 PM
By: TomM

Content:

A - How the Russian Learn to Stick Handle

I have posted this before but thought I should put it here because it goes well with the Russian Big Moves warm up since I learned that from Juhani Wahlsten who watched Jursinov while he was coaching in Turku, Finland. They are old adversaries, playing each other in the Olympics, coaching vs each other internationally and both are in the IIHF Hall of Fame. Now they are close friends and share ideas on how to coach. I am lucky enough to be let in on the methods by Juuso and then I coached with Jursi and Austria. He came one week a month to do skills sessions M-W with the pro's and T-Th with the development group.

IIHF Hall of Fame Russian Coach Teaches U20 and U17 Players Moves and Fakes
Vladimir Jursinov is the most famous skills coach in the world. He has helped over 65 players get to the NHL. He was Tikhonovs assistant with the Soviets, the 98 Russian Olympic coach and assistant every Olympics up to 06. Here is how the Russian learn to puck handle. It is U20 and U17 aged players. The ones with the fancier helmets are pro players.

. Fake a slapshot and go around opponent on the backhand side.

. Fake a slapshot and go around opponent on the forehand side.

. Fake a slapshot and then do a backhand tight turn around opponent.

. Fake a slapshot and reach out like you are going around the opponent on your forehand and then pull the puck quickly to your backhand and go around opponent.

- Handle the puck all around your body with loose shoulders and head fakes.

- Watch the videos to see many more options.


A - Puck Handling Sequence - Led by Russian Olympic Coach
https://youtu.be/_fdGBVje39s

A - Vladimir Jursinov Skills 1
https://youtu.be/RjL-LS9uyeE

A - Vladimir Jursinov Skills 2
https://youtu.be/XDiAjUvjnbU

A - Vladimir Jursinov Skills 3
https://youtu.be/HWZS9Ck3uCo

A - Vladimir Jursinov Skills 4
https://youtu.be/b1kS4LgRbpg

A200 - Skating and Puck Handling - Yashin at Finnish HS
https://youtu.be/ODq1cq-Z8_I


Hockey Coaching ABCs - Forum
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=712