Hockey Coaching ABCs - Forum [printable version of topic 7239]

Subject: Daily Drill Section Fourteen

Posted on: April 23 2015 @ 02:01 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Daily Drill Section Fourteen

This drill section has a lot of pro drills, Russian U20, Czech U20, I started using Youtube and the Section 14 postings have Youtube links and there are links to Youtube video of most of the drills in the other Daily Drill sections.

YouTube Playlists
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7QFP0bQPIsH88rmxb3ZEjg/playlists?view_as=subscriber

The Table of Contents for Drill Section Fourteen is attached below.

Replies:

B4-B6 BO F Shoot D Shoot – Pro

Posted on: April 23 2015 @ 02:05 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B4-B6 BO F Shoot D Shoot – Pro

Key Points:

Quick feet and firm passes. Coach resist the F and force the D to make evasive moves. Forward shoot while skating and follow the shot for a rebound then screen.

Description:

1. F1 leave at both ends and pass to D1.
2. D1 drive skate to the big ice and pass to F1 in the wide lane.
3. F1 read the coach has given up the blue line and skate to the middle with the puck and shoot.
4. D1 follow and get a puck along the boards at the top of the circle.
5. D1 skate backward with the puck and make evasive moves vs. the coach to find a shooting lane.
6. D1 shoot while F1 screen and tip.
7. Repeat with F2 and D2.

G - Goalie Skating and Warm-up – Pro

Posted on: April 25 2015 @ 03:39 PM
By: TomM

Content:

G - Goalie Skating and Warm-up – Pro

Key Points:

Goalies must be able to skate in all directions using their edges and slide and get back up in a balanced position.

Description:

A: Coach make x’s on the ice in a zig-zag with a marker.

1. Goalie push with the inside edge and glide to the x’s.
2. Goalie push and slide with the inside pad into a butterfly; forward then backwards.
3. Goalie push side to side get square and drop into a butterfly.
4. Goalie stay in the butterfly and push off side to side with the inside edge.

Goalie Skating One – Pro:
https://youtu.be/_Pag14IBaZM

Goalie Skating Two – Pro:
https://youtu.be/2zapKXPvGv0

Goalie Skating and Technique – Pro:
https://youtu.be/lgCI2ExwOP4

G - Goalie Skating and Warm-up – Pro
https://youtu.be/P2vVBsEd6Wg

G - Crease Skating - Pro
https://youtu.be/vz8FGzL9uS4

B: Goalie coach take many shots at one spot.

1. Glove side.
2. Blocker side.
3. Sliding post to post.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150425102518122

Crease Skating Video – 42 goalies at once.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150425103536158

Facebook Video
https://www.facebook.com/tom.molloy.5836/videos/10159315191130931

T3 - B5 Defensive Slide on 2-1 – Pro

Posted on: April 29 2015 @ 02:52 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T3 - B5 Defensive Slide on 2-1 – Pro

Key Points:

Slide outside of the post so you don’t score on yourself and take the goalie out. Time slide so that the attacker has no more options than the pass across. Don’t go down too early. Stick should be in the lane of the trailer pass.

Description:

1. Defenders start at the blue line skating backward.
2. Either two coaches or two players attack 2-1.
3. Start with a wide pass to an attacker.
4. Defend between the attacker and teammate on the puck carrier’s side.
5. Slide outside the post when the attacker gets to about the dot.
6. Skate out hard to the blue line.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150429094754283

https://youtu.be/YcYsnnioJkc

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.681534222756378/10159315165985931/

T2-4 – D100 Stretch Breakout – Pro

Posted on: May 01 2015 @ 03:24 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2-4 – D100 Stretch Breakout – Pro

Key Points:

Use this breakout when versus a passive forecheck when the offense sets up behind the net. Fill the low three lanes with two players stretching, one at the far blue line and one cut across the middle.

Description:

1. Two units of five start at the red line and the coach dumps the puck in.
2. Extra players are on the bench.
3. D1 take the puck behind the net, D2 swing to one corner and F1 to the other.
4. F2 and F3 stretch. F2 can swing low then across the middle opposite D2.
5. F2 swing across the middle toward F3 at the far blue line.
6. D1 pass to F2 up the middle of F3.
7. Play 5-5 in the zone.
8. Alternate ends and rotate groups.
9. D1 can pass to any of the other 4 players but work on one option at a time.
10. The same drill can be used to practice defending the stretch breakout.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150427102021832

European Example:

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20090814073711288

https://youtu.be/DOOtVWloGkQ

T2 - C2 Breakout 5-3 Attack 5-2 – Pro W

Posted on: May 03 2015 @ 04:13 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 - C2 Breakout 5-3 Attack 5-2 – Pro W

Key Points:

Set up behind the net for a controlled breakout. Forwards swing wide low and fill the three lanes. Carry the puck into the ‘Big Ice’ between the dots in the neutral zone and pass outside for a wide entry.

Description:

1. Coach shoot the puck in.
2. One forechecker pressure and two defenders at the point.
3. D1 take the puck behind the net for a controlled breakout.
4. D2 swing to the one corner with one F and two F swing to the other corner.
5. D1 read the forecheck and pass away from pressure.
6. One F cut to the middle lane and get a pass.
7. Pass outside and do a wide entry vs. two defenders.
8. Attack 5 on 2 in the offensive zone.
9. Repeat with a new group.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150503110728485

T2 BO 5 2 RG 5 3 Czech U20
https://youtu.be/hqmijk6kSK0

T2 - C2 Breakout 5-3 Attack 5-2 – Pro W
https://youtu.be/5EiU4mrXgHI

A - Six Station Skill Circuit in Czechia

Posted on: May 11 2015 @ 03:49 PM
By: TomM

Content:

A - Six Station Skill Circuit in Czechia

Players move around a skill circuit in ability groups from 5 to 7 in each group.

Lots of tight turns, shots, a 1-1 station, obstacles to go around, under and over and many starting with a pass from the coach.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150512105135752

https://youtu.be/hge-gCb9EjU

B6 - 2-0 Touch Back – Pro

Posted on: May 13 2015 @ 02:39 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B6 - 2-0 Touch Back – Pro

Key Points:

Shoot while skating, follow your shot, give a target, pass hard, stay onside.

Description:

1. P1 Start with a puck from diagonal corners.
2. Shoot and follow the shot for a rebound.
3. Skate back towards the original end and P2 leave.
4. P2 pass up to P1 and follow for a return pass.
5. P2 and P1 skate in and P2 shoot, both follow for a rebound.
6. P2 skate back for a pass from P3 and attack 2-0.
7. Continue the flow.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150513093341648

https://youtu.be/5ndS8cB_E3w

B600 - RG x 2 with Point Shots - Pro W

Posted on: May 15 2015 @ 02:22 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B600 - RG x 2 with Point Shots - Pro W

Key Points:

Face the puck, give a target, do everything while skating, delay, shoot, screen, tip, shot pass. One F support on the wall and another in the middle.

Description:

1. F and D start from diagonal blue lines on each side.
2. F1 and F2 skate and regroup with D1 on each side.
3. D1 pass up to F1-F2 who attack and shoot.
4. Coach spot a new puck inside the defensive blue line.
5. D1 retrieve the puck and pass up to F1 or F2.
6. F1 or F2 delay at the hash mark and pass to D1 at the point.
7. D1 drag and shoot while one F screen and the passer head to the net for a shot pass.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150515091213976

https://youtu.be/5SiyN4ERhmI

Red Bull Training Centre in Austria

Posted on: May 17 2015 @ 01:27 PM
By: TomM

Content:

New Red Bull Training Centre in Austria

http://translate.google.ca/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://www.redbulls.com/de/jungbullen/akademie-liefering.html&prev=search

A202 - Chaos Puck Protection - Pro

Posted on: May 17 2015 @ 02:18 PM
By: TomM

Content:

A202 - Chaos Puck Protection - Pro

Key Points:

Protect the puck and keep the head up. Make moves and quick poke checks to knock other players pucks away. Great way to get the hands going at the start of practice.

Description:

1. Everyone start with a puck and you must stay between the blue lines.
2. Weave through in all directions protecting the puck.
3. Poke unprotected pucks off other players sticks.
4. Retrieve your puck if it is knocked away.
5. Go hard on the whistles.
6. Keep track of how many times you lose the puck.

*This can be used as part of the warm-up while the goalies work at one end.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150517091300847

A202 - Chaos Puck Protection - Pro
https://youtu.be/Bs348vyFwb0

Links to the Austrian Program in English

Posted on: May 23 2015 @ 06:26 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Links to the Austrian Program in English

ABC's of International Hockey Level 0

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=6996&topic=6996#6996

Video of Level 0 and level 1

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

Hockey Coaching ABC Level Two

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=6858&topic=6997#6997

Hockey Coaching ABC’s Level Three

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=6858&topic=6998#6998

ABC's of International Hockey Coaching ABC Level Four

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=6858&topic=7000#7000

ABC Transition Book Levels 5 and 6

http://1drv.ms/1p1vekF

The ABC's of International Hockey - Book 1 (digital version)

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=11&page=1

C - Game Situation Drill Manuals

Posted on: May 29 2015 @ 05:14 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C - Hockey Coaching ABCs - Game Situation Drills

C drills focus on game situations 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 2-2, 3-2, etc. The offensive players attack vs. opponents and try to score and the defenders work to prevent a goal. There are over 150 pdf.s with diagrams, descriptions and video links. There are also about 50 video links that I haven't done diagrams for as yet. These are in the WMV format for the most part.

When the title starts with T it indicates that the coaches are using a drill to do direct teaching and giving a lot input into the game situation.

T1 is game playing role one, the player with the puck
T2 game playing role two, players supporting the puck carrier.
T3 player checking the puck carrier.
T4 players covering away from the puck.
T1-2 offensive play.
T3-4 defensive play.
T1-3 a 1-1 situation.
T2-4 team play situation. etc.

A - Skating and Individual Offensive and Defensive Skills - Manuals

Posted on: May 31 2015 @ 02:12 AM
By: TomM

Content:

A - Skating and Individual Offensive and Defensive Skills - Manuals

Puck Handling, Shooting, Skating drills.

Skating skills from Finland, Minnesota, Sweden and Dr. Gaston Schaeffer (PHD Body Mechanics, Olympic Coach) explains and demonstrates the mechanics of skating.

Puck handling with instructions from a Russian Olympic Coach and development ideas from Finland and Sweden.

Checking skills from North American and European pro teams.

Shooting skills from Sweden and lots of pro T1 coded drills where the coach is working with a few players on technique.

Videos that I uploaded in the last year but haven't had time to yet to do diagrams are at the end as links you can click on.

D - ABC Games Manual

Posted on: June 03 2015 @ 09:13 PM
By: TomM

Content:

D - ABC Games Booklet

Games are a critical component of learning to play hockey. We are helping the players learn to 'PLAY a GAME' and not to skate along lines and through pylons. Games can be played full, half, quarter, on third, or basically in any area of the rink. It is important to keep score and monitor any modified rules.

Skills, good habits, team play, skating can all be practiced by playing games in practice.

This booklet has 115 pdf.s with diagrams, description and video examples of some of the games a coach can use. There are another 70 video clips of games.

(I have revised the booklet to eliminate repetition and some team play games that don't belong here. I am working on a Game Booklet taking all of the games from our book and including the games posted on the site.)

DANGER

Only use these games if you are willing to have your players enjoy practice, become creative, learn to read game situations and make appropriate decisions. In other words move toward becoming 'complete players'.

Some games are the same but I left them in the booklet because it may be a pro team playing one time and then a team from Finland or a youth team another. It shows how games are played at all levels.

F - Fitness and Agility Skating 2019 Manual

Posted on: June 09 2015 @ 04:02 PM
By: TomM

Content:

F - Fitness and Agility Skating 2019 Manual

This pld. booklet has many ideas for conditioning skating and agility. It starts off with descriptions and diagrams and then has videos of the drills I haven't written up yet.

E1 - Shootouts and Contests - Goaltending 2019 Manuals

Posted on: June 09 2015 @ 04:07 PM
By: TomM

Content:

E1 - Shootouts and Contests - Goaltending Manuals2019

This pdf. booklet has shootouts and contests that are often done at the end of practice. There are many pdf. files and then a list of video links for ones I have done the diagrams for yet.

G - Goaltending

This booklet has video clips of coaches from around the world working with goalies.

T1-T3 Individual Offense and Defense Technique

Posted on: June 11 2015 @ 02:40 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T1-3 Individual Offense and Defense Technique

This booklet has examples of coaches using circuits and one on one instruction to teach skating and offensive and defensive skills to players. Examples range from youth to pro players.

T1 is game playing role one, the player with the puck

T3 player checking the puck carrier.

T1-3 a 1-1 situation.

DT - Transition Games Manuals

Posted on: June 11 2015 @ 07:25 PM
By: TomM

Content:

DT - Transition Games Manuals

Below is a pdf. showing transition in a Penguin - Red Wings game (Game Transitions) and then a booklet with Transition Games 2019. I will replace it with an updated booklet later.

0 Situation - Loose Puck

1 Situation - Offense

2 Situation - Defense

Watch the game transitions from loose puck to offense to defense to loose puck in the video for one minute and you will be amazed at how many transitions each player must make.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140409155804705

Transition Between the Four Game Playing Roles

Role 1 is game playing role one, the player with the puck

Role 2 game playing role two, players supporting the puck carrier.

Role 3 player checking the puck carrier.

Role 4 players covering away from the puck.

Role 1-2 offensive play.

Role 3-4 defensive play.

Role 1-3 a 1-1 situation.

Role 2-4 team play situation. etc.

T2-4 Practicing Team Play

Posted on: June 11 2015 @ 07:48 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T - Team Play Booklet

This is the team play booklet from 2019.

T2 game playing role two, players supporting the puck carrier.

T4 players covering away from the puck.

T1-2 offensive play.

T3-4 defensive play.

T2-4 team play situation. etc.

Age Group Levels - ABC's of International Hockey Coaching

Posted on: June 14 2015 @ 07:11 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Age Group Levels - ABC's of International Hockey Coaching: A Program to Develop the Complete Player

A complete hockey curriculum for any Sports Club, National Organization or Local Hockey Association. A natural progression of skills, game understanding and good habits to keep the game fun and develop creative players. Only use this curriculum if you want your players to be skilled and love the game.

Austrian Hockey Curriculum in German is attached below. Juhani and I prepared it for the Austrian Ice Hockey Association.

Two themes of the ABC program are:

"Enjoy the Game"

"The Game is the Greatest Coach"

Developmentally Appropriate Levels for Hockey

Age 5-6 Level 0 (Players become comfortable on the ice and with the equipment.)

A - Skating and Individual Skills
B - Partner skills.
D - Games

Age 7-8 Level 0-1 (Learn the skills and to love the game.)

A - Skating and Individual Offensive and Defensive Skills
B - Partner and Team Skills vs. no opponents.
D - Games
G - Goaltender practice.

Age 9-10 Level 0-2 (Technique, technique, technique is the theme and will set the foundation to become an effective player.

A - Skating and Individual Offensive and Defensive Skills
B - Partner and Team Skills vs. no opponents.
C - Game situation up to 3-3.
D - Games - SAG
DT - Half-ice Transition Games.
E - Shootouts and Contests
G - Goaltender practice.
T1 - Individual offensive technique and
T3 - Individual defensive technique.

Ages 11-12 Levels 0-3 (Skill development is at it's peak and game situations can be introduced.)

A - Skating and Individual Offensive and Defensive Skills
B - Partner and Team Skills vs. no opponents.
C - Game situation up to 3-3.
D - Games - SAG and Full ice.
DT - Half-ice Transition Games.
E - Shootouts and Contests
G - Goaltender practice.
O - Off-ice agility, coordination, balance, reaction time, competition.
T1 - Individual offensive technique and
T2 - Team Offensive technique..
T3 - Individual defensive technique.
T4 - Introductory team defense.

Ages 13-14 Levels 0-4 (Learn all of the skills good habits and game situations.

A - Skating and Individual Offensive and Defensive Skills
B - Partner and Team Skills vs. no opponents. Flow drills with Regroups.
C - Game Situation up to 5-5 and specialty teams.
D - Games SAG and Full ice.
DT - Half-ice and Full ice Transition Games.
E - Shootouts and Contests
F - Conditioning Skates 10' or less.
G - Goaltender practice.
O - Off-ice agility, coordination, balance, reaction time, competition.

T1 - Individual offensive technique and
T2 - Team Offensive technique..
T3 - Individual defensive technique.
T4 - Introductory team defense.
T2-4 - Offense vs. defensive pressure.

Ages 15-16 Levels 0-6 ( The A-B drills are used to warm-up and C to play the game situations better. DT transition games should compliment all of the C drills)

A - Skating and Individual Offensive and Defensive Skills
B - Partner and Team Skills vs. no opponents. Flow and Regroup.
C - Game Situation up to 5-5 and specialty teams.
D - Games SAG and Full ice.
DT - Half-ice and Full ice Transition Games.
E - Shootouts and Contests
F - Conditioning Skates
G - Goaltender practice.
O - Off-ice muscle strength, muscle endurance, flexibility, agility, coordination, balance, reaction time, speed, competitive situations.

T1 - Individual offensive technique and
T2 - Team Offensive technique..
T3 - Individual defensive technique.
T4 - Introductory team defense.
T2-4 - Offense vs. defensive pressure.

Ages 17 and Older - The A-B drills are used to warm-up and perform at top speed with the head up. Players are now old enough to train for power.

A - Skating and Individual Offensive and Defensive Skills - Review and warm up.
B - Partner and Team Skills vs. no opponents. Flow, regroups, team play concepts and warm up.
C - Game Situation up to 5-5 and specialty teams. All situations top speed.
D - Games SAG and Full ice. All situations at top speed.
DT - Half-ice and Full ice Transition Games. All situations at top speed.
E - Shootouts and Contests
F - Conditioning Skates for all energy systems.
G - Goaltender practice.
O - Off-ice muscle strength, muscle endurance, power, flexibility, agility, coordination, balance, reaction time, speed, competitive situations.
T1 - Individual offensive technique - individual teaching.
T3 - Individual defensive technique - individual teaching..
T2 - Team offense.
T4 - Team defense.
T2-4 - Offense vs. defensive pressure.
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Explanation of the ABC Coding

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=6869&topic=7236#7236

The link below takes you to over 1000 updates of the original program. They are coded the same way as the manuals according to the 4 Game Playing Roles.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=8411&topic=8411#8411

Hockey Coaching ABCs of International Hockey - Book One introduces the philosophy and organization of our program and examples of practice ideas for the first three levels in the system in English..

Austrian ABC of International Hockey Coaching Manual
Juhani and I wrote this program for the Austrian Ice Hockey Association. It is the German translation of the entire program ending with six levels organized in an age appropriate progressive scope and sequence designed to develop the complete player.

B4 and B6 Pass and Replace – RB Pro

Posted on: June 26 2015 @ 03:00 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B4 and B6 Pass and Replace – RB Pro

Key Points:

Face the puck and give a target. On shooting drills always circle back and rebound for the next shooter.

Description:

1. F1 pass to D1 and skate across.
2. D1 pass back to F1 and follow the pass.
3. F1 circle back and pass to D1 in neutral zone.
4. D1 shoot at the opposite net.
5. F1 circle back and get a pass from D2.
6. F1 shoot at far end.
7. D1 circle back to rebound for F1's shot.

* F1 screen and tip or circle back for a rebound after shooting.

* This flow drill can also be done with F and D rotating starting points.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090728110101526

https://youtu.be/-V0pTOgIOzI

T2 - DT100 - 5-1 with BC to 5-2 - RB Pro

Posted on: June 27 2015 @ 02:50 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 - DT100 - 5-1 with BC to 5-2 - RB Pro

Key Points:

Always four on the rush. Pinch on both sides and D slide over to fill for pinching D. Fill the low lanes on the breakout, one F stretch long and one F middle support.

Description:

1. Start with the forward in the neutral zone regroup with the D.
2. Attack 5-1 vs. 1 D back and 1D backchecking for a 5-2 in the zone.
3. Play 5-2 pinching on both sides and 4 up on the attack.
4. Next attackers wait in the neutral zone.
5. Attack vs. the D who were just on offense, on is back and one backchecks.
6. Fill 3 low lanes on the breakout, one F stretch and one F mirror the puck in the middle.
7. Attack looks like a 2-2-1 and the D be part of the cycle on their side.
8. Attack with a middle drive and a 4th man as the trailer (looks like a diamond).
9. To use this forecheck you must be able to count to 5 and read 4 in front of you stay back.
10. Always be looking for opportunities to be a weak side one timer option.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150627095528987

T2 - DT100 - 5-1 with BC to 5-2 - RB Pro
https://youtu.be/Pm67GKkKVo4

C6 - 1-1 to 2-2, 2-1 to 3-3, 2-2 to 4-4 - RB Pro

Posted on: June 30 2015 @ 03:45 PM
By: TomM

Content:

This may be the best situation drill of all. It is game-like and full ice,, the players transition from offense to defense and a lot of read and respond is required .
Gene Reilly is running this drill. Gene is from Boston and is a lifer with a huge background coaching Jr. A with Bill Dineen, at Maine with Sean Walsh, working with Ottawa's AHL team with the assignment of teaching Jason Spezza the pro game. He also was an asst. coach at Harvard, Northeastern and now trying to rebuild the program at CC. Gene spent about five years with the Red Bulls and left there to be a pro scout for Carolina. He missed coaching and went back to the NCAA. A really, really hard working guy. I learned a lot from him.

Here is Babcock doing this same sequence as a transtion game with Detroit (coaches would be well advised to incorporate Transition Games after they use situation drills to teach the players. There is only one puck, no whistles and you just need to send more or less players to change the situation.)

DT100 Continuous 2-1, 2-2 Detroit – Pro

Forum Posting
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=6861&topic=6861#6861

Video of the transition game.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20101208083750407

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.814633112779821/10159834060175931

Detroit's supporting F and D are passive in this video but they could be active as in the drill and have a 2-1 in the nzone and 3-3 in each zone and then a 2-2 through the nzone and a 4-4 in each zone. A 3-2 situation creates a 5-5 in each zone and they are all great ways to practice offensive and defensive team play. If you have only 16 skaters you can get a 5-5 by having one D join the rush and the high F backeck on a continuous 2-2.
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C6 - 1-1 to 2-2, 2-1 to 3-3, 2-2 to 4-4 - RB Pro

Key Points:

Defenders communicate, attack with speed, O and D fight to control the slot.

Description:

1. D in one corner and F in the other corner at both ends.
2. Either F1 starts with a puck or D1 passes to F1 who skates into the middle circle before attacking 1-1 vs. D1.
3. On the whistle F2 attack D2 at the other end and D1 join the rush while F1 backchecks.
4. Keep attacking and defending until the whistle.
5. Add a forward to make it a 2-1 until the whistle when they join to create a 3-3.
6. Players must communicate who to cover on defense.
7. Attack with speed to beat the backchecker on the 2-1.
8. Play with good habits: stop at the net, D tie up sticks, create rebounds.
9. Keep Score to increase intensity.
10. You need at least 8 F and 4 D to do the 2-1.
11. Add another D making it a 2-2 rush and 4-4 at each end.
12. With 2-2 you need at least 8 F and 8 D.
13. You can also do this drill with all the player playing both F and D.

* If you have 20 skaters you can do a 3-2 rush and 5-5 at each end.

* This sequence can be done as a one puck transition game with either active or passive support.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2015063010505453

https://youtu.be/3xSV1IU3awE

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.814633112779821/10159834056265931

T1-3 - C2 1-1 Technique - RB Pro

Posted on: July 04 2015 @ 03:17 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T1-3 - C2 1-1 Technique - RB Pro

Key Points:

Attack with speed, protect the puck and drive hard to the net for a rebound. Defender play a tight gap, head up and stick on the puck, body on body. Tie up the stick and box out after a shot.

Description:

1. Players line up along the boards on one side.
2. Start at the blue line with the attacker passing to the defender.
3. Defender skate back then up and return pass to the attacker who skates out to the red line.
4. Defender close the gap then play a 1-1.
5. Both players need to have quick feet.
6. Defender keep the eyes up, stick on the puck and tie up the stick after a shot.
7. Attacker make a hard fake and and drive to the net follow the shot for a rebound.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150628100522903

T1-2-3-4 - C2 1-1 Technique - RB Pro
https://youtu.be/HHp015ERZYc

T1-2-3 - C2 2-1 Technique - RB Pro

Posted on: July 05 2015 @ 12:38 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T1-2-3 - C2 2-1 Technique - RB Pro

Key Points:

This is a great formation for teaching as the players are close to the coach. Defenders close the gap right away and keep the puck on one side then it is really a 2-2 with the goalie playing the shooter. Attack with speed and cross the mid-line with the puck, a pass or a pass off the pads.

Description:

1. Start with F1 skating toward the red line and getting a pass from F2.
2. D1 skate up and close the gap before the blue line.
3. F1 attack the wide lane and F2 cross behind.
4. F2 be in a good shooting position. Square up if on the off wing.
5. Puck carrier must be a threat and attack with speed.
6. Defender stay in the middle and identify the most dangerous attacker.
7. Coach stop the drill to give input on how to play the situation.
8. Attackers make the first pass early so there is a second play and use the forehand when possible.
9. Defender keep the play to one side and tie up the stick of the player going to the net after a shot.
10. If the puck carrier is wide and deep an option is for the defender to slide outside the strong side post.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150628100521185

T1-2-3 - C2 2-1 Technique - RB Pro
https://youtu.be/79_gz1aSQRc

T1-2-3-4 - C2 2-2 Technique - RB Pro

Posted on: July 05 2015 @ 02:00 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T1-2-3-4 - C2 2-2 Technique - RB Pro

Key Points:

C2 is a great formation to teach from and go over key points. Keep score and make the drill a contest. A 2-2 has the 4 roles. 1-puck carrier, 2-puck support, 3-check puck carrier, 4-cover away from puck.

Description:

1. Attacker 1 pass to attacker 2 then take the ice behind by crossing to the middle.
2. Coach wants attacker 2 to skate to the wide lane and 1 cross to the middle.
3. Defender 1 and 2 skate out and close the gap right away.
4. Cross and drop before the blue line to cause the defenders to make coverage decisions.
5. Coach put in a new puck if the play ends right away and the 2 on 2 continues.
6. Attackers cross to cause confusion and defenders communicate to stay man on man or switch.
7. Cross to create a 2-1 vs. one defender.
8. Defenders must see their man and the puck and play on the defensive side.
9. Attackers fight for the offensive side and keep their sticks free for one touch shots and rebounds.
10. Either play F and D or everyone play all situations, which is better for development.

* I am adding a pdf. with all three of these drills together, 1-1, 2-1, 2-2, as it is a great teaching sequence.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150705085152948

T1-2-3-4 - C2 2-2 Technique - RB Pro
https://youtu.be/OpLDHWxuOaM

T2-4 PP Breakout to 4-2 and 2-1 - Pro W

Posted on: July 07 2015 @ 02:16 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2-4 PP Breakout to 4-2 and 2-1 - Pro W

Key Points:

Extra players on the bench in a D100 formation. Rotate in when the 2-1 and 4-2 are playing at each end. D everything with speed and drive to the net on the attack.

Description:

1. Four defenders and five attackers pass the puck on their side of the red line.
2. Attackers dump their puck into their end for a PP breakout and attackers forecheck.
3. In neutral zone 3 attacking forwards and 1 D continue and vs. the 2 defensemen 4-2.
4. The 2 pk forwards get a puck from the coach and turn to attack the other offensive D 2-1.
5. Next group of 5 and 4 come out and repeat.
6. If there are only 5 D then the 2 D who attacked now go with the 2 PK forwards.

• Two colours make team play drills easier to coach and more in tune with today’s game of Total Hockey.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140109151311656

https://youtu.be/pH-tvz5uv1w

Skating and Puck Handling Warm up

Posted on: July 08 2015 @ 01:34 AM
By: TomM

Content:

Skating and Puck Handling Warm up - NCAA Div. 1 Female Freshman

A female player I have worked with 4 years does her warm-up with a puck including edges and balance. The idea is to reach as far as possible with the puck and separate the movement of the upper and lower body. Around the circles the puck stays on one side of the blade in order to loosen the shoulders.

Yesterday she carried 5 different kinds of balls at the same time and did many agility exercises, lots of shots and scoring and passing. We are going 5 days in a row before I go to Santa Rosa to play in a tournament.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150707202641585

C3 - 3-2 Pro W

Posted on: July 08 2015 @ 02:38 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C3 - 3-2 Pro W

Key Points:

Attack with a middle drive and create 2-1's. Defenders talk, good sticks and have a net front presence.

Description:

1. Start with 4 defenders in the neutral zone and attackers along the boards.
2. On whistle 2 attackers from one side and 1 from the other swing behind and attack 3-2.
3. Coach be ready with another puck if the play ends.
4. Play out the 3-2.
5. Repeat the other direction.
6. Two new defenders move into the neutral zone.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150518100913519

C3 - 3-2 Pro W
https://youtu.be/4oCWJsTetlc

Team Play-Long Time NHL Asst. Coach

Posted on: July 09 2015 @ 02:34 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Team Play - Ray Bennet - NHL Assistant Coach

Ray Bennet, long time assistant coach with many NHL teams gave a seminar presentation on their team play principles.

Team play coancepts. .

Skill Video

Posted on: July 19 2015 @ 04:03 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Skill Videos

I have posted a lot of skill videos lately that don't have diagrams yet. Many are from a pro skills camp and others from Europe.

A – Skating and Individual Skill Videos

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=40&page=1

B – Partner and Team Skill Videos

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=41

Video Postings

Posted on: July 21 2015 @ 04:04 PM
By: TomM

Content:

I spent a lot of this spring posting videos of drills and games that I haven't done diagrams for as yet. There is a lot of pro material and video from when I was coaching in Austria along with other ideas.

The PDF at the end of the posting has links that take you to the video.

Video Postings

A – Skating and Individual Offensive Skills

A2 Backward Cross-over Principles 3
A3 Russian Skating Warm up - RB U17-20
A200 Puck Handling - Small Nets
A202 - Chaos Puck Protection - Pro
A300 Agility Skating - RB U17-20
A300 Practicing the Chocktow in Small Groups
A300 - Pass and Keepaway - U18 G
A400 Skating and Puck Handle - Pro
A500 - Skating Agility and Skills - Pro
A500 - Two Puckhandle vs Coach x 4 - Pro

B – Partner and Team Skills vs. Zero Opponents

B2 - D Shot Off Draw - Pro
B2 - D Puck Off Boards - Escape - Shoot x 2 - Pro
B2 - D One Timer - Agility Skate - Pro
B2 - D Drag to Beat Blocker - Shoot - Pro
B2 Puck Protect Pass-shoot U18
B2 - D to D to D - Shoot - Pro
B2 - D Shot off Draw Down Boards - Pro
B2 - Point Shots x 2 - Pro
B3 - Backhand Pass x 10 - Pro
B3 Pass - Follow Your Pass - U14
B3 Partner Pass - Keepaway - 1-1 Game
B3 - Passing from Triple Threat Position - Pro
B4 Regroup with Coach Support and Shoot - Finland U20
B4-B6 Pass and Replace - RB Pro
B4-B600 - Breakout Flow - Pro
B5 Breakout Opitions - Small Group
B5-B6 On Touch x 2 - Shot - Point Shot - Pro
B6 - 2-0 Inside Out Pass of the Pads - RB Pro
B6 - F and D Agility-BO-Point Shot x 2 - Pro
B6 Big Horseshoe 1-0- Pro
B6 - 2-0 Pass and Shoot Skating - Pro
B6 - 3-0 Weave-RG With Coach-Shoot - Goalie WU Far End - Pro
B6 - 3 One Touch Pass 1 Skate Backward - Pro
B6 - One Touch Passing - Pro
B6 - 2 Shots 2 Passes x 2 - Pro
B6 High Cycle - Screen - Slot Shot - Pro
B6 - Shot 2-0 to 3-0 - Pro
B6 - 2-0 Touch Back – Pro
B6 - Horseshoe with Stretch Pass - Pro
B200 - 3 Touch Cross Pass - Shoot - Pro
B200 - 3 Touch Shoot - Pro
B200 Figure Eight Face Puck Passing - Pro
B202 - RG-Hinge-Stretch Pass - Pro
B202 - RG-Hinge-Stretch Pass-One Touch - Pro
B300 Shoot from Pass Below Goal Line x 2 - Pro
B300 - One Touch Monkey in Middle - Pro
B300 - Partner Pass Figure Eight
B500 - Czech Skills x 6 Stations
B500 - Square 1 Touch Passing - Pro W
B500 - Pass 1-2-3 Pucks x 4 - Pro
B500 - Static Monkey in Middle x 4 - Pro
B500 - 2 Players Pass 2 Pucks in Circle - Pro
B600 - RG-Quick up to F to Stretch F- Point Shot - Pro
B600 3 - RB Pro
B600 2 - RB Pro
B600 1 - RB Pro
B600 Give and Go x 2 Cross Pass Shoot - RB Pro
B600 2 x Quick up and Point Shot - Pro
B600 2 x One Touch and Stretch Pass - Pro W
B600 - RG-Delay-Point Shot - Pro
B600 RG-Delay-Point Shot x 2 - Pro
B600 RG x 2 Point Shot - Pro W
B600 D Agility Skate - Pass - Delay - Point Shot - Pro

C – Game Situation Drills – Offense vs. Defenders

C2 - 3-2 - Pro W
C3 - Continuous RG 4-2 - RB Pro
C3 - Dump-BO 3-0-RG x 2 - 2-1 - Pro
C3 - Dump-BO 3-0-RG x 2 - 3-1- Point Shot - Pro
C3 - 2-1 With 2 Backcheckers - Pro
C3 - 5-0 Dump-in-BO-Turn Back 3-2 x 2 - RB Pro
C5 - Protect the Puck 1-1 x 4 - Pro
C5 - Keepaway 1-1 x 4 - Pro
C5 Low 1-1 and 2-1 - Pro
C5 Dump-in 1-1 - U18 W
C5 -Dump-in 1-1 - Shot U22 W
C5-C6 RG 1-1 x 2 - Pro
C5 Low 2-1 - Pro
C5-C6 Pass RG - 2-1 x 2 - Pro
C6 - 1-1 F Join-D Backcheck - Pro
C6 - 2 on 1 Point Shot - ProC202 - RG 1-1 x 2 - RB Pro
C6 - BO 1-1 with RG - RB Pro
C6 - 1-1 to 2-2, 2-1 to 3-3, 2-2 to 4-4 RB – Pro
C6 Horseshoe 2-0, 1-1 - Pro
C6 - 1-1 with Agility Skate - Pro
C6 1-1 x 2 - Pro
C200 - Tight 2 on 2 - Pro
C600-C3, 2 on 1 - Pro
C600 - 3-1 D Join the Attack - RB Pro
C600-C3, 2 on 1 - Pro
C600 Isolate Wide D on 2-2- Pro
C600 2-0-RG to 2-2 - Pro
C600 BO RG 2-1 - ProW

D – Full Ice and Small Area Games

D100 4-4 - Pro
D2 - Only 1 Pass Allowed Receiver Must Score
D4 - Low Slot 4-4 - Pro
D5 - Five Games and Goalie Work
D6 Variation 2-Two Passes and All Must Score - Youth
D200 1-1 High and Low with Joker
D200 - 3 on 3 - Pro
D200 - Small 1-1 with 2 Jokers - Pro W
D200 Tight 2-2 - Pro
D200 2-2 Add Players with Give and Go - Pro W
D400 3-3 RB Pro
D202 Keepaway With Jokers 1-1 to 3-3 - U15

DT – Transition Games – Practice Game Situations with One Puck

DT100 Backchecking Game with Regroups - U18 G
DT200 Nets Back to Back - One Goalie With Jokers - U15 Boy's
DT400 - Pass to Point on Transition - Pro
DT400 - 3 on 3 - Attack-Defend-Breakout-Rest
DT400 - 2 on 2 with Passive Support - Double Regroup - U15

G – Goalie Technique

G - Shots from Pass-outs x 2 - Pro
G - Shot Off Pass - Pass Loose Puck -Shot - Pro
G - Covering Short Side Post and Passes from Behind - Pro
G-Crease Skating - Goalie Camp
G - Goalie Skating and Warm-up – Pro

F – Conditioning and Agility Skating

F - Quick Burst and Agility Skating - RB Pro
T1 - F - Agility and Quickness Skate - RB Pro
F - Blue-Red-Blue-Poke Check - Pro
F - Wave Skate - Poke Check - Pro
F - Aerobic Conditioning Skate - Pro
F - A3 Conditioning - Slovakia U20
F - Fitness and Agility Skate - Pro
F - Wave Skating - Pro
F - A2 Down and Back - Pro
F - Defense Crossovers and Pivot - Pro
F - A2 Down and Back - Pro
F - Defense Agility Skate Good Stick - Pro
F202 - Skating Intervals
F300 - Quick Feet - Agility Skating - Pro
F300 - Quick Feet - Detroit

E – Shoot-outs and Contests

E100 Change on the Go Shootout - Swiss U20
E1 Flip Puck to Top of Net - Pro

T – Coach is Teaching Individual Skills or Team Play

T1 – Individual Offensive Skill Instruction

T1 - Pass-Agility Skate and Shoot - RB Pro
T1 - B Shoot and Score Drills - Pro
T1 -A - Puck Handle and Shoot - Pro
T1 A - Quick Shots off a Pass - Pro
T1 Obstacle Stickhandle x 3 - Shoot - Pro
T1 - Forehand Quick Shot - Pro
T1- Agility skate - One Touch x 3 - Pro
T1 - D Take Rim - Shoot - Jump-in One Timer - Pro
T1 - D Pivot - Set up Behind - Wheel - Pass - Pro
T1 - D Pivot - Quick Up x 2 - Pro
T1 - Forward Take Rim Pass - Pro
T1 - One Touch and One Timer - Pro
T1 - Fake Walk-in - Pass to Front - Pro
T1 One Timers, Screen, Tip - Pro
T1 - Skate and One Touch Shot - Detroit
T1 - Cross-overs With Puck - Detroit
T1 B202 1-0 Pass-Deke-Shoot - RB Pro
T1 B202 2-0 Pass-Deke-Shoot - RB Pro
T1-B6 - Agility and Quickness-Shot - RB Pro
T1 - B2 - Pass Out-Spin and One Timer - Pro
T1 - B2 - Pass Out One Timer - Follow Thru on One Knee - Pro
T1 - B2 - D Knock Down High Pass-Shoot - Pro
T1 - B2 - D Agility Skate with Point Shot - Pro
T1 - B2 - Agility Skate and One Touch Pass - Pro
T1 - B300 - Walk-out and High Cycle Shots - Pro
T1 - B7 - Face-off Technique - Pro
T1 - B5 - D Breakout Options x 3 - Pro
T1 - B5 - D Side to Side Point Shots - Pro
T1 - B5 - D One Touch Lateral Passing-Point Shot - Pro
T1 - B5 - D Fake-Pivot-Pass x 5 - Pro
T1 - B5 - F Take Rim-Fakes and Shoot - Pro
T1 - B5 -One Touch Pass-Shot-Shot from Pass Out - Pro
T1 - B6 - One Timer-Shot Pass - Pro
T1 - B6 - Shot Pass from Corner and Tip in Front - Pro
T1 B300 Pass x 3 Tight Turn Shoot - Pro
T1 - B6 - Take Rim - Shot Pass - Pro
T1-3 - C2 1-1 Technique - RB Pro
T1-2-3 - C2 - 2-1 Technique - RB Pro
T1-2-3-4 - C2 2-2 Technique - RB Pro
T2 - B202 - Agility Skate Pass - Pro

T2 – Teaching Team Offense

T2 - B4 Chip Puck in On Stretch Pass - Pro
T2-B4 - Stretch BO 2-0, D Screen Shot - Pro
T2 - C6 Breakout - 3-1 - Pro
T2 - C2 3-2 BO vs Pinch 3-1 - Pro
T2 - C5 - Stretch BO-RG-5-2 - Pro
T2 Kingston PP Rotation - U18F
T2 - Touch Back to C on Pinch 3-1 - Pro
T2 - 3-0, 3-2, RG 3-2 - Middle Drive - Pro
T2 - RG-5-0 Middle Drive-High Cycle F-D-D-F - Pro
T2 - 5-5 - BO-5-0 Rush-Low Cycle x 2 - Pro
T2 - RG 5-0 x 3 Pass to Each Lane - Pro
T2 - 2-1-2 Spread PP - Pro
T2 RG 4-0 D Join Rush - 3 on 2 - Pro
T2 High Slot Rotation Options - Pro
T2 - F-D-D High Cycle - Shot Pass - Pro
T2 - B5 - Static then Moving One Timer - Pro
T2 - B5 - 5-5 BO -5-0 Shot-High Cycle F-D1-F-D2 Back Door - Pro
T2 - B5 - 2-0 X and Drop-Shoot-Low Cycle - Pro
T2 - B6 - 2-0-Gain Zone-X and Drop - Pro
T2 - B6 - 2-0 Skate to Big Ice-X and Drop-Shoot - Pro
T2 - B6 - Pass to F-Shoot-Screen-Point Shot - Pro
T2 - B600 - RG-D-F-Stretching F - Pro
T2 - C2 Breakout 5-3 Attack 5-2 – Pro W
T2-C3 5-2 RG x 2 Attack 5-2 - Pro
T2 - C5 - 4-0 Breakout-Regroup 2-1 - Pro
T2 - D100 PP 5-4 - RB Pro
T1-2 - B500 - D Agility PH-Point Shot-Screen - Pro
T1-2 - B5 - Rim-Low 2-0 BO-Tap Back to C - Pro
T1-2 - B5 - 2D-2F BO - 3-1 vs Coach - Pro
T1-2 - B5 - 1D-2F BO - 3-1 vs Coach - Pro
T1-2 C6 Breakout - 3-1 - Prospect

T2-4 - Teaching Team Play – Offense vs. Defense

T2-4 - D100 - 3 Team PP-PK Scrimmage - U18F
T2-4 - D100 - Controlled Scrimmage - Pro
T2-4 Start Behind Net 3-3 then 3-5 - Pro
T2-4 D100 PP and PK - Pro
T2-4 - B5 - 5-5 BO-Cycle-Pass to Middle D - Pro
T2-4 D100 5-5 FC, BO 5-0, Cycle Back Door x 2 - Pro
T2 D100 RG 5-3, 5-0 High Cycle x 2 - Pro
T2-4 D100 FO, PP-PK - Pro
T2-4 – D100 Stretch Breakout – Pro
T2-4 D4 PP-PK - RB Pro
T2-4 - D400 - 3-3 Puck Behind Net to 3-5 or 5-3 - Pro
T2-4 - D400 - PP-PK Pressure Point - Pro
T2 - DT100 - 5-1 with BC to 5-2 - RB Pro
T2-4 D400 FO, PP-PK - Pro
T2-4 - C3 BO PP PK 5-4 - RB Pro
T2-4 Controlled Scrimmage 5-5 - RB Pro
T2-4 - PP 5-3 Diamond vs. PK - Pro
T2-4 - 3 on 3 Start Behind Net - Pro
T2-4 - D-D-W BO - 3F Backcheck 5-3 - Pro

T3 – Teaching Individual Defensive Technique

T3 - Nzone Angling - Pro
T3 - Stick on Stick - Pro
T3 - F Angle Along Boards - Stick on Stick - Pro
T3 - C1 Defensive Slide
T3 - Cover Point - Down - Detroit
T3 - B5 Defensive Slide on 2-1 – Pro
T3 - B6 - Hip to hip Angling x 4 - Pro
T3 - C6 - 1-1 from Corner - 1-1 from High Slot - Pro
T3 - B6 Defending Player Below Goal Line - Pro
T1-3 -B6 - Stick on Puck and Shot Pass - Pro
T4 - Teaching Team Defense
T4 - D400 Aggressive 4-5 PK - RB Pro
T4 - FO and Nzone Forecheck - Pro
T4 Kingston PP Rotation D 5 on 3 - U18F
T4 - 5-5 Backcheck After a D to D to W - Pro
T4 - B5 - 5-0 BO Options x 3 - Attack-Point Shots x 2 - Pro

C600 - 2-1 x 2 – Pro

Posted on: July 22 2015 @ 03:24 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C600 - 2-1 x 2 – Pro

Key Points:

Offense should attack with speed and force the D to make a decision by making the first play near the blue line. This allows for a second play. D should delay the attack as much as possible and defend the most dangerous player allowing a bad angle shot, deny shots from the middle and puck crossing the mid-line.

Description:

1.F's line up at diagonal blue lines and D's at opposite diagonal blue lines.
2. D1 pass up the boards to F1.
3. F1 skate to the middle and pass to F2 who crosses behind as D1 closes the gap.
4. F1-F2 attack 2-1 vs. D1.
5. Coach mirror the play from the high slot. (A player could also do this)
6. D2 pass to F3 and F4 skate back and cross to attack D2 the other way.
7. Finish the attack with a goal, frozen puck or D pass to the coach.
8. Players watch to see which attack is finished and start the 2-1 in that direction.

* D and goalie make it a 2 on 2 and allow the goalie to be square to the puck.

* After a shot the D takes the stick of the player at the far post and goalie play the rebound.

* Attacker should pass on the forehand if he is on the off wing or shoot is the D lets you walk in.

* This is a great drill and it could be random with 1-2 or 3 F attacking and 1 or 2 defending. The players would have to read the play and communicate.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130717135909954

https://youtu.be/UTa1bQmU_ZM

Drill Section 13 Table of Contents

Posted on: July 27 2015 @ 04:13 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B6 - BO Options - F Shot-D Shot – Pro

Posted on: July 30 2015 @ 03:55 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B6 - BO Options - F Shot-D Shot – Pro

1. D1 Skate up and back in the circle and pick up the puck.
2. F1 come into the zone for a breakout pass.
3. D1 tight turn and make a quick up pass.
4. F1 and D1 skate into the neutral zone.
5. F1 shoot.
6. D1 get a pass from the corner and shoot - F1 screen.
7. D1 now wheels behind the net and pass to F1.
8. F1 can start from the same side and take the pass on the boards.
9. F1 can start from the wide side and take the pass in the middle lane.
10. D1 could also breakout with a counter.
11. Add F1-F2 support for a 3-0 breakout.
12. D1 shoot, F1 screen F2 should be in shot pass or one timer position.
13. D2 and F3 can be added to this drill to practice 4-0 or 5-0.
14. This can also be a game situation drill by the F attacking the D 1-1, 2-1, etc..

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2015073010484951

B6 - BO Options - F Shot-D Shot - Pro
https://youtu.be/kLGsecTnz7g

B6 - 3 Lane Shots - Long Pass Back – Pro

Posted on: July 30 2015 @ 10:25 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B6 - 3 Lane Shots - Long Pass Back – Pro

1. Players are in the 4 corners with pucks.
2. Three players leave from diagonal corners and cross the red line.
3. One player shoot from each lane.
4. Swing up the boards and get a cross-ice pass from the far corner.
5. Fill the 3 lanes and shoot at the other end.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150730104848818

B6 - 3 Lane Shots - Long Pass Back – Pro
https://youtu.be/s4DoCi76hng

C3 - Double RG - 2-1 - Pro

Posted on: July 30 2015 @ 11:00 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C3 - Double RG - 2-1 - Pro

Key Points:

Quick feet, face the puck with a target, support on wall and in middle, attack with speed. Defender cut the ice in half and deny the weak side.

Description:

1. Blue F1 leave and pass to F2.
2. Cross and regroup with grey D1 and D2
3. Grey D1 hinge and Pass to D2.
4. Grey 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=20150730175521862

C3 - Double RG - 2-1 - Pro
https://youtu.be/D1iqCvvKIiA

C3-C6 - BO - 2-1 – Pro

Posted on: July 30 2015 @ 11:04 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C3-C6 - BO - 2-1 – Pro

Key Points:
Attack with speed and make the first play early. Defender delay the play as long as possible and keep the play to one side.

Description:

1. D1 Skate up and back in the circle and pick up the puck.
2. F1-F2 come into the zone for a breakout pass.
3. F1-F2 skate out over the blue line.
4. F1-F2 attack 2-1 vs. D1.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150730175522746

C3-C6 - BO - 2-1 – Pro
https://youtu.be/miKQ0u5xJdE

D100 - 5-5 Controlled Scrimmage – Pro

Posted on: July 30 2015 @ 11:09 PM
By: TomM

Content:

D100 - 5-5 Controlled Scrimmage – Pro

1. Scrimmage with face-offs.
2. Extra players on the bench and change on their own.
3. Play to a certain score, i.e. first to 5 goals and have a series.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150730175523348

D100 - 5-5 – Pro
https://youtu.be/ja4yiHPDRAU

Better video
https://1drv.ms/v/s!AukXg5gWoW-9hfID6uDkSnHwzXnwRg?e=7aJBsH

T2 - B5 - F Take Rim-1-0, 2-0 Low BO - Fakes and Shot Pro

Posted on: July 31 2015 @ 03:56 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 - B5 - F Take Rim-1-0, 2-0 Low BO - Fakes and Shot Pro

Key Points:

Take the rim with the stick while skating. Do tight turns without crossing the hands, come out of the forehand tight turn in the triple threat position. ‘Fast feet are happy feet.’ F2 support from the middle lower than F1.

Description:

A 1-0: Coach on each side with pucks and players in two lines at the blue line.

1. Coach rim the puck while F1 swings low to pick it up on the boards.
2. F1 skate a tight figure eight at the top of the slot then skate in and shoot.
3. F1 follow the shot for a rebound.
4. F1 should circle back and rebound for the next shooter.
5. Coach 2 rim from the other side and F2 repeat the sequence.

U20 Example
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150818214246984

B 2-0 Low Breakout:

1. Coach one rim the puck.
2. F1swing to the boards and pick up the puck.
3. F2 swing below F1 in the middle for a touch back pass.
4. F1-F2 cross before the blue line and attack 2-0 with a max on one pass.

* This low touch back is effective for breaking out versus a pinching defenseman. It is important F1 protect the puck by boxing out the pinching D and touch the puck back to F2.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150731104912364

T1 - B5 - F Take Rim-Fakes 1-0, 2-0 Low BO - Pro
https://youtu.be/exgXbRIzNqw

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.688264068750060/10159336935440931/

DT100 - Continuous 3-2-Passive Support - Czech U20

Posted on: August 01 2015 @ 02:16 PM
By: TomM

Content:

DT100 - Continuous 3-2-Passive Support - Czech U20

Key Points:

This is a one puck game with no whistles. Coaches can talk to players as they return to the lineup.

Description:

1. Extra layers line up along the boards on each side.
2. Start with a 3 on 2 rush.
3. Defense gets passive support from 3 F and F from 2 D who wait above the top of the circles.
4. On a stoppage in play or turnover the defenders pass up to the new forwards.
5. New forwards attack 3-2 attack goes the other way.
6. Repeat the flow with three new F and two new D give passive support.
7. Continue this flow.
8. Keep score and play for a set time or to a set score.

*Options are:
a. F1 support low to make it a low 3-3.
b. All of the players join the play and make it a 5-5 and the new players attack 3-2 the other way.
c. Dump-in to work on the forecheck and breakout or D Follow and add a regroup.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150801092237448

https://youtu.be/_N5WeGV05-Q

T2 - RG 5-2 x 2 - Russian U20

Posted on: August 02 2015 @ 01:56 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 - RG 5-2 x 2 - Russian U20

Key Points:

Dump-in to work on the forecheck or carry the puck in to practice various attack options. Bring up the D as the 4th attacker, cycle low, cycle high, work back door plays.

Description:

1. Start with a regroup in the Nzone and attack 5-2.
2. Play 5-2 in the zone until a stoppage, clear or whistle.
3. Coach spot a puck in the neutral zone and do a second regroup 5-2 attack.
4. Three new F and two defenders wait in the neutal zone after the second rush.
5. Original defenders join the three forwards and repeat the 5-2.
*Lloyd Percival called 5-2 the magic drill. The offense can work on the forecheck by dumping the puck in, the middle drive by attacking wide or focus on any offensive concept.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150802085402610

T2 - RG 5-2 x 2 - Russian U20
https://youtu.be/hBMjoJdQgqw

C3 - Double Regroup-One Touch- 2-1 - Russian U20

Posted on: August 03 2015 @ 02:58 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C3 - Double Regroup-One Touch- 2-1 - Russian U20

Key Points:

Stick square to the puck, hands away from the body and head up. Face the puck and keep the feet moving. Make the first play early on the 2-1. D keep the play to one side so it is a 2-2 with the goalie.

Description:
1. F1-F2 leave and regroup with D1.
2. F1-F2 make a second regroup with D2.
3. F1-F2 attack 2-1 vs. D1.
4. F3-F4 leave and regroup with D2.
5. F3-F4 make a second regroup with D3.
6. F3-F4 attack 2-1 vs. D2.
7. Continue this flow.

*This double regroup organization can be used 1-0, 2-0, 3-0, 1-1, 2-1, 3-1, 2-2, 3-2 or instead of a second regroup dump the puck in and breakout then attack.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150803094619367

https://youtu.be/NvF56io2eTA

T1-3 - High and Low Cutbacks 1-1 - Russian U20

Posted on: August 04 2015 @ 03:15 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T1-3 - High and Low Cutbacks 1-1 - Russian U20

Key Points:

Create separation by taking quick strides to make the defender cross-over and then cut back in the other direction.

Description:

1. Players line up in the high slot and the coach has the pucks.
2. Coach shoot the puck into the corner and an offensive and defensive player go.
3. Attacker drive skate hard toward the back of the net and cut back when the defender chases.
4. Defender is passive but should work on having ‘stick on the puck’ and defensive side.
5. Practice turning up the boards and cutting back low then walk out or wrap around.
6. Switch sides and repeat.
7. This drill is good for both offensive and defensive techniques.

*Option is for the offensive player to do cutbacks both ways while the defender practices dside and good stick position. After about 5” blow the whistle and play live with the attacker trying to score and the defender to carry the puck above the top of the circles.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150804100553875

https://youtu.be/CNHE3SIxvAc

B6-B600 - One Touch 2-0 and Shot Routine - Czech U20

Posted on: August 05 2015 @ 04:11 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B6-B600 - One Touch 2-0 and Shot Routine - Czech U20

Key Points:

Keep moving and one touch passes. Give a target, keep the stick square to the pass and hands away from the body. Always follow the shot for a rebound.

Description:

a. The whole team is involved half at each end.
b. Start at the blue line and F1 skate out and get a pass from F2.
c. F1 give and go pass to D1 in the corner.
d. D1 skate out between the dots and give and go with F1 a second time.
e. F1 pass across ice to F3.
f. F3 one touch pass to F1 or D1.
g. F1-D1 attack 2-0 with a max of one pass before shooting.
h. F3 repeat from the other side of the ice.

*This drill could be used in a half ice practice or from both ends full ice.

*The amount of passes will depend on the skill of the players.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150805110946977

https://youtu.be/yspkOvE0CSU

https://youtu.be/uyIomVI_asg

A3-B300 – Stretch-Edges-Passing Routine - Russian U20

Posted on: August 06 2015 @ 03:42 PM
By: TomM

Content:

A3-B300 – Stretch-Edges-Passing Routine - Russian U20

Key Points:

Skate on all the edges both front and back and get the feel of the puck passing in defense pair and forward line groups. Add a shot to get the goalies ready.

Description:

1. Skate around the ice and loosen up with stretches.
2. Stick twist, toe touch, body rotation.
3. Quad and groin stretch hip rotation.
4. Edges – front and back with outside, inside edges - crossover forward and backward.
5. Forward units and defense pairs pass while skating around the ice.
6. Start passing while skating easy and then speed up.

*This hockey specific warm-up activates the body and mind and now the players are ready to practice.

A3 – Stretch-Edges Routine - Russian U20
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150806102334324

https://youtu.be/9MoLki8PhyM

B300 - Passing 2-3 Players - Russian U20
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150806102335868

https://youtu.be/cn9jZ-0Bwok

B600 - Shot x 2-One Touch x 2 - Stretch Pass x 2 - U20

Posted on: August 07 2015 @ 03:29 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B600 - Shot x 2-One Touch x 2 - Stretch Pass x 2 - U20

Key Points:

Give a target, face the puck, keep the stick square to the pass, hands away from the body, keep skating, pass hard.

Description:

A. 1 and 2 leave from diagonal blue lines and each take a shot and follow for a rebound.
B. 3 exchange one touch passes with 1 then pass to 2.
C. 2 pass to 1 who stretches to the far blue line.
D. 1 break in and shoot, then screen or rebound.
E. 5 from the starting point pass across to 2.
F. 2 skate in and shoot.
G. 3 and 4 repeat from the other diagonal blue lines.

*Options: Do this timing drill for about 3 minutes and then introduce working on Role 3 - ind. defensive skill and roles 2-4 team offense and team defense. After shooting 1 close the gap and play 1-1 vs. 3 and 2 skate out and defend vs 4 while 1-3 battle in front of the net. Make this competitive by setting a time limit to score or playing until the puck is out of play. The defender should skate it out if they get it and pass to 5 who can start the next rep.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150807103405113

https://youtu.be/t-0gO96osGI

B5 - Shot Block x 3 - U17 and Sweden - MRU

Posted on: August 18 2015 @ 03:47 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B5 - Shot Block x 3 - U17 and Sweden - MRU

Key Points:

Get into the shooting lane first before closing the gap. Create a large surface by going down on one knee sideways and turn the protective equipment toward the puck.

Description:

1. Three coaches (or players) spread across the point and have a soft puck or ball.
2. Player starts facing the net at the hash marks.
3. On the signal turn and identify which shooter has the puck.
4. First skate into the shooting lane and then skate out to close the gap.
5. Time it so you drop to one knee sideways just before the shot.
6. Use controlled skating so you can adjust to fake shots or drag and shoot moves.
7. Turn the elbow pad toward the shot and the head sideways to protect yourself when there is no full cage to protect your face.
8. Return to the mid slot and do 3 repetitions.
9. After using this drill to teach technique a good progression is to have a SAG where the Jokers at the point must shoot.

Blocking Shots Sweden

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140318151943862

https://1drv.ms/v/s!AukXg5gWoW-95DDuHl3beHGg9PPs?e=cPjNdR

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.826520921591040/953528542095288

Blocking Shots x 3 – U17

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150818104140257

https://youtu.be/X_YtSSYVVDg

MRU Blocking Shots
https://youtu.be/dIaz0akcWrE

T3 - Pressure Point and Shot Block x 2 Circuit - U17

Posted on: August 19 2015 @ 03:42 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T3 - Pressure Point and Shot Block x 2 Circuit - U17

Key Points:

Skate into the shooting lane and then either drop to block the shot or pressure the point.

Description.

1. Players leave from the dot to block shot in the middle and then the far dot.
2. Skate to get in the shooting lane and then drop to one knee sideways.
3. Stop the high point shot from the top of the circles.
4. Use a ball or soft rubber puck to introduce the technique.
5. Progress to shooter moving sideways and blocker adjusting to stay in the shooting lane.
6. At the other end there are two point men and the defenders leave from the corners.
7. Defender first skate into the shooting lane and then pressure the point.
8. Skate hard to the point and put the stick on the puck.
9. Skate under control so you don't fly past the shooter if he makes a move.
10. First skate out with stick in the D-D passing lane and then on the puck.
11. Progress to mid slot-head on swivel-pass from low to the point and then out.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150819103813886

https://youtu.be/OXrrjkKtUOk

T3 - Blocking Shots – MRU
https://youtu.be/dIaz0akcWrE

T3 - C3 - 2-2 RG - Close Gap - 2-2 - Czech U20

Posted on: August 20 2015 @ 02:06 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T3 - C3 - 2-2 RG - Close Gap - 2-2 - Czech U20

Key Points:

Defenders must skate to keep a tight gap on the attackers. Quick feet, tight turns, the chocktaw turn is the most efficient way to go from front to back quickly without losing speed. F's create 2-1 on a wide defender, defenders keep defensive side, stick on the puck.

Description:

1. Players are lined up on both sides in the neutral zone.
2. F1-F2 leave and regroup with D1-D2 who hinge then pass to F1 or F2.
3. F1-F2 skate to the top of the circles, cross and turn back and attack 2-2.
4. D1-D2 skate up to the red line, back to the blue line then up to play the 2-2.
5. Finish the low 2-2 before F3-F4 repeat with D3-D4 the other direction.

* This drill can be done from 1-1 to a 3-2 situations. The coach could also vary sending 1 or 2 D or 1-2 or 3 F to cause decision making and communication.

* Progress to playing full ice from 1-1 to 3-2 and the attackers must regroup on the whistle and the defenders must close the gap.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150820091844546

https://youtu.be/iDwOA-e63mo

U17 - U20 Video

Posted on: August 20 2015 @ 05:26 PM
By: TomM

Content:

U17-U20 Drills (120)

I just finished uploading about 125 video clips of U17 and U20 teams practicing. There were teams from Canada, Czech Republic and Russia practicing at two arenas. The U20's had a tournament and the U17 had 6 groups and they selected a team that went to the Czech Republic and won the Ivan Hlinka tournament. Almost all of the videos are in the wmv. format and are found in all parts of the video section. Only a few have diagrams so far and have U17, U20, Czech U20 and Russian U20 in the title.

You can use the search function at the top right of this page and type in U17 or Czech U20 to access the videos. If you use the advanced function you can narrow the search down to media files.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/index.php

The ABC’s of Body Checking and Angling

Posted on: August 22 2015 @ 02:49 PM
By: TomM

Content:

A2 - Skating Balance and Agility - U17

Posted on: August 23 2015 @ 03:29 PM
By: TomM

Content:

A2 - Skating Balance and Agility - U17

Key Points:

Challenge the players agility and balance.

Description:

1. Players skate in two groups up the middle and back on the wide lane.
2. Running on the toes and doing cross-overs.
3. Pivot from forward to backward with the stick on the ice.
4. The second rep turn the other direction.
5. One skate on top of a puck and stride in and out with the other skate.
6. Switch to the other skate on the puck for the second rep.
7. Skate backwards with one skate on top of a puck.
8. Switch legs the second rep.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2015081909264927

https://youtu.be/ONhhHOEEX6Y

B600 - 2-0 Exchange Puck-Shoot x 2 – RB Pro

Posted on: August 24 2015 @ 05:29 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B600 - 2-0 Exchange Puck-Shoot x 2 – RB Pro

Key Points:

Give a target, face the puck, stay on-side, one touch pass, follow the shot for a rebound.

Description:

1. A-B, CD leave from diagonal corners.
2. One touch A-K-B and C-I-D.
3. Skate toward the original end.
4. B pass to A and D to C.
5. Attack 2-0.

*Screen, rebound, pass or defend with the next shooters.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150824114015624

https://youtu.be/t4u6ST7q5oA

B600 - Exchange Puck and Cross Pass – RB Pro

Posted on: August 24 2015 @ 05:30 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B600 - Exchange Puck and Cross Pass – RB Pro

Key Points:

Give a target, face the puck, follow the shot for a rebound.

Description:

1. Players line up at the four blue lines.
2. A and C start from diagonal corners with a puck.
3. A-G and C-E exchange passes and skate around the middle circle.
4. G pass to C and E to A who skate in and shoot.
5. B and D repeat.

* Option is to start with a puck exchange at the blue line then go for the diagonal pass.

* Either screen, rebound or give and go, play 1-1 with the next shooter on 1-0 shooting drills.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150824114018107

https://youtu.be/fvbrLoIXGV4

B600 - Double Pass Regroup Pass and Shoot - RB Pro

Posted on: August 24 2015 @ 05:31 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B600 - Double Pass Regroup Pass and Shoot - RB Pro

Key Points:

Face the puck, give a target, pass and shoot while skating, follow the shot.

Description:

1. A-C leave, skate around the circle and get a pass from G-I.
2. A-C pass to B-D then pivot and skate up the boards.
3. B-D pass to A-C who skates in and shoot.
4. B-D leave and get at passes from F-H.

* Either screen, rebound or give and go, play 1-1 with the next shooter on 1-0 shooting drills.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150824114017123

https://youtu.be/mey7KZWYjQo

B600 Give and Go x 2 Cross Pass Shoot - RB Pro

Posted on: August 24 2015 @ 05:33 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B600 Give and Go x 2 Cross Pass Shoot - RB Pro

Key Points:

Face the puck, give a target, skate while you pass and shoot, follow the shot.

Description:

1. A-E and C-G exchange pucks from diagonal blue lines.
2. A-C skate toward the diagonal corner.
3. A-G and C-E exchange pucks.
4. A-C skate toward the opposite nets.
5. E pass to A and G pass to C across the ice.
6. A and C attack and shoot.
7. B and D repeat from the opposite diagonal corners.

* Either screen, rebound or give and go, play 1-1 with the next shooter on 1-0 shooting drills.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150824114016741

https://youtu.be/TjyAYCuETRE

A200 - Puck Handling - U17

Posted on: August 26 2015 @ 02:42 PM
By: TomM

Content:

A200 - Puck Handling - U17

Key Points:

Use big moves and loosen the shoulders. These exercises help develop a player who can handle the puck all around the body.

Description:

1. Two lines skate down the middle and back down the sides.
2. Scooter with both skates on the ice and carry the puck making head and shoulder fakes. Hands close together and legs wide apart.
3. Scooter on both skates and carry the puck at the side in the 'Triple Threat Position." Now the player is ready to shoot, pass or carry the puck.
4. Alternate between the backhand and forehand ‘Triple Threat’. Fake hard to one side and quickly pull the puck to the other side. Protect the puck with the body.
5. Carry the puck with the top hand and do big cross-overs on the inside edges. An option that develops shoulder mobility is to skate one way and move the puck the other way. Keep the puck on one side of the blade each direction.
6. Keep the puck only on the forehand side of the blade.
7. Big cross-overs on the outside edges and carry the puck on the backhand side of the blade. Only one side of the blade causes the shoulders to loosen and increases the size of the moves.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150820100525517

A200 - Puck Handling Sequence - U17
https://youtu.be/9EGJm6etJgw
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Links to other examples on how to develop 'Big Moves', separate the movement of the upper and lower body and become a 360 degree player with the puck.

A200 Russian Olympic Coach Teaches Puck Handling
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130321101649551

A200 Big Moves –Yashin - Russian Warm-up
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080722140651119

A200 Skating Warm-up for Edges and Balance with a Puck and Shot – U18F
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20111005152108885

A200 Puck Protection Circuit – Finland
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20100411083310556

A200 Puck Handling Circuit – Pro
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100401215401872

A400 - Puck Handling Skills 4 Lanes – Pro
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130812222953884

A200 Chaos Puck Handling - U15B
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080722090625893

A300 Nervous System Overload for Puck Handling – Pro
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140616121941979

B6 Puck Handling Eight Exercises
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/filemgmt_data/B6%20Puck%20Handling%20Eight%20Exercises.3gp

B500 - Datsyuk Group Puck Protection
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=6858&topic=6922#6922

Off-ice Puck Handling – Finland
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140707104528484

B500 Swedish Stickhandling in Circles
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100415165806324

A - Six Station Skill Circuit in Czech Republic
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7239&topic=7251#7251

C3 - RG x 2 - 2-2 - Czech U20

Posted on: August 27 2015 @ 05:16 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C3 - RG x 2 - 2-2 - Czech U20

Key Points:

Support from the middle and the wing. Create a 2-1 on one of the D. Quick passes and speed are the keys. Defenders switch if the cross is near the blue line and stay man on man if lower.

Description:

1. Line upon both sides of the ice in the neutral zone.
2. Start with two red D on one blue line and two Blue D on the other.
3. Two red Forwards leave and regroup with two blue D.
4. The two F’s now regroup with their own red D.
5. Red F’s turn and attack 2-2 vs. the blue D.
6. Play the low 2-2 until a frozen puc, goal or the D skates the puck out.
7. Repeat with 2 blue F regrouping with the original red D.
8. Regroup with two new blue D and attack 2-2 vs. the red D.*This flow can be done 1-1 to a 3-2.

*This flow can be done 1-1 to a 3-2.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150816230459343

https://youtu.be/ENXWXXVTiqQ

D400 - 2-2 x 2 - Joker at Point - U17

Posted on: August 28 2015 @ 03:00 PM
By: TomM

Content:

D400 - 2-2 x 2 - Joker at Point - U17

Key Points:

Players must quickly transition from offense to defense to loose puck. Don’t check the Joker who must shoot or pass quickly to the offensive team. Defend from the net side and see the puck and see your man. Attackers protect the puck and get sticks free and gain the offensive side in support.

Description:

1. One Joker on the offensive team and a 2 on 2 in each half of the zone.
2. Coach fire in a new puck on a goal, frozen puck or puck out of play.
3. Games can be used to instruct good decisions and technique.
4. Attackers protect the puck and go hard to the net.
5. Defender pass the puck to the coach.
6. Repeat on the other side while new players rotate in.

*This game works on all 4 Game Playing Roles and 3 Game Situations.

*When the puck is at the point offensive and defensive support are the focus.

*Game progression is use one puck and defenders pass to the opposite point to start that side.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150820120802373

https://youtu.be/MCbzeRy8jpw

E100 Change on the Go Shootout - Swiss U20

Posted on: August 29 2015 @ 02:20 PM
By: TomM

Content:

E100 Change on the Go Shootout - Swiss U20

Key Points:

Make a hard fake to make the goalie lean one way. Shoot where the goalie is coming from and not where he is going. If he goes down then go up, if he stays up then shoot low, if he comes out then deke, if he stays deep in the net shoot.

Description:

1. Pucks in the middle circle and players leave from middle gate on the bench.
2. Contest is to see which team scores with all the pucks first.
3. If shooter scores, the next player can’t leave until he touches the bench with his stick.
4. No goal then the rebound is passed to the next player on the bench.

*Losing team has to do push ups or skate for each puck they didn’t score with.

*Coach can add fun by giving an extra point for the team that scores the most creative goal.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150527150751166

https://youtu.be/4fAp__C0Kyg

T1-2 - B5 - Rim-Low 2-0 BO-Tap Back to C – Pro

Posted on: August 30 2015 @ 02:20 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T1-2 - B5 - Rim-Low 2-0 BO-Tap Back to C – Pro

Key Points:

F1 protect the puck vs. a pinching D. F2 swing below the puck from the middle lane and time it so he is still there when F1 can pass.

Description:

1. Two lines of forwards at the blue line and a coach in each corner.
2. Coach rim the puck F1 get to the wall F2 swing below him in the middle.
3. F1 touch pass the puck back to F2.
4. F1-2 do a tight turn over the blue line and attack 2-0.
5. Repeat on the other side with F3-F4.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2015072023073987

https://youtu.be/oF1CSTWG4P4

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.819022229007576/10159849104080931

T4 - Teaching Team Defense

Posted on: August 31 2015 @ 02:37 AM
By: TomM

Content:

T4 - Teaching Team Defense

Wally Kozak sent me two PDF's that he prepared on teaching defensive hockey. Wally was my mentor last year and I really enjoyed working with him. He coached the national men's team with Dave King in the 90's and has been involved with HC every since. Wally, like myself, is a long time PE teacher who coaches hockey and looks at the game through different eyes than most coaches.

There are a lot of practical ideas in the articles.

Wally regularly posts You Tube video that analyzes the game.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/article.php?story=20080727161642826

T1 - A500 - D Breakout Options – Pro

Posted on: August 31 2015 @ 03:09 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T1 - A500 - D Breakout Options – Pro

Key Points:

D get in the habit of looking over one shoulder to read where the pressure is coming from and fake into then skate away from pressure.

Description:

1. Coach dumps the puck in from the blueline and one 2 D start at the top of the circle.
2. D skate up to the blueline and then backward pivot to the inside and get the dump in.
3. Two D alternate at each side going back for the puck and pass to the coach.
4. Turn to forward and shoulder check one way to read the pressure.
5. First dump ‘Counter’ by driving to the far post at the back of the net then out original way.
6. Second puck fake to the inside and tight turn outside.
7. Skate between the dots before passing to the coach.
8. Progress to two D leave at once.
9. Start with ‘Over’ D to D behind net then hinge back to D in middle x 2.
10. Next practice the ‘Reverse’ x 2.
11. Players switch to the original side when the skate up to the blue line.
12. Pass puck hard off the boards so it comes back to partner inside the dots.

* A progression for this sequence is to have a player forecheck and D read the best option.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150831100620996

https://youtu.be/qeYFGFCrDoE

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.819033262339806/10159849133950931

T1 - D Pivot - Quick Up x 2 – Pro

Posted on: September 01 2015 @ 05:25 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T1 - D Pivot - Quick Up x 2 – Pro

Key Points:

Shoulder check the inside and then tight turn to the outside. Pick up the puck in the triple threat position and pass up the boards.

Description:

1. Player in middle at top of the circles and a coach on each side at the blue line.
2. Skate up to the blue line then backward as the coach places a puck below the dot.
3. Tight turn to the outside and pass up to the coach.
4. Skate to the blue line, poke the coaches stick.
5. Skate backward, turn, shoulder check and pick up the puck and pass to the coach.
6. Skate hard out of the zone.
7. The other players repeat the same sequence.

* Always come out of the tight turn with the head up, protect the puck and be ready to pass quickly.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150516134126513

https://youtu.be/I8cpSji_7N4

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.819639025612563/359979078858186

T1 - A500 - D Tight Turn and Up – Pro

Posted on: September 01 2015 @ 05:31 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T1 - A500 - D Tight Turn and Up – Pro

Key Points:

Crossing the hands on a forehand tight turn is poor technique. Hold the top hand back and bottom hand low on the shaft and come out of the turn in the triple threat position.

Description:

1. Coach passes to the player from the top of the circles.
2. First pass the player does at tight backhand turn and pass to the coach.
3. Second pass turn backhand then skate in and shoot.
4. Rep two turn to the forehand.

* Always follow the shot for a rebound.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150720225413805

https://youtu.be/U3KoTbgxQoo

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.819650065611459/1474829166201203

D200 - 1-1 to 3-3 With Give and Go - U17

Posted on: September 04 2015 @ 03:35 PM
By: TomM

Content:

D200 - 1-1 to 3-3 With Give and Go - U17

Key Points:

The player who wins the loose puck battle gains a huge advantage and can add players. Maximum or 3-4 players on each team. Add players to the outnumbered team after a scoring chance. Leave room behind the net for walk outs etc..

Description:

1. Players line up on the blue line, one team on each side and leave from the middle.
2. Start with the coach shooting the puck in for a 1-1 loose puck battle.
3. Puck carrier can score or add a player with a give and go pass.
4. A 3-1 is the largest advantage.
5. The defender can also give and go if he gets the puck.
6. After a scoring chance the coach adds players to make even situations 2-2 or 3-3.
7. Keep score.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150820115102780

https://youtu.be/WMsPAFKOxkg

D200 - 1-1 to 3-3 With Give and Go - U17

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.820286158881183/516983406015225

D1 Game Using Different Balls, Rings, Pucks - Youth

Posted on: September 05 2015 @ 02:11 PM
By: TomM

Content:

D1 Game Using Different Balls, Rings, Pucks - Youth

Key Points:

This is a nervous system overload situation where the player must adapt to the weight, bounce, feel, size of different objects and because there are multiple pucks, balls and rings he/she must also develop split vision.

Description:

1. Play a game with everyone on the ice at the same time.
2. Have multiple pucks or a combination of pucks, balls and rings.
3. If there is a soccer ball then only the feet can be used.
4. With a ring the player turns the stick upside down.
5. Only one player at a time can shoot, so the goalie must see and react to the shooter.
6. Leave the puck, ball, ring in the net after a goal and count the objects when all are in the net.
7. Use multiple nets if it is a large group with more than two goalies.

*The big guy in white and red is Dany Heatley when he was playing for Wisconsin. He came to my camps and trained with summer teams I coached from age 5.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090802104427602

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080719153347134

D1 - Multiple Pucks and Balls – Youth
https://youtu.be/20S3PDuFoao

A202 - 3-0 Chaos Overspeed x 2 - U17

Posted on: September 06 2015 @ 01:42 PM
By: TomM

Content:

A202 - 3-0 Chaos Overspeed x 2 - U17

Key Points:

Go as fast as you can and make fakes, tight turns and protect the puck vs. coaches.

Description:
1. Start from the top of the circles in 3 lines.
2. Skate at full speed in the neutral zone.
3. Avoid other players and poke checks by coaches.
4. Make dekes, tight turns, fakes.
5. Pass to the front of the next line.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150816212105254

A202 - 3-0 Chaos Overspeed x 2 - U17
https://youtu.be/C7_3jViAf3w

C6 - 2-1 With BC - Low 2-2 - U17

Posted on: September 07 2015 @ 02:48 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C6 - 2-1 With BC - Low 2-2 - U17

Key Points:

Attack with speed to maintain the 2-1 and defenders must identify who they will cover.

Description:

1. Start at one end from the circle.
2. Attackers 1 and 2 leave from above the hash marks.
3. Defender 1 is inside the top of the circle with his stick upside down start forward and turn to back skating.
4. Defender 2 start from below the circle and back check.
5. Attacker 1 and 2 race down the ice to score.
6. Play out the 2-2 until the whistle and coach shoot in a new puck if needed.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150820115101861

C6 - 2-1 With BC - Low 2-2 - U17
https://youtu.be/U0BgS2b2SgE

* This video shows the Finnish coach Jalonen running this drill as a shootout contest.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20121119180045227

Why Use 'Games to Teach the Game'??

Posted on: September 07 2015 @ 08:20 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Why Use 'Games to Teach the Game'??

This is a video showing the analytic s that compare cross-ice and half-ice to full ice hockey for U8 players. It gives data on the number of touches etc.

http://www.usahockey.com/news_article/show/472676?referrer_id=1093254

They have been using cross-ice in Europe forever and Juhani and my book extol the benefits of SAG as well as full ice games with modified rules. When 82% of your clients are quitting by age 14 maybe it is time to try plan B. Make practice more enjoyable, more effective and somewhere players want to be at.

Coaches keep designing better and better drills that are slowly becoming more game-like but I ask. What is more game-like than a Game?????.

I can't speak French after 3 years of drill and practice with no conversational time. Education went to 'whole learning' in the early 70's. When will NA sport do the same thing?

D – Games to Teach the Game
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7239&topic=7274#7274

DT - Transition Games
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7239&topic=7282#7282

B6 High Cycle - Screen - Slot Shot - Pro

Posted on: September 08 2015 @ 02:50 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B6 High Cycle - Screen - Slot Shot - Pro

Key Points:

Hit the net and make plays while skating. Face the puck and screen and square up for the one timer.

Desciption:

1. Forwards in the corner and D at the point.
2. F1 pass to D1 and cycle high.
3. D1 skate into the middle and pass to D2 who slides wide.
4. D2 pass to F1 skating in the high slot.
5. F1 either one time shot or skate down the middle and shoot.
6. F1 screen and F2 pass to D1 to D2 who shoots.
7. F1 kick back and one time a pass from the coach in the corner.
8. Repeat with F2.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2015051911280580

B6 High Cycle - Screen - Slot Shot – Pro
https://youtu.be/Is0z3w5XBvc

The same drill and the F skates down the middle to deflect a shot pass.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20150516134123176

https://youtu.be/k7iEJ6K7COk

T2 - Walk-in - Shot Pass-High Cycle x 2 - Czech U20

Posted on: September 09 2015 @ 02:51 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 - Walk-in - Shot Pass-High Cycle x 2 - Czech U20

Key Points:

Pass and shoot while skating, keep the stick on the ice as a target. On point shots one player screen, one player shot pass target and one player a one time or tip option.

Description:

1. F1 walk out from the corner and shoot on net.
2. F1 skate to the other corner then cycle high and pass to D1.
3. D1 pass across to D2 while F1 skates down the middle to the net.
4. D2 make a shot pass at F1’s stick and he tips the puck on net then rebounds.
5. F1 cycle to the mid slot and get a pass from F2 in the corner and shoot.
6. D1 get a pass from F2 and shoot.
7. F1 screen, F2 get in position for a one timer or tip and F3 go to the net for a shot pass.

* This drill can be done at both ends.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2015081822412644

https://youtu.be/wPhw8U04uXI

B6 - One Touch High Cycle 2-0 - Czech U20

Posted on: September 10 2015 @ 02:16 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B6 - One Touch High Cycle 2-0 - Czech U20

Key Points:

Exchange the puck with one touch passes, give a target, hit the net, follow the shot for a rebound.

Description:

A. Players are in each corner and on both sides at the blue line
B. Player 1 leave from the blue line and get a pass from 2.
C. 1 pass to 3 in the corner then get open on the wing.
D. 3 skate and pass to 1.
E. 1 one touch back to 3.
F. 3 pass across to 4 at the blue line.
G. 1 cycle high and down the middle lane for a pass.
H. 4 pass to 1 who shoots and 3 looks for a rebound.
I. 4 leaves for a pass from 5 to repeat on the other side.
J. 1 rotate to corner and 3 point.

* Options: 1 head to the net hard and redirect a shot pass from 4 or 1 take a low shot to the far pad for a pass off the pads to 3, who goes hard to the far post with his stick on the ice.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150816215524597

B6 - One Touch High Cycle 2-0 - Czech U20
https://youtu.be/gknIZr-Sq9I

T2 - B5 - 5-5 BO -5-0 Shot-High Cycle F-D1-F-D2 Back Door – Pro

Posted on: September 11 2015 @ 03:49 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 - B5 - 5-5 BO -5-0 Shot-High Cycle F-D1-F-D2 Back Door – Pro

Key Points:

Skate while passing and make firm passes. Shoot while skating and follow the shot. Stop at the net after the original attack.

Description:

1. Start with a 5-0 attack.
2. F1-F2 cycle once then F2 pass up to the point and follow the pass.
3. Pass D1 to D2.
4. D2 pass back door to F2 who shoots.
5. Repeat in the other corner F1 cycle to F3 to D2 to D1 and backdoor to F3.
6. Five new players come out from the box and wait in the neutral zone.
7. Original five attack 5-5 vs. new group.
8. New group of five breakout 5-0 and repeat the sequence.
9. Cycle D to D back door to F from one corner and then the other.
10. Dump-in 5-5 forecheck - 5-0 repeat.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150911103832442

https://youtu.be/DfFE3Qrwyys

T1 - Cycle-Pass-Shoot - U20

Posted on: September 12 2015 @ 02:02 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T1 - Cycle-Pass-Shoot - U20

Key Points:

Pass and shoot while skating. Shooter face the puck for a pass and square up for a one timer. Shoot without handling the puck, receive in the sweet spot and shoot.

Description:

1. Players leave from the mid high slot.
2. Coach dump the puck into the corner.
3. Player A get the puck and skate up the boards and bounce pass back to B.
4. A skate around the top of the circle and give a target for a pass.
5. B pass to A who shoots and follows for a rebound.
6. Repeat in the other corner with B cycling to C and B shoot.

* Option is to cycle toward the back of the net and A kick out for a pass. Pass can be made off the bottom bar of the net into the slot.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150818214245188

https://youtu.be/WKB709duvV8

B5 - D Alternating Point Shots - Russian U20

Posted on: September 14 2015 @ 02:22 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B5 - D Alternating Point Shots - Russian U20

Key Points:

Pass and shoot while skating. Give a target and hit the net with the shot. Use lots of fakes and carry the puck in the triple threat position.

Description:

1. D1 pick up and puck and skate inside the dot and pass to D2 who shoots while skating backwards.
2. D2 get a new puck, skate, pass to D1 who shoots while skating backwards.
3. D1 get a new puck skate a pass to D2 who is skating backwards.
4. D2 pass back to D1 who shoots from the mid-point.
5. Repeat - D2 to D1 to D2 who shoots.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150914091850785

https://youtu.be/-VekY1yZYh0

B2 - D Walk Line-Switch D to D One Timer - Russian U20

Posted on: September 14 2015 @ 02:24 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B2 - D Walk Line-Switch D to D One Timer - Russian U20

Key Points:

Skate along the line and use head and stick fakes to freeze the blocker. Feed passes to the forehand shooter.

Description:

1. Coach pass to D1 who skates along the blue line in the triple threat position making shot and pass fakes.
2. D2 skate behind D1 and switch sides.
3. D1 pass to D2 who is square to the puck to either pass or shoot.
4. If D2 is on his forehand he shoots. (Switch sides)
5. If D2 is on his backhand pass back to D1 who takes a onetime shot on his forehand.
6. Repeat with D2getting a pass from the coach.
7. Rotate in new shooters.

* Shooter have the stick back early and adjust so the shot is from the sweet spot.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150914091849747

https://youtu.be/YR4GF9NK-Ks

B2 - D to D Options x 4 - Point Shots - U17

Posted on: September 16 2015 @ 02:15 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B2 - D to D Options x 4 - Point Shots - U17

Key Points:

Give a target, make firm passes and keep the stick blade square when receiving passes. Goalie direct the rebound to the corners.

Description:

A. Player 1 and 2 at the top of the circles.
B. Player 3 and 4 on each point.
C. Player 3 pass down to 1 across to 2 up to 4 who shoots.
D. 1 get a puck from the corner and pass behind the net to 2 up to 4 who shoots.
E. Player 4 pass down to 2, across to 1, up to 3 who shoots.
F. Player 2 get a new puck, pass behind to 1, up to 3 who shoots.
G. Rotate with 3-4 moving into the zone and 5-6 on the points.

* Players should practice passing and shooting from both sides and add D to D one timer point shots.

* Practice all of the breakout options: over, counter, reverse, wheel, quick up.

* Practice hinging outside and back and back to the outside.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150916092308212

https://youtu.be/tiW2TVE24Og

T2-4 - D400 - 5-4 - Russian U20

Posted on: September 17 2015 @ 02:54 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2-4 - D400 - 5-4 - Russian U20

Key Points:

Offense keep moving and spreading the defense. Defenders skate straight lines, active sticks, closest player pressure the puck and play from the defensive side.

Description:

- Rotate from the overload into a diamond.
- Keep the puck moving to create seams in the defense.
- Spread the defense by moving the puck high-low-across.
- Weak side F has the mid-slot attacker.
- Defenders jump and pressure right away with the sticks in the passing lane.
- Play with a shot mentality always looking for shooting lanes.
- D switch sides when net front D pressures low then up the boards.
- Defenders skate straight lines, stop and start, don't finish checks, D side with stick on the puck.
- Closest defender get into the shooting lane.
- Defender take away the back door play and take the stick.
- Box out on both offense and defense.
- Closest defender pressure.
- Attackers use the mid-slot player as a pass option and pass from low to across the mid-line for one timers.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150819081217801

https://youtu.be/WASWO1FYIgw

T2 - Diamond and Spread PP Below Goal Line - Russian U20

Posted on: September 17 2015 @ 04:03 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 - Diamond and Spread PP Below Goal Line - Russian U20

Key Points:

Start with the overload and rotate into the low spread and diamond.

Description:

1. Set up 5-4 at one end.
2. Start with an overload at the hash mark.
3. Pass to the low player who sets up the diamond from behind the net.
4. Set up one timer shots and back door plays from behind the net.
5. Practice the 2-1-2 spread with one player on each side below the goal line.
6. Keep the puck moving from low to high and use the player in the middle to pass or shoot.
7. Rotate between one and two players below the goal line.

There are only glimpses of the Russians setting up below the goal line in this clip but in an ex-game vs. Canada U20 they used the low Diamond and Spread and got a goal on a one timer shot from the dot with a pass from below the line. The benefit of setting up below the goal line is that it is very hard for the defenders to see both the puck and the player they are covering who can slide into seams for a shot.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150818224123859

https://youtu.be/Pc5ekJjijSo

Toronto Scoring using Low Spread 2-1-2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqnpJXl9Xxg

B2 - Skate and Shoot vs Backchecker Russian U20

Posted on: September 19 2015 @ 02:26 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B2 - Skate and Shoot vs Backchecker Russian U20

Key Points:

Protect the puck and make a hard fake and shoot or else shoot quickly while skating. Follow the shot for a rebound.

Description:

1. Players start from one side at the blue line.
2. The player in front starts with a puck and is chased by the second player.
3. The checker give some resistance tapping either side while chasing.
4. Move the starting point to the middle.
5. Move to the other side.
6. Attacker make moves or take a quick shot.

* Options: fight for any rebound in the slot.

* Another option is to compete hard from the blue line.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150816212107747

https://youtu.be/j7DNzRrS1nM

C6 – D Agility Skate 1-1 - Pro

Posted on: September 20 2015 @ 05:12 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C6 – D Agility Skate 1-1 - Pro

Key Points:

Defensive work on agility and quick feet and forward good fakes and get a shot and follow it.

Description:

1. Players start from diagonal corners.
2. D1 at each skate out around the circle, back toward the boards and up the middle.
3. F1 at each end leave when D1 starts up ice.
4. F1's continue to attack the goal at the far end.
5. D1's defend vs. F1 from the other end.
6. D’s skate around inside-outside-up inside to blue line and 1-1.
7. Box out attacker after he shoots then look for the puck.

* Stick on puck and defensive side.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150920120948507

https://youtu.be/Rg_d8jqg1yQ

T2 - 3 Shots - 4 Regroups – Pro

Posted on: September 21 2015 @ 02:52 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 - 3 Shots - 4 Regroups – Pro

Key Points:

Extra players are on the bench and 3F-2D on the ice. Do this sequence from both sides. Defense hinge on D to D and stagger one higher wide and one in the middle. Everyone face the puck, give a target with the stick on the ice.

Description:

1. Start with 3 F taking one shot each from the top of the circles 2 D’s at the point.
2. Coach spot a puck at the far blue line and everyone skate out for a regroup.
3. Regroup One: D to D to wing anchoring on the boards.
4. Regroup Two: D-D-C.
5. Regroup Three: W-C Switch D-D-C on the far W.
6. Regroup Four: W-C Switch D-D-W cutting through the middle.
7. Group A go to the bench and repeat with group B.

* Always have a F anchor on the strong (puck) side boards.

* F on far W don't skate inside the dots until you see the middle F skating into your lane.

* Attack with a middle drive.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150921094958265

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20140706173524927

5-0 with 3 Regroups

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150523115630871

https://youtu.be/0oXB22ge1Uk

DT400 - 2-2 High and Low Jokers - U17

Posted on: September 25 2015 @ 02:10 PM
By: TomM

Content:

DT400 - 2-2 High and Low Jokers - U17

Key Points:

Players transition from the Three Game Situations 0-Loose Puck, 1-Offense, 2-Defense, and Four Game Playing Roles. On offense as a 1-puck carrier, 2-support puck carrier. On defense, 3-check the puck carrier, 4-cover away from the puck. Jokers can be coaches or players. Extra players wait outside the zone.

Description:

1. Play 1-1 to 3-3 with a joker at the point and another joker below the dots.
2. Transition to offense by passing to the joker who return passes to that team.
3. Players rotate on the whistle.
4. Play various situations by sending in from 1 to 3 new players.
5. Modify rules to work on skills. i.e. Goals only on one touch shots, point man must shoot, goals from give and go plays.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150925090532945

https://youtu.be/Y9RiOqKFmEk

T2 - NZ RG-5-0-High Cycle Options x 2 – Pro

Posted on: September 26 2015 @ 04:19 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 - NZ RG-5-0-High Cycle Options x 2 – Pro

Key Points:

Attack with speed and forward continue to cycle high and then down the lane for a cross-ice pass from the D or to get a rebound on a pass off the pads.

Description:

1. Start with attacking team regroup from the neutral zone.
2. Attack with a 3-0 middle drive.
3. F1 get a puck in the corner and cycle high then pass to D1.
4. D1 skate to mid-point and pass to D2.
5. D2 has the option to pass across to F1 who cycled high or shoot.
6. Repeat from the other corner. F2 high cycle,pass to D2 to D1 who can shoot or pass.
7. Coach pass to D3 in the neutral zone, F1-F2-F3 Forechek then D3-D4-F4-F5-F6 repeat.
8. Original 5 attacker go to the bench and a new 5 wait their turn in the Nzone.
9. When F1 cycles F2-F3 screen in two layers, hash and top of the crease.
10. F in the high screen layer does the second cycle.
11. The three F’s now forecheck until the coaches whistle and then the new five attack.
12. Rotate high cycle to net front to high slot.

• Option is have all three F’s do a high cycle and the next rep start in the other corner.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150926110728392

https://youtu.be/9KI1TxFVhWs

B5 - D to D Hinges - U17

Posted on: September 27 2015 @ 03:36 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B5 - D to D Hinges - U17

Key Points:

Shoulder check, skate and pass, D must stagger and not be parallel. Give a target and use head and shoulder fakes to freeze forecheckers.

Description:

1. Coach give a wide pass to D1 then D2.
2. D1 skate to the middle and pass to D2 who hinges up to the outside lane.
3. D2 pass back to D1 in the middle lane.
4. D1 pass to the coach.
5. Repeat with D2.
6. D3-D4 do the same sequence.

* Option: Use the same sequence to practice low breakout options.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=201509271032233

https://youtu.be/JNPLIbZNWh0

T2 - Touch Back to C on Pinch 3-1 – Pro

Posted on: September 29 2015 @ 08:11 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 - Touch Back to C on Pinch 3-1 – Pro

Key Points:

Box out the pinching D with your body and skate into the rim.

Description:

1. Players line up against the boards on one side in the neutral zone.
2. Three forwards and two defensemen leave the line-up.
3. D1 rim the puck and D2 pinch down on F1 the weak side wing.
4. F2 swing below F1 from the middle lane.
5. F1 touch the puck back to F2.
6. F1-F2-F3 attack 3-1 vs. D1.
7. F4-F5-F6 and D3-D4 repeat when the puck enters the far end.

*F1 has the option to carry the puck into the middle while F2 swings up the boards.

*Continue alternating ends.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150523123509756

https://youtu.be/vPPIycxRvTQ

B2-B6 - F1-D1-F2 - Point Shot – Pro

Posted on: October 01 2015 @ 05:02 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B2-B6 - F1-D1-F2 - Point Shot – Pro

Key Points:

Do everything with speed and good habits. Give a target, firm passes, keep the stick square to the pass, carry the puck in the triple threat position, follow the shot for a rebound with the stick on the ice. Shoot low from the point.

Description:

1. Forwards start in diagonal corners and defense at the point.
2. F1 continue skating down the wing.
3. D1's carry the puck around the circle and pass to the F1 skating down the other wing
4. Both F1's take a shot, look for the rebound then screen the goalie.
5. D1’s get a pass from the coach at the point the drag and shoot.
6. Repeat with F2's and D2's.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20151001115750638

B2-B6 - F1-D1-F2 - Point Shot – Pro
https://youtu.be/UGfRzD6nyvk

T1 - One Timers and Crease Shots - U18

Posted on: October 02 2015 @ 03:33 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T1 - One Timers and Crease Shots - U18

Key Points:

Stick back early. Follow through with outside knee at the target. Crease shots quick off the toe on forehand and either chip or two touch puck.

Description:

1. One timers on one net.
2. Move around crease and put backhand and forehand shots under the bar.
3. Shoot pass-outs with quick snap shot.

C2-C6 - 2-1-Point Shot – Pro

Posted on: October 03 2015 @ 03:00 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C2-C6 - 2-1-Point Shot – Pro

Key Points:

Defender cut the ice in half and don’t allow the puck to cross the mid-line. If the defender slides he must be outside the posts and his skates sideway so the puck can’t get under the toes. D fake going to the puck carrier early then drop back into the middle. If they screen in a high and low stagger then D1 focus on not allowing the higher F to tip the shot. Many attackers will panic and either shoot from far out or pass right to you.
Attack with speed and make the first pass near the blue line and read the D. Crash the net for a rebound. Layer on point shot, one screen and one tip from the hash marks.

Description:

1. Line-up D along boards in middle and F in corners.
2. F1-F2 attack 2-1 vs. D1.
3. After the rush D2 follow and take a shot from the point.
4. F1-F2 screen and tip vs. D1.
5. F3-F4 attack vs. D2 after the point shot.
6. D3 follow and shoot then defend vs. F5-F6.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20151003101936679

https://youtu.be/D0YtsScA-HQ

B Warm-up Circuit F Pass D Shoot Goalie Technique - Czech U20

Posted on: October 04 2015 @ 04:18 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B Warm-up Circuit F Pass D Shoot Goalie Technique - Czech U20

Key Points:

Face the puck, hands away from the body, stick blade square to the puck, wind-up early for the one timer, give a target, learn to shoot pucks that are not in the wheel house and hit the net.

Description:

1. Forwards one touch pass in the neutral zone.
2. Each 3 man line take 10” skating in the middle and the other lines pass from the blue lines.
3. One touch pass to any of the players and always face the puck.
4. Goalies work on technique with the goalie coach at one end.
5. Defensemen work on one timer and quick shots at the other end.
6. Defensemen take 4 one timer or quick shots at a time.
7. D1 skate toward D2, exchange passes and shoot while skating backward.
8. Alternate sides after 4 shots with D3 shooting and D4 passing.

*Take quick snap shots when on the wrong side for a one timer.

*Alternate sides on point shots if there is a goalie and shoot from both sides if there isn't a goalie.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20151004110338738

https://youtu.be/tnbmAz0GTNA

B4-B6 - RG - 3-0 - 2F-1D - U17

Posted on: October 05 2015 @ 02:28 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B4-B6 - RG - 3-0 - 2F-1D - U17

Key Points:

Attack with speed with a middle drive. Only make one pass in the offensive zone. All three crash the net for rebounds. Practice one timers, one touch shots and a pass off the pads. Make good firm flat passes.

Description:

1. D start in the middle and F in diagonal corners.
2. F1 leave and exchange passes with D1 skating backward from the blue line.
3. F2 leaves down the wing from the far end.
4. D1 pass to F2 breaking down the boards.
5. F1 skate around the circle and create a 2-1 vs. coach with F2.
6. D1 skate below the circle and join the attack on the wide wing.
7. Pursue the first rebound and try to score.
8. Repeat the other way with F3-D2-F4.

Options:
* D1 could play a 3-1 vs. F5-F6-D3.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20151005091639448

https://youtu.be/HmE06dgWj7Q

T2 - NZ RG-4-0 D Join-3-2 – Pro

Posted on: October 05 2015 @ 09:43 PM
By: SMAC

Content:

T2 - NZ RG-4-0 D Join-3-2 – Pro

Key Points:

Middle D join the rush. Attack with speed and crash the net for rebounds.

Description:

1. Start with F1-F2 on the wings, F3 wait behind the net, D1-D2 at the far blue line.
2. F1 regroup with D1.
3. D1 hinge with D2.
4. D2 pass up to F1 or F2.
5. D1 join the 3-0 rush with F1-F2 and D2 support at the point and D1 shoot.
6. F3 wheel around the net with a new puck.
7. F1-F2-F3 attack 3-2 vs. D1-D2.
8. Play out the 3-2 until the whistle then hustle out of the zone.
9. F4-F5-F6-D3-D4 repeat.

* Option: Alternate ends each rep.

* Option 2: Give a time i.e. 8" to score on the 3-2.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=11&s=20151007094554155

https://youtu.be/kAHX8W2jZg0

B3 - Passing Skills Routine - U17

Posted on: October 06 2015 @ 01:41 PM
By: dwight

Content:

B3 - Passing Skills Routine - U17

Key Points:

Practice wrist passes with no noise or slapping. Keep the stick blade square to the puck when you receive a pass. It is important to keep the hands away from the body and have loose shoulders so you can pass in all directions. The movement is simply and extension of puck handling.

Description:

1. Partner passing about 10 m. apart.
2. Keep the hands away from the body, stick blade square to the puck.
3. Sequence for any projection is: wind-up, force production, crucial instant, follow through.
4. Catch and pass to your partner.
5. Wrist pass with no slapping noise.
6. On whistle move apart again and saucer pass. Saucer with hands away from the body and puck roll on the blade from heel to toe.
7. Keep-away on the whistle. Puck carrier protect the puck and defender keep his stick on the puck.
8. Repeat the sequence starting with wrist passes. Pass and catch quickly with no noise.
9. Catch on the backhand slide sideways and pass on the forehand.
10. Make a hard fake to one player and then pass to another player. Practice faking in both directions.
11. Options: add skating toward each other and back, tight turns, etc. Make sure both the top and bottom hand follow through at the target.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20151009095328809

https://youtu.be/WlmcxGYPZsE

T - Game Transitions

Posted on: October 07 2015 @ 02:18 AM
By: TomM

Content:

T - Game Transitions

Key Points:

Two even teams will be on offense about 35% of the time and on defense 35% of the time and ready to attack or defend in loose puck situations which are about 30% of a game. The team that wins the most loose puck battles spends more time on offense and usually wins the game and players need to be prepared to go on either offense or defense in loose puck situations.
Players need good offensive habits like facing the puck, stick on the ice, give a target, protect the puck, face the play, carry the puck in the triple threat position, get open. On defense always play from the defensive side, stick on the puck, stick in the lanes, mark your man, head on a swivel, tight gaps, good angles, stay in the shooting lane, etc..

Description:

Three Game Situations:

0 - Loose Puck (about 30%of the time.
1 - Team on offense (about 35% of the time)
2 - Team on defense (about 35% of the time)

Four Game Playing Roles

Offense
Role 1 - the player with the puck.
Role 2 - the players supporting the puck carrier.

Defense:
Role 3 - Closest defender checking the puck carrier using pressure or contain skills.
Role 4 - Other defenders playing man to man or zone.

This video was prepared by Kai Katajalehto a Finnish coach in the Vaasa organization.

The video clips show USA and Canada both playing Russia at the IIHF World Championships. Kai has edited the video so in the top corner a circle appears in each of the 3 situations. Green Can. USA on offense, Red on defense, Yellow a loose puck situation.

It is amazing to watch how the game constantly bounces from one situation to another. (I have added English sub titles.)

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20151006171608668

This is a video Kai did a few years ago with Detroit and Pittsburg that uses the same symbols.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140409155804705

T – Game Transitions Examples from World Championships
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh0SYNZiGwU&t=6s

Two new postings

Posted on: October 09 2015 @ 03:05 PM
By: TomM

Content:

There are two new drill postings above. I put them there to replace the discussion about the videos playing after the site was redone.

T2 - NZ RG-4-0 D Join-3-2 – Pro
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7239&topic=7448#7448

B3 - Passing Skills Routine - U17
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7239&topic=7449#7449

T2-B4 - 4-0 BO - Attack-Cycle-Point Shot x 2 - Czech U20

Posted on: October 11 2015 @ 02:53 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2-B4 - 4-0 BO - Attack-Cycle-Point Shot x 2 - Czech U20

Key Points:

Forwards skate to the big ice with the puck and pass to the outside for a wide entry into the zone. One forward screen and the other cycle high. Defense work on one timers and quick shots or high cycle options like back door plays.

Description:

1. All of the players start from the middle circle.
2. Start with a coach at each end spot a puck on the goal line and D1-D2-F1-F2 leave from each end.
3. D1 shoulder check and pass over to D2 up to F1 or F2, attack 4-0.
4. F1-F2 attack and carry the puck to the ‘Big Ice’ between the dots and pass to the outside lane.
5. Shoot-rebound.
6. F1 get a puck in the corner and cycle high and pass to D1 to D2 who shoots - F1-F2 screen.
7. F2 get a puck from the other corner, high cycle, pass to D2 to D1 who shoots, screen.

* All of the high cycle options can be practiced with this drill.

* D joining the rush can also be practiced in this drill.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20151011094759598

https://youtu.be/Cm21vfoCABU

T2 - BO - D to D-Pass to Low C - Czech U20

Posted on: October 13 2015 @ 02:26 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 - BO - D to D-Pass to Low C - Czech U20

Key Points:

Centre skate flat and mirror the puck from a few stick lengths behind, give a target and swing low just above the top of the crease. This breakout is designed to drive the forecheck back to prevent a pinch.

Description:

1. Five man units of 3 F and 2 D leave from the neutral zone and the coach dump in the puck.
2. D1 go back for the puck and pass behind to D2.
3. Centre mirror the D to D just above the crease.
4. D2 pass to the C who skates up ice and passes to the strong side wing.
5. Wing pass to the coach.
6. Coach shoot the puck on the other side and D2 pass behind to D1.
7. Repeat D1-C-W-Coach.
8. Next 5 man unit repeat. With 4 units this can happen at both ends.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150818221322565

https://youtu.be/9tXg62gk8yc

T2-4 - D400 - 5-5 Attack-Defend - Czech U20

Posted on: October 14 2015 @ 03:22 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2-4 - D400 - 5-5 Attack-Defend - Czech U20

Key Points:

Everyone has zone and man on man responsibility. First defender tight coverage, second within a stick length, third half way, fourth and fifth on the defensive side with the stick in the passing lane and a man-you-puck triangle with the head on a swivel.

Description:

1. 5-5 in one zone and start at the half wall with the puck.
2. Offense overload with 3 players, 2 low and one in the high slot and 2 at the point.
3. First defender tight coverage, second within a stick length, third half way.
4. 4th and 5th defend from the defensive side-stick in the passing lane and man-you-puck triangle with head on a swivel.
5. Attacking defenseman always look for back door opportunities.
6. If the low forward is closer he covers the attacker on the half wall.
7. Defend from the defensive side with stick on the puck and sticks in the passing lanes.
8. Attack with a triangle and F3 ready to shoot, rotate or cover for a pinching D.

* Option is to have the defenders sticks upside down to emphasis play from the defensive side.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150819081218359

https://youtu.be/poCLSh0f0as

B4-B600 BO Routine x 3 x 2 U17

Posted on: October 16 2015 @ 05:21 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B4-B600 BO Routine x 3 x 2 U17

Key Points:

Do at top speed with fast feet and firm passes from the triple threat position. Forward must time his break and give a target.

Description:

1. D in the middle, F at the 4 blue lines and coach with pucks at the top of the circle.
2. D1 from each end of the line skate backward and pick up a puck on one side.
3. F1 from diagonal blue lines skate to the middle and back for a stretch pass.
4. F1 attack and shoot while F1 get a puck placed by the coach on the other side.
5. F2’s at each end time their skate for a stretch pass and attack.
6. D2’s repeat with F3-F4 etc.
7. Step 2 if for F1’s at the far diagonal blue lines now come back and across the middle for a pass.
8. Repeat having the coach spot a puck to the right then a second puck to the left.
9. Step 3 F1’s now skate back into the zone and get a cross-ice pass from D1.
10. D1 pass to F2 on the other side.
11. Coach spot the puck a little wider in Step 3.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20151016121841984

https://youtu.be/QEyP-NECRU0

E1 - 1-0 - 2-0 Shootout Relay Race x 3 - U18F

Posted on: October 17 2015 @ 03:04 PM
By: TomM

Content:

E1 - 1-0 - 2-0 Shootout Relay Race x 3 - U18F

Key Points:

Make a hard fake to get the goalie to lean and then 'shoot where the goalie ain't', shoot where he is coming from and not where he is going. If the goalie comes out deke and if he is deep shoot.

Description:

1. Players leave from the far blue line.
2. On a goal race to the red line before the next player can leave.
3. No goal get the rebound then skate to the blue line before passing to the front of the line.
4. When 2-0 only one pass is allowed in the attacking zone - other rules are the same.
5. Keep score and play to either a goal total or a time limit.

E1 - 2-0 Shootout Relay Race x 3 - U18F
https://youtu.be/LBVj1iI9u2w

E1 - Relay Race 1-0 x 3 - U18F
https://youtu.be/i-ol256GDbc

C6 - Shot-Point Shot- 1-1 and With BC x 2 - U17

Posted on: October 20 2015 @ 06:07 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C6 - Shot-Point Shot- 1-1 and With BC x 2 - U17

Key Points:

Shoot while skating, follow the shot then screen. D shoot low so the F in front can tip then play a tight gap in the 1-1. D Play more aggressive with a really tight gap when there is a back checker. Play out the rush until it is over.

Description:

Part One: Two shots and a 1-1.

1. Start with F1 at each end walking out from the corner and taking a shot, then screen.
2. F2 pass to D1 who skates along the blue line inside the dots and shoots.
3. F1 break up ice and get a pass from F2.
4. F1 attack 1-1 vs. D1.
5. Play the 1-1 until the whistle.

Part One
C6 - Shot-Point Shot- 1-1 x 2 - U17
https://youtu.be/37vD0MFce48

Part Two: Add a Backchecker.
C6 - Shot-Point Shot- 1-1 add Backchecker x 2 - U17
https://youtu.be/CqeBtgA5WCM

6. D1 shoot, F1 screen and then F2 attack D1 and F1 backcheck and back pressure.

* D1 play a tight gap and stand up to stop F2 if he has a good angle. F1 pick up a loose puck or dump in.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20151020125516673

B202 - Luhowy Puckhandling and Passing Circuit – U18-U17-College W

Posted on: October 22 2015 @ 01:37 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B202 - Luhowy Puckhandling and Passing Circuit – U18-U17-College W

Key Points:

Control the puck and “lock and load” or ‘triple threat position’ when you carry the puck; meaning move it from in front to your side. Keep a strong skating position with the knees bent and head up.

Description:

Line up behind the top of the circle with 2 or 3 players facing 2 or 3 players at the other end.
Have between 2 and 4 groups depending on the number of players. A group of 4 is the smallest.

1. First player in each line skate towards the other line and pass to the far line.
2. Exchange pucks and pass to opposite line.
3. Skate to red line tight left turn and pass to original line.
4. Repeat but make a tight right turn.
5. Carry toward other player and head and shoulder fakes with legs wide then pass.
6. Alternate knee touches and pass to far line.
7. Carry the puck and do a lateral push to face the other player and exchange pucks.
8. Exchange pucks twice then pass to the far end.

*Other passes like backhands, saucer or moves like in the feet, toe drag can be added.

Video Example with U18 Boy’s.
https://youtu.be/ThWhA72Y9eY

Video Example with College Women.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2008072023504376
https://youtu.be/Kcck79Q5-ac

B202 - Passing Sequence - Luhowy - College W
https://youtu.be/Kcck79Q5-ac

U17 Boy's
https://youtu.be/lLJlp747ZN4

T2-C600 Breakout x 2 - 3-2 - U18

Posted on: October 23 2015 @ 03:08 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2-C600 Breakout x 2 - 3-2 - U18

Key Points:

Give a target, everyone move together, pass to the outside and skate with the puck between the dots, attack with speed on the 3-2 with a middle drive.

Description:

1. F1-F2-F3 and two sets of defense, D1-D2, D3-D4 start in the neutral zone.
2. One forward dump the puck in or shoot at the goalie.
3. F1-F2-F3-D1-D2 breakout and the coach call various breakout options.
4. Cross the red line and shoot the puck into the other end or on net.
5. F1-F2-F3-D3-D4 breakout from the opposite end.
6. F1-F2-F3 attack 3-2 vs. D1-D2 and play out the first rebound.
7. F4-F5-F6 repeat and breakout first with D3-D4 then with D5-D6.

*Option: add a regroup and second breakout alternating sides so both D make the first pass.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20151023101250791

https://youtu.be/URIaHMaG6c4

E1 – Shootout Race From Dots – U18 Boy’s

Posted on: October 24 2015 @ 03:36 PM
By: TomM

Content:

E1 – Shootout Race From Dots – U18 Boy’s

Key Points

Players must have one skate on the dot at the start. No hooking or tripping. Skate to get D side and get the puck.

*This is a great contest for quick starts, puck protection, battling, scoring and a good anaerobic conditioning exercise. Keep score with one colour vs. the other.

Description

1. Players are lined up behind the face of dots at each end.
2. A player from each team race for the puck which the coach puts on the middle dot.
3. Protect the puck and try to score vs. backchecking opponent.
4. Place another puck near the dot and repeat the other way.
5. Allow goals on rebounds that come straight out.

* Backchecker can’t hook or hold but must take the stick on a rebound.

* Keep score!!

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20151024103934882

https://youtu.be/pWdBW5Z1TXM

T2 B6 - 5-0 BO-Atttack-Cycle-Point Shot - Czech U20

Posted on: October 28 2015 @ 03:36 AM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 B6 - 5-0 BO-Attack-Cycle-Point Shot - Czech U20

Key Points:

Attack with a middle drive. At net screener, tipper, one timer. Cycle and then F skate around the top of the circle and through the middle. Next group leave right away.

Description:

1. Five player units wait in front of the net at one end.
2. First unit break out from behind the net and attack 5-0.
3. Take a shot, rebound and then F1 pick up a puck in the corner and pass back to F2.
4. F2 skate up the boards and pass to D1 at the point.
5. D1 pass to D2 while F2 skates to the top of the slot and down the middle.
6. D2 shoot while F3 screens and F1 is ready for a shot pass.
7. Next group leaves and first group returns down the sides.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20151027222951894

https://youtu.be/MPl8JTr9ES8

T2 - NZ RG-4-0 D Join - 3-2 – Pro

Posted on: October 30 2015 @ 02:19 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 - NZ RG-4-0 D Join - 3-2 – Pro

Key Points:

Attack with the middle drive and one D join the attack. The D must quickly transition from offense to defense. A good idea is to give a time limit (i.e. 8”) to the 3-2 attack so the players pursue the rebound.

Description:

1. Players are lined up on both sides in the neutral zone.
2. F1-F2regroup with D1-D2 in the neutral zone.
3. Attack 4-0 with D1 joining the middle drive rush from the centre lane and D2 supporting at the point.
4. Pass to D1 who shoots.
5. F3 is in the corner with a new puck and wheels around the net.
6. F1-F2-F3 attack 3-2 vs. D1-D2.
7. D1 must quickly transition to playing defense.
8. Play out the 3-2 after the first rebound.
9. Hustle out on the whistle.
10. Repeat with the next 5 man unit.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20151030091226919

https://youtu.be/GjHHiT_APL8

B6 - Fake-Get Puck-Tight Turn-Shoot - U17

Posted on: October 31 2015 @ 03:42 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B6 - Fake-Get Puck-Tight Turn-Shoot - U17

Key Points:

Sit low in the tight turn and accelerate with the puck. Come out of the tight turn in the triple threat position. Learn to do the forehand turn without crossing the hands.

Description:

1. Defensemen are lined up at the low face-off dots.
2. Coach spots a puck just inside the blue line.
3. D1 skate out and make a hard outside fake.
4. D1 pick up the puck tight turn and skate down the middle and shoot.
5. D2 leave and repeat from the other side.
6. D1 switch lines so he practices the fake and tight turn from both directions.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20151031103858299

https://youtu.be/wLmEJiEo97c

B6 - 2-0 Wide and Middle Lane x 2 - Czech U20

Posted on: November 01 2015 @ 04:13 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B6 - 2-0 Wide and Middle Lane x 2 - Czech U20

Key Points:

Pass while skating without coasting first. Make firm passes and keep the stick blade square to the puck.

Description:

1 – Players in all 4 corners with the pucks on one side.
2 – On the whistle one end leave and pass outside of the dots and the other end pass inside the dots.
3 – Shoot at each end and follow the shot for a rebound.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150816214508637

https://youtu.be/o5MghsfpnAQ

B202 - Across and Middle x 2 - U17

Posted on: November 02 2015 @ 03:59 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B202 - Across and Middle x 2 - U17

Key Points:

Give a target and face the puck. Pass hard and lead the player so he doesn’t have to slow down. Shoot and rebound and either screen or rebound for the next shooter. Stay onside on the 2-0.

Description:

A. Players face each other across the neutral zone lined up with the dots.
B. 1 and 3 pass up to 2 and 4.
C. 1 and 3 skate for an outlet on the boards then across the middle.
D. 2 and 4 pass across to 5 and 7.
E. 1-3 cut across and get passes from 5-7.
F. 1-3 skate in, shoot, rebound, circle back and rebound, screen or defend vs. the next player.
G. 2 and 4 repeat passing to 5-7.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150820104923347

https://youtu.be/_aQR1gRjBK4

To the Coaches Who Come to the ABC Site

Posted on: November 03 2015 @ 03:34 PM
By: TomM

Content:

To the Coaches who come to this site.

Yesterday I plugged the 32 GB with the thumb drive into my smart TV USB port and played the C - game situation drills. There are 225 of them and each lasts about 1.5 minutes, which is over 5.6 hours of drills. It was a good review for me to see a lot of things that I forgot about. I watched about 2 hours.

Hockey is the same all over the world but each country has a different way of practicing and coaching. It is interesting to watch how the Czech, Russian, Slovakian, Austrian, American, Canadian, Swiss, Swedes and Women coach. A lot of the videos are from these practices.

Coaching styles are very different. American coaches are very vocal and give lots of input during the drills, Canadians a little less. European coaches usually don't say much and may start each part of a drill with the whistle but many let the players recognize when it is time to start the next rep and don't use the whistle much.

Russians, Czechs, Finns use a lot of one touch exercises. Swedes do a lot of deliberate practice. North Americans tend to practice defense first and you learn offense playing against the defense and the Europeans are opposite and work on offense a lot more and practice defense playing against the offense.

This is a consistent theme from my 20 plus hockey trips to Europe and travel around Canada and USA. My first coaching trip to Europe was in 1985-86 season when we took a college team to play vs. pro's in Germany and Switzerland (3 ties and one loss). I started going as a guest coach in 1993 to Finland first for seminars with Juhani and Jursinov and a hockey school in Hamar, Norway and I also arranged a 3 week tour of Norway, Sweden, Finland that summer as a recruiting trip for the U of Calgary team where I was an assistant coach for Willy Desjardins. Since then there have been hockey camps in Finland, Czech Republic (2010) and Austria (coached there the 08-09 season), Korea, around the USA, Mexico and mentored the Turkish national team coach when he cam here a few years ago. So all in all lots of international experiences that gave me a chance to work with coaches from all over the hockey world and also attended 5 IIHF symposiums in Europe, the last one this summer in Prague.

I have done camps in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Wisconsin, New York, California, Boston, Michigan and got to work with many great coaches. The last one was near Boston with former NHL player/coach, Curtis Brackenbury who does a camp for college players (2013). Of course Gaston and I always do our summer camp in Jasper.

I know a lot of the European coaches who were running practices that videos are from. The Finnish U20 coach was my assistant when I was the Head Instructor for 3 summers in Vierumaki, Finland. The U17 coach works with me and Juhani on development of the ABC's. I mentored U17-U20 Czech coach in Jihlava, Czech Republic (2010). I coached with and against, Mike Johnston, with Willy Desjardins, against Mike Babcock. In Austria I coached with Pierre Page (Canadian), Reijo Routsalainen (Finland), Gene Reilly (American), Vladimir Jursinov (Russia - before Austria, I had done 3 seminars with him and Juhani Wahlsten in Finland and we presented at the Helsinki IIIHF coaching symposium together.) and against Danielle Goyette (Women's hockey). So can see there is a lot of different nationalities represented in the material on the site.

Because Hockey Canada is based in Calgary a lot of international teams come here to train at their 4 rink Winsport complex and it is a great place to get practice ideas.

There are 365 B videos with skill drills vs. no opponents, 214 A-individual skill, 200 D games, 100 DT transition games, 40 E Shootouts, 40 Fitness Skating, 25 Goaltending, 30 Off-ice, 85 T1 Teaching offensive skills, 210 T2-4 Teaching Offensive and Defensive Team Play, 25 T3 Teaching Individual Defensive Skills. (T drills are usually with pro and National teams).

Thousands or hours gathering and processing this material from around the hockey world and there are over 1600 video clips from practices that are posted in the video sections. About 1050 are in the 14 Daily Drill Forums with diagrams, descriptions and edited video.

Dwight developed this site for me to share the the ideas with other coaches, otherwise it would just be my data base. Another reason for the site is to constantly update the coaching program that Juhani Wahlsten and I prepared for the Austrian association. Everything is coded the same way.

Sorry if I am just babbling here, but the reason is to give coaches who frequent this site an idea of where the ideas come from.

The purpose is to help coaches who haven't had the same opportunities.

C3 - 2-2-Point Shot-2-2 – Pro

Posted on: November 05 2015 @ 04:11 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C3 - 2-2-Point Shot-2-2 – Pro

Key Points:

Forwards isolate a wide D and attack him 2-1. Defense switch if Forwards cross near the blue line and stay with their man if they cross inside the zone. Forwards fight to keep their sticks free and defense tie up sticks so they can’t tip shots.

Description:

1. Players line up on each side along the boards in the neutral zone.
2. Coach pass to D1 to D2 who takes a shot from the point.
3. F1-F2 circle in from the neutral zone and attack 2-2 vs. D1-D1.
4. D3-D4 follow the play.
5. On the whistle F1-F2 screen and D1-D2 battle to box out and seal their sticks to the outside.
6. Coach pass to D3 to D4 who shoots.
7. F3-F4 now circle in and attack D3-D4 in the other direction.
8. Continue this sequence.

*This drill can be done from 1 to 3 forwards an one or two defensemen.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20151105100215277

https://youtu.be/l04-zlMECVg

B4 - RG-D to W Shot-Point Shot - 2-0 - 3-0 - U17

Posted on: November 09 2015 @ 04:47 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B4 - RG-D to W Shot-Point Shot - 2-0 - 3-0 - U17

Key Points:

Attackers read to either gain the blue line if the D gives a big gap or do a wide entry if the D is tight. Create two layers when screening.

Description:

1. Players line up in the middle circle and one D and two F leave from each end.
2. Coach pass to D1 who passes up to F1 or F2.
3. Attack 3-0 at each end.
4. Coach cover one attacker at the blue line to force the attackers to make a decision.
5. Coach pass to the D1 at the point who shoots while F1-F2 screen.

* The attacker with the puck creates space by skating between the dots.

* If the D leaves a big gap then gain the blue line in the middle lane.

* If the D plays a tight gap and protects the middle then the other attacker cross and take the ice behind and get a pass in
the wide lane.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150820100529844

https://youtu.be/b_4mKOkG3xs

B202 - Circle and Shoot 1-0 x 2 x 2 - Czech U20

Posted on: November 10 2015 @ 02:32 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B202 - Circle and Shoot 1-0 x 2 x 2 - Czech U20

Key Points:

Make lots of moves and shoot while skating then follow the shot. Shoot to score. Rebound for the next shooter.

Description:

1. Players line up in four groups behind the blue line.
2. The first player from one side leaves with a puck and circle the other players.
3. Skate to the net and shoot to score.
4. Follow the shot for a rebound.
5. Circle back and rebound for the next player.
6. Skate outside first to shoot from the middle and inside to shoot from the wing.

* With large groups two nets at each end can be used.

* This formation can be used for 1-0, 2-0, 3-0, 1-1, 2-1, 2-2 drills or a quick transition game.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20150816212954900

https://youtu.be/x43wkh9cxpg

B6 - Jursi 2-0 Skate and Pass x 2 - No Shot - U17

Posted on: November 11 2015 @ 03:01 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B6 - Jursi 2-0 Skate and Pass x 2 - No Shot - U17

Key Points:

Give a target and keep skating while you pass and receive. Face the puck on the turn.

Description:

1. Two groups of players line up at far dots and the top of the circle.
2. Two players start down the wing passing.
3. The skill is to pass and receive while skating and not having to coast before making a pass.
4. Use wrist and not slap passes.
5. Give a target and absorb the pass then conceal the next pass within the stickhandling motion.
6. Pass to the first player in line at each end and the middle player swing to the wide lane.
7. Repeat up and down the ice.
8. Coaches work with the goalie at one end.

* With goalies a shot can be added with the middle player shooting and the inside player swing into the middle lane.

* Various passes like one touch, cross and drop, one player skate backwards can also be done from this formation.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150820111517566

https://youtu.be/sEor-Dfk5yo

B6 3-0 Weave-Regroup at Far End – U17

Posted on: November 12 2015 @ 05:47 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B6 3-0 Weave-Regroup at Far End – U17

Key Points:

Principles: Pass while skating and then follow the pass and take the ice behind the puck carrier.. Fill the 3 lanes. Skate to the “big ice” between the dots when you get the puck. Pass to the outside lane, skate to the inside lane.

Description:

A. 1 pass to 2 and follow the pass.
B. 2 skate to the big ice, pass to 3, follow the pass taking the ice behind.
C. 3 pass back to one, follow the pass.
D. 1 regroup with 4 and 1-2-3 fill each lane.
E. 4 pass to 1 or 3 on the strong side.
F. 1-2-3 weave the same way and attack with a triangle and stop at the original end.
G. 4-5-6 follow and repeat the other way.

U17 Weave No Shot
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150820104922991

NHL Players - Weave With a Shot
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20141025100818703

B6 3-0 Weave-Regroup at Far End – U17
https://youtu.be/ItwsFCb-bkg

Datsyuk Puck Handling and Scoring

Posted on: November 12 2015 @ 06:39 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Datsyuk Puck Handling and Scoring

How to score and puck handle.[/b]

Datsyuk Dangles.

http://www.prodigy-hockey.com/highlight-videos/pavel-dangles-datsyuk-hockey-highlight-video-playlist/

Lots of thoughts about how to score in a shootout. Some conventional wisdom.

- Shoot where the goalie ain't.
- Shoot where the goalie came from and not where he is going.
- If the goalie is in deep then shoot, if he comes out then deke.

Some players like to make the goalie cover all 6 feet of the net by coming in from the side and getting him to move across the crease then find a hole.

I think the key is take what the goalie gives you. If he has a bad angle, down early, then beat him to the opening or if he/she is square then you have to make her move.

Last night Crosby went in and made a fake left, then right, then back left to get the goalie moving to his right and then shot a backhand where the goalie came from.

One of the best videos I have seen is of Datsyuk on penalty shots and breakaways. He sells a fake and then moves the puck quickly across and shoots, or he sells that he is going from backhand to forehand, slides left and then puts a backhand where the goalie came from. The most common Russian move (I have watched them practice it.) is to fake backhand to freeze the goalie and then quick to the forehand and over the stick side pad. Datsyuk does many of these in the video.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20140413101502608

B202 - Nzone Regroup 1-0 - Czech U20

Posted on: November 13 2015 @ 04:10 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B202 - Nzone Regroup 1-0 - Czech U20

Key Points:

Face the puck and give a target, shoot while skating, make a feint before shooting.

Description:

1. Players are in two lines at opposite blue lines facing each other.
2. Player one leave and get a pass from two and one touch pass back.
3. Player one swing to the wide lane and get a second pass from player two.
4. Player three repeats with player four in the opposite direction.
5. Player one shoot, follow the shot for a rebound.
6. After the shot circle back and rebound for the next shooter.

* The original shooter could also screen one touch pass or play a 1-1 vs. the next shooter.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150816221506836

https://youtu.be/lHzxpbAdB6k

C600 BO RG 2-1 – Pro W

Posted on: November 14 2015 @ 03:13 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C600 BO RG 2-1 – Pro W

Key Points:

Give a target, defense skate up ice before passing and then follow the play, on the regroup face the puck. Play out the 2-1 and an option is the D pass to a F waiting at the blue line if they get the puck.

Description:

1. Forwards at the 4 blue lines and D in the middle.
2. Start with one D at each blueline and two F's in the neutral zone.
3. Coach dump the puck into one end and D1-F1-F2 breakout.
4. F1-F2-D1 skate into the neutral zone.
5. F1-F2 regroup with D2.
6. F1-F2 attack 2-1 vs. D1.
7. Coach dump a new puck into the opposite end and D2-F3-F4 breakout-regroup-attack 2-1 vs. D3.

* This sequence can be used from 1-1 to 3-2 situations.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150102195958782

https://youtu.be/SglRJ90ryV0

Tournament During Practice

Posted on: November 14 2015 @ 05:10 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Tournaments during practice give the players a chance to practice skills while they compete. Create games with rule modifications that work on skills you want your team to focus on.This was a 90' practice. First 40' skill and team play drills and the last 50' a tournament. With a shorter practice simply do fewer drills or even limit it to a short goalie warm-up.

Practice Tournament

Notes:
Pass, receive, get open, skate inside pass Outside, screen, one timers, point shots, Plays behind the net. Puck support Scoring compete, Tournament

10’
B Warm-up Circuit F Pass D Shoot Goalie Technique - Czech U20

Key Points:

Face the puck, hands away from the body, stick blade square to the puck, wind-up early for the one timer, give a target, learn to shoot pucks that are not in the wheel house and hit the net.

Description:

1. Forwards one touch pass in the neutral zone.
2. Each 3 man line take 10” skating in the middle and the other lines pass from the blue lines.
3. One touch pass to any of the players and always face the puck.
4. Goalies work on technique with the goalie coach at one end.
5. Defensemen work on one timer and quick shots at the other end.
6. Defensemen take 4 one timer or quick shots at a time.
7. D1 skate toward D2, exchange passes and shoot while skating backward.
8. Alternate sides after 4 shots with D3 shooting and D4 passing.

*Take quick snap shots when on the wrong side for a one timer.

*Alternate sides on point shots if there is a goalie and shoot from both sides if there isn't a goalie.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20151004110338738

10’
B6 1-0, 2-0, 3-0 Small Horseshoe

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.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20120301081936833

10’
C3 - Double Regroup-One Touch- 2-1 - Russian U20

Key Points:

Stick square to the puck, hands away from the body and head up. Face the puck and keep the feet moving. Make the first play early on the 2-1. D keep the play to one side so it is a 2-2 with the goalie.

Description:

1. F1-F2 leave and regroup with D1.
2. F1-F2 make a second regroup with D2.
3. F1-F2 attack 2-1 vs. D1.
4. F3-F4 leave and regroup with D2.
5. F3-F4 make a second regroup with D3.
6. F3-F4 attack 2-1 vs. D2.
7. Continue this flow.

*This double regroup organization can be used 1-0, 2-0, 3-0, 1-1, 2-1, 3-1, 2-2, 3-2 or instead of a second regroup dump the puck in and breakout then attack.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150803094619367

10’
C2 5-0 BO, RG x 2, 5-2 - U15 Boy's

Key Points:

Defense hinge and forwards support from each lane and give a target. One D join the attack. Play 5-2 until the play has ended. Make it a contest and keep score.

Description:

1. Start with the forwards dumping the puck deep in the zone.
2. Breakout 5-0.
3. Two opposition D follow the play and skate backward in the neutral zone.
4. Regroup with the opposition D.
5. D hinge and either pass to the forwards or feign a turn-over by passing to the attacking D.
6. Original D hinge and regroup with their forwards.
7. Attack 5 on 2 until a goal, frozen puck or breakout.
8. Original attacking D defend the next rush.

• Option is to add a second breakout instead of the regroup.

• Lloyd Percival called 5 on 2 the ‘Magic Drill.’

• Option two: add a time limit, i.e. 10 seconds to score to create offensive urgency.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150310121518845

60’ Tournament 4 teams of 4, 2 blue 2 white Game One: Record winner after each game.

10'
D4 Two Pass – Goals must come from one touch or one timers.

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.. The game is the template and then you can add skill or good habit rules to practice 'How to Play the Game.'

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.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20111005184904487

10’
D4 Two Active Jokers Behind the Net

Key Points:

Jokers must learn to protect the puck and make plays on their own or passes. Everyone learns to play low in the zone on offense and defense.

Description:

1. Each team has two low jokers.
2. Jokers can check Jokers.
3. Jokers can score.
4. Jokers can skate out to the face-off lines.
5. Jokers must touch the puck to score.
6. Jokers rotate on their own.
7. Vary between 1 or 2 Jokers and 1 to 4 out players.

10’
D1 One Pass in Each Zone

Key Points:

Close support, skate to open ice with the puck, give a target.

Description:

1. Play full ice either in shifts or all on the ice at once.
2. There must be at least one pass made in each zone. If not the other team gets the puck.
3. Controlled scrimmage so everyone stop on the whistle for coach input.
4. With shifts in a D100 game pass back to the goalie on the whistle.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2011032414361323

10’
D100 Two Second Game

Key Points:

Players must switch right away from offense to defense to loose puck and constantly change roles from, 1-puck carrier, 2-puck support, 3-check puck carrier, 4-cover away from the puck.

Description:

1. Play a full ice game of 3-3, 4-3, 4-4, 5-4, 5-5, 6-5 with the extra players on the bench.
2. Play 45" shifts and pass back to your goalie when the coach whistles for a change.
3. Players can only have the puck for 2" and must make a play, gain a zone or shoot.
4. Possession from first touching the puck for over 2" leave the puck for the other team.
5. Encourage talking, facing the puck, always give a target.

*Don't blow the whistle if they have started shooting. Start time when the goalie gets puck. Keep score and losing or winning have a consequence.

10’
E1 2-0 Change on Go Shootout

Key Points:

The main goal of this shootout is for the goalies to battle and never give up on shots. It is more realistic if only one pass per shot is allowed but if the goal is for the goalie to battle put no restrictions on the shooters.

Description:

1. Half the team in each box and as many pucks on the blue line as the number of the largest team.
2. Two players leave from the box, get a puck from the blue line and shoot until they score.
3. After scoring race back and touch the player box gate so the next two can leave.
4. First team to score all the pucks wins.
5. Losers do a chore or exercise.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20121109085854143

Record winner after each game. Win 2 pts. Tie 1 pt. Loss 0 pts.
Total the score at the end of practice and the Winning team gets a bag of Halloween candy.

Video of Practice Drills July-August-September

Posted on: November 15 2015 @ 02:08 AM
By: TomM

Content:

I am watching the Leafs/Canucks game as I prepare this posting. It makes me think back to my last game coaching with Willy Desjardins at the U of Calgary. It was the 93-94 Canada West final versus the U of Lethbridge coached by Mike Babcock. The game went into double overtime and we lost. I was so frustrated that I threw my silver medal into the garbage can. (I wish I had it now.) U of Lethbridge won the CIS Nationals and it recharged Babcocks coaching career as he moved to Spokane in the WHL and on from there. Willy took a two year leave to coach in Japan. He requested Terry Johnson and I stay as assistant coaches until he returned. He never came back as he won the Japanese title his second season there and they gave him such a big contract he couldn't leave and spent about 6 years there. I organized a tour to Scandanavia the summer of 93 and it resulted in us having a great recruiting year and that is how we got to the finals. Tim Bothwell came as interim coach and inherited this talented group and we won Canada West the next two years but didn't win at the Nationals in Toronto. (96 is the last year U of Calgary won Canada West. I was an asstistant with the 90-95-96 Canada West Champs.)
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Video of Practice Drills July-August-September

This is the list of videos. Open the PDF at the bottom and the click on the drill title to play the video clip.

A – Skating and Individual Skills

A2 - Start at the Goal line and Down the Ice

A2 - Skating Balance and Agility - U17

A200 - From Goal Line with a Puck

A200 - Puck Handling - U17

A3 - Around the Ice

A3 – Stretch-Edges Routine - Russian U20

A202 - 3-0 Chaos Overspeed x 2 - U17

B – Partner and Team Skill vs. Zero Opposition

B2 – From the Blue Line

B2 - D to D Options x 4 - Point Shots - U17

B2 - D Walk Line-Switch D to D One Timer - Russian U20

B2 - D Walk Line-Switch D to D One Timer - Russian U20

B2 - Skate and Shoot vs Backchecker - Russian U20

B2-B6 - F1-D1-F2 - Point Shot – Pro

B3 – Partners Across from Each Other

B3 - Passing Skills Routine - U17

B3 - Passing Skills - U17

B3 - Partner Pass-Backhand-Fake First - U17

B4 – From Circle in the Middle

B4 - Circle and Shoot 1-0 x 2 x 2 - Czech U20

B4 - 4-0 BO - 2-0 Attack x 2 - Czech U20

B4 - 4-0 BO - Attack-Cycle-Point Shot x 2 - Czech U20

B4 - RG-D to W Shot-Point Shot - 2-0 - 3-0 - U17

B4-B6 – From Middle Circle and Corners

B4-B6 - RG 3-0 With 2F-1D - U17

B4-B6 - RG - 3-0 - 2F-1D - U17

B4-B6 - RG 3-0 With 2F-1D - U17

B4-B600 – From Middle Circle and Four Blue Lines

B4-B600 BO Routine x 3 x 2 U17

B4-B600 BO x 2 x 2 - U17

B4-B600 BO x 2 x 2 - U17

B4-B600 BO Routine x 3 x 2 U17

B4-B600 BO x 2 x 2 - U17

B5 – From Near the Blue Line

B5 - D to D Hinges - U17

B5 - D Alternating Point Shots - Russian U20 B5 - Rim-Shoot - Point Shot - U17

B5 - D to D Options x 4 - Point Shots - U17

B5 - D to D Hinges - U17

B5 - Shot Block x 3 - U17

B5 - D Alternating Point Shots - Russian U20

B5 - D Alternating Point Shots - Russian U20

B5 - Breakout Reps - Czech U20

B6 – From the Corners

B6 3-0 Weave No Shot - U17

B6 - Fake-Get Puck-Tight Turn-Shoot - U17

B6 - 2-0 Walk-in - Pass to High Slot - U17

B6 - Point Shot-RG-Shot-PS - Pro

B6 - Pass and Shoot x 2 - Wrap Around - Pro

B6 - One Touch High Cycle 2-0 - Czech U20

B6 - 5-0 BO-Atttack-Cycle-Point Shot - Czech U20

B6 - 2-0 Wide and Middle Lane x 2 - Czech U20

B6 - 2-0 Chip Out-Chip In -Shoot - Czech U20

B6 - BO Options - F Shot-D Shot – Pro

B6 - 3 Lane Shots - Long Pass Back – Pro

B6-B600 From the Corners and Four Blue Lines

B6-B600 - One Touch 2-0 and Shot Routine - Czech U20

B6-B600 - One Touch 2-0 and Shot Routine - Czech U20 2

B6-B600 - One Touch 2-0 and Shot Routine - Czech U20

B6-B600 - One Touch 2-0 and Shot Routine - Czech U20 2

B6-B600 - One Touch 2-0 and Shot Routine - Czech U20

B6-B600 - One Touch 2-0 and Shot Routine - Czech U20

B202 – Between the Blue Lines in Neutral Zone

B202 - Regroup x 2-Shot - U17

B202 - Regroup Progression 1-0 x 2 - U17

B202 - Pass Forward and Backward - U17

B202 - Luhowy Passing - U17

B202 - Jursi 2-0 Skate and Pass-No Shot - U17

B202 - Across and Middle x 2 - U17

B202 - Passing in 4 Groups - Czech U20

B202 - One Touch x 2 - Czech U20

B202 - One Touch Pass 4 Groups - Czech U20

B202 - Nzone Regroup 1-0 - Czech U20

B300 – Group Work in Various Areas

B300 - Passing 2-3 Players and Shot - Russian U20

B300 - Passing 2-3 Players - Russian U20

B600 – From the Four Blue Lines

B600 Give and Go x 2 Cross Pass Shoot - RB Pro

B600 Double Pass Regroup Pass and Shoot - RB Pro

B600 - Exchange Puck and Cross Pass – RB

B600 - Shot x 2-One Touch x 2 - Stretch Pass x 2 - U20

B600 - Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Pass-Shoot - Czech U20

B600 - Pass-Xpass-Loop-Pass - Czech U20

B600 - One Touch x 2-Wide Pass-Shot - Russian U20

B600 - One Touch x 2 Circle-Pass-Shoot - Russian U20

B600 - Double RG-2-0-Chip In - Czech U20

B600 - Double RG - 1-0 - Czech U20

B600 - 5-0 RG - 1-0 x 3 - 5-0 Point Shots x 2 - Czech U20

B600 - Shot x 2-One Touch x 2 - Stretch Pass x 2 - U20

B600 - Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Pass-Shoot - Czech U20

B600 - Pass-Xpass-Loop-Pass - Czech U20

B600 - One Touch x 2-Wide Pass-Shot - Russian U20

B600 - One Touch x 2 Circle-Pass-Shoot - Russian U20

B600 - Double RG-2-0-Chip In - Czech U20

B600 - Double RG - 1-0 - Czech U20

B600 - 5-0 RG - 1-0 x 3 - 5-0 Point Shots x 2 - Czech U20

B600 - 2-0 Exchange Puck-Shoot x 2 – RB

B600 Give and Go x 2 Cross Pass Shoot - RB Pro

B600 Double Pass Regroup Pass and Shoot - RB Pro

B600 - Exchange Puck and Cross Pass – RB

B600 - Shot x 2-One Touch x 2 - Stretch Pass x 2 - U20

B600 - Shot x 2-One Touch x 2 - Stretch Pass x 2 - U20

C – Situation Drills from 1-1 to 5-5

C2-C6 From Blue Line and Corners

C2-C6 - 2-1-Point Shot – Pro

C2-C6 - 2-1-Point Shot – Pro

C3 - From Each Side of the Neutral Zone

C3 - 2-0 - 3-1 - U17

C3 - Double Regroup-One Touch- 1-1 - Russian U20

C3 - Double Regroup x 2 - Russian U20

C3 - RG x 2 - 2-2 - Czech U20

C3 - BO - RG - 2-1 - U20

C3 - 2-1 x 2 - Czech U20

C3 - Double Regroup-One Touch- 2-1 - Russian U20

C3 - Double RG - 2-1 - Pro

C3-6 - Each Side and the Corners

C3-C6 - BO - 2-1 – Pro

C3-C6 - BO - 2-1 – Pro

C6 – From the Corners

C6 - Shot-Point Shot- 1-1 and With BC x 2 - U17

C6 – D Agility Skate 1-1 - Pro

C6 - 2-1 With BC - Low 2-2 - U17

C6 - 2-1 With BC - U20

D – Games Both Full ice and Small Area Games

D100 – Full Ice Game with Players on the Bench

D100 - 5-5 – Pro

D200 – Cross Ice Game with Extra Players

D200 - 1-1 to 3-3 With Give and Go - U17

D200 - 3-3 - Czech U20

D400 – Game in One Zone with Extra Players

D400 - Keepaway 2-3 Pucks - U17

D400 - 2-2 x 2 - Joker at Point - U17

D400 - 2-2 Two Jokers - U17

DT – Transition Games Full Ice and Small Area

DT100 – Transition Game with Extra Players

DT100 - Continuous 3-2-Passive Support - Czech U20

DT100 - Continuous 3-2-Passive Support - Czech U20

DT400 – Transition Game at One End with Extra Players

DT400 - 2-2 High and Low Jokers - U17

DT400 - 2-2 High and Low Jokers - U17

E1 – Shootouts and Contests

E1 - Pass from Behind SO - U20

E1 - Shootout - Pro

F – Fitness Skating

F - A2 Skate - Czech U20

F - B202 - Quick Bursts x 4 - Russian U20

T – Coach Run Drills and Games with Instruction

T1 – Direct Coaching of Individual Offensive Skills

T1- B5 - Rim-Tight Turn-Shoot - U20

T1 - A500 - D Breakout Options – Pro

T1 - A500 - Puck Control and Protection Circuit - U17

T1 - B2 - Get Shot by First Man x 3 - U20

T1 - B5 - F Take Rim-1-0, 2-0 Low BO - Fakes and Shot Pro

T1- B5 - Rim-Tight Turn-Shoot - U20

T1 - B2 - Get Shot by First Man x 3 - U20

T1 - Cycle-Pass-Shoot - U20

T1 - B5 - F Take Rim-1-0, 2-0 Low BO - Fakes and Shot Pro

T1-3 – Direct Coaching of Individual Offensive and Defensive Skills

T1-3 - C1 Circle 1-1 - Czech U20

T1-3 - High and Low Cutbacks 1-1 - Russian U20

T1-3 - C1 Circle 1-1 - Czech U20

T1-3 - High and Low Cutbacks 1-1 - Russian U20

T2 – Direct Coaching of Team Offense

T2 - B2 - D to D and Shot Routine - Russian U20

T2 - B4 - 4-0 BO x 2 - Czech U20

T2 - B4 - 4-0 BO x 2 - Cycle-Point Shot - Czech U20

T2 - B5 - 5-5 BO -5-0 Shot-High Cycle F-D1-F-D2 Back Door – Pro

T2 - NZ RG-4-0 D Join-3-2 – Pro

T2 - Touch Back to C on Pinch 3-1 – Pro

T2 - NZ RG-5-0-High Cycle Options x 2 – Pro

T2 - 3 Shots - 4 Regroups – Pro

T2 - B5 - 5-5 BO -5-0 Shot-High Cycle F-D1-F-D2 Back Door – Pro

T2- 3-2 RG 5-2 Czech U20

T2- 3-0 Shot - RG - Quick-up and Chip-in - Czech U20

T2 - RG 5-2 x 2 - Russian U20

T2 - Regroup to Beat Trap - Czech U20

T2 - Walk-in - Shot Pass-High Cycle x 2 - Czech U20

T2 - Diamond and Spread PP Below Goal Line - Russian U20

T2 - Face-off Win 5-5 Options - Czech U20

T2 - Dump in-5-0 BO-RG-5-2 - Czech U20

T2 - D to D Breakout Options - U20

T2 - BO 5-2 - RG 5-3 - Czech U20

T2 - B4 - 4-0 BO x 2 - Czech U20

T2 - B4 - 4-0 BO x 2 - Cycle-Point Shot - Czech U20

T2 - B2 - D to D and Shot Routine - Russian U20

T2 - BO - D to D-Pass to Low C - Czech U20

T2 - RG 5-2 x 2 - Russian U20

T2 - 5-0 Breakout Options Routine - Russian U20

T2 - 5-0 Breakout Options Routine - Czech U20

T2 - 3-0 Shot - RG x 2 - Wide Pass - Czech U20

T2-4 – Coaching Both Team Offense and Team Defense

T2-4 Pre-game Walk Through FC-BO-Dzone - Czech U20

T2-4 D400 - BO - 5-4 PP-PK - Czech U20

T2-4 D400 - 5-5 to 5-0 - Czech U20

T2-4 D400 - 5-4 PP-PK - Czech U20

T2-4 D100 - Controlled Scrimmage - 5-5 - Czech U20

T2-4 - Low BO 5-0 Back 3-2 - Czech U20

T2-4 - D400 -Low 2-2 - Czech U20

T2-4 - D400 - Low 3-3 - Czech U20

T2-4 - D100 - BO-RG-Attack 5-5 - U20

T2-4 - D100 - 5-0 - Point Shots x 2 - Turnover in NZ - 5-5 - U20

T2-4 - D400 - 5-4 - Russian U20

T2-4 - D100 - 3-0 - 3-2 with BC - U20

T2-4 - 1-2-2 Forecheck Review and 5-0 Attack - Russian U20

T2-4 - D100 - BO-RG-Attack 5-5 - U20

T2-4 - D100 - 3-0 - 3-2 with BC - U20

T2-4 - D100 - 5-0 - Point Shots x 2 - Turnover in NZ - 5-5 - U20

T3 – Direct Coaching of Individual Defensive Skills

T3 - C3 - 2-2 RG - Close Gap - 2-2 - Czech U20

T3 - C3 - 2-2 RG - Close Gap - 2-2 - Czech U20

T3 - C3 - 2-2 RG - Close Gap - 2-2 - Czech U20

T3 - Pressure Point and Shot Block x 2 Circuit - U17

T3 - C3 - 2-2 RG - Close Gap - 2-2 - Czech U20

T4 – Coaching Team Defense

T4 - RG - 3-2 With BC - 5-3 - Czech U20

Open the PDF below and click on the title to play the video clip.

I have also attached the practice videos from the spring pro camp.

A500 - Two Puckhandle vs Coach x 4 – Pro

Posted on: November 15 2015 @ 02:47 PM
By: TomM

Content:

A500 - Two Puckhandle vs Coach x 4 – Pro

Key Points:

This is an Overspeed puck protection drill. Use tight turns, hard fakes and always protect the puck.

Description:

1. Group of 4 players and one coach at each circle.
2. Two players go at a time and handle the puck for 10” inside the circle.
3. This is an overspeed drill and the players skate hard with tight turns and always protect the puck.
4. Next two players start right away on the whistle.

* This same organization could be used to practice passing while always facing the puck.

* The players could rotate in and be the passive checker if there aren't enough coaches.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20150719104729566

https://youtu.be/ySFdeZAtOQA

A3 Russian Skating Warm up - RB U17-20

Posted on: November 16 2015 @ 03:31 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Vladimir Jursinov, 'Jursi' coached the Soviets with Tikonov when they dominated the Olympics. In the first Olympics with pro's the Russian players demanded he and not Tikonov be the coach or they wouldn't play. He lives in Switzerland and the Red Bulls brought him one week per month to do skills and work with Pierre Page. I have known Jursi since 93 when Juhani brought me to Turku, Finland and Jursi was coaching TPS (Koivu brothers, Kiprusoff and many more.) I did a checking session at a seminar that he also presented at and he asked me to do the same session with the TPS pro team.
It was great coaching for the Red Bulls as they brought in top level coaches from Canada, USA, Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic, Slovakia. We shared a common coaching room and everyone had a laptop with the Steva program to break down game video.
In the last part of the video Otso Rantakari is way ahead of everyone. He is 93 born and was a very late maturer and didn't grow until about 19. He is 6' 180 lbs. now and just won the 'Rookie of the Year' award in the Finnish elite league. He attended the Islanders camp and will be a really good NHL defenseman in the future. He was on my team and now I have been luck enough to coach NHL and Finnish Rookies of the year and a Hobey Baker winner. It is good to be at the right place at the right time. I will attach a pdf.with the coaching staff.
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A3 Russian Skating Warm up - RB U17-20

Key Points:

Skate the circuit with speed bursts of 10". Do all the exercises from both sides.

Description:

1. Two groups skate in opposite directions and goalies warm-up in the creases.
2. Forward with speed bursts.
3. Backwards.
4. Crosby's with a push in each direction.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150709225530354

https://youtu.be/mSop48n1yR8

B6 - Shot 1-0, 2-0 to 3-0 – Pro

Posted on: November 17 2015 @ 05:35 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B6 - Shot 1-0, 2-0 to 3-0 – Pro

Key Points:

Skate at top speed, always follow the shot for a rebound, fill the lanes on the 3-0 and make firm flat passes.

Description:

1. Players line up with pucks along the boards in the neutral zone and in diagonal corners.
2. Player one leave from the neutral zone and take a shot on net.
3. Player two skate out from the corner with a puck and attack the other net 2-0.
4. Player three skate out with a new puck and attack 3-0 with players one and two.
5. When 1-2-3 cross the blue line player four start a new rep and skate from the neutral zone and take a shot.

* Middle drive when 3-0.

* One or two defenders could follow the attacks and create situations like 2-1, 3-2.

* This could be a contest between attackers and goalies. i.e. Count how many goals are scored in 8-10’ and see if you can do better next time you do it. Another option is the Red versus the Blue and keep score. Option 3 is go 1-0, 2-1, 3-2 (Red D follow Blue F and defend the next rush) Red vs. Blue with the same contest options.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=201505161353324

https://youtu.be/45ZT3KqXxxE

B6 - F and D Agility-BO-Point Shot x 2 – Pro

Posted on: November 18 2015 @ 02:58 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B6 - F and D Agility-BO-Point Shot x 2 – Pro

Key Points:

Forward time his skating so the D can make the stretch pass when his toes are up the ice. Shoot and stop in front and look for a rebound. Do from both sides.

Description:

1. Forwards start in diagonal corners and Defense at diagonal blue lines.
2. On the whistle D1’s skate to the red line and backwards the turn and get a puck.
3. F1’s skate around the top of the first circle, bottom of the other circle and stretch past the red line.
4. F1’s skate in and shoot while D1’s follow the play to the blue line.
5. F1’s get a new puck in the corner and pass to D1’s at the point.
6. F1’s screen while D1’s skate inside the dot and shoot.
7. Repeat with F2’s and D2’s.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20150719103834165

https://youtu.be/1sOS5IkF4wk

C3 - Continuous Regroup 4-2 - RB Pro

Posted on: November 19 2015 @ 02:45 PM
By: TomM

Content:

This is a much more aggressive attack than we see in North America. One of the D is always up as an attacker and the other supports from the point. When this happens the forward covering the point must cover the attacking D or the defense is outnumbered in the zone. On a turn-over the D simply has to beat the defending forward back to the zone.
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C3 - Continuous Regroup 4-2 - RB Pro

Key Points:

One D join the attack and one D stay back. Forwards create a 2-1 vs. one of the D. Attack with a middle drive and cycle in a triangle.

Description:

1. Players leave from both sides in the neutral zone.
2. F1-F2 regroup with D1-D2.
3. Attack 4-2 versus D3-D4 and play until the whistle.
4. F3-F4 regroup with D5-D6 and attack 4-2 versus D1-D2.
5. Continue this flow.

* If D1 moves in from the point then D2 slide back. Always one D up in the play.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20150627152757833

https://youtu.be/C-eZ-5KSj5o

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.682394316003702/10159317495530931/

C3 - BO - RG - 2-1 - U20

Posted on: November 20 2015 @ 03:16 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C3 - BO - RG - 2-1 - U20

Key Points:

Defense do an escape move when they get the puck. Forwards give game-like support on the boards and in the middle lane.

Description:

1. F1-F2-D1 leave from the neutral zone and D2 follow.
2. Coach shoot a puck in and take away one passing lane.
3. D1 make an escape move and skate between the dots before making a breakout pass.
4. One F give an outlet along the strong side boards and the other mirror D1 from the middle lane.
5. Regroup with D2 in the neutral zone giving wall and middle support.
6. F1-F2 attack 2-1 vs. D1 using the 'One high one low, one fast one slow' principle.
7. Repeat at the other end with D2-F3-F4 breaking out and regroup with D3.

* This rotation is effective up to 3-2 or send out 1 to 3 F and 1 or 2 D to teach awareness.

https://youtu.be/9IyoUMnOIjo

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.682420659334401/10159317583215931/

B4 - One Timer-BO 2-0 Wide Entry - U20

Posted on: November 21 2015 @ 02:55 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B4 - One Timer-BO 2-0 Wide Entry - U20

Key Points:

Skate between the dots if possible when you get a pass. Middle player fill the wide lane. Pull the defenders to the inside and do a wide entry. First player over the blue line with the puck go hard to the net. Shoot low to the far side to pass off the goalies pad. Always stop at the net for rebounds.

Description:

1. Player 1 leave from each end and one time a pass from the coach.
2. Player 2 leave from the blueline with a puck and cross and drop the puck to player 1.
3. Player 1 skate to the 'Big Ice' between the dots.
4. Player 2 cross in front to the wide lane.
5. Player 1 pass to 2 who does a wide entry into the offensive zone.
6. Attack 2-0 and player 2 makes a 'Pass of the Pads' to player 1.
7. Player 1 be ready to score off the rebound.

*Option: Give 5” for 1-2 to score to promote jumping on loose pucks and making a play.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20151121084706735

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.682521229324344/10159317895955931/

https://youtu.be/IHtwhev_KBU

C3-C6 - 2-0 - 3-1 - U17

Posted on: November 22 2015 @ 03:34 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C3-C6 - 2-0 - 3-1 - U17

Key Points:

Forwards attack with speed and the defender delay the attack and take away any back door plays. Allow the goalie to cover the strong side of the net.

Description:

1. Players are on each side in the neutral zone and at each end.2. F1-F2 attack 2-0 and D1 follow to the blue line.
2. F1-F2 attack 2-0 and D1 follow to the blue line.
3. F3 skate out of the corner with a puck and F1-F2-F3 attack 3-1 vs. D1.
4. Play out the 3-1 until the puck is out of play or D1 passes to F3 or F4 at the blue line.
5. Repeat and F3-F4 attack 2-0 and F5 join them and attack 3-1 vs. D2.

*Attack with speed and the middle drive.

* Make the first pass near the blue line then read to drive the net or make a second play.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20151122092959865

https://youtu.be/Pn45qlai-sY

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.683192009257266/10159319458485931/

C6 - Low 1-1 x 2 – Pro

Posted on: November 23 2015 @ 10:14 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C6 - Low 1-1 x 2 – Pro

Key Points:

Defend from the net side. Stick on the puck and tight gap. Attacker make quick hard fakes, shot and follow the shot.

Description:

1. Players are at both circles in the defensive zone.
2. D1 start inside the circle and one touch a pass back to F1 at the edge of the circle.
3. F1 attack 1-1 and try to score vs. D1.
4. Coach whistle when the play is over.
5. D1 repeat and play 1-1 with F2 from the same circle.
6. D2 repeat from the other circle defending vs. F3 then F4.

* This could be a contest with one colour vs. the other.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20151123161126797

https://youtu.be/p3hTjruC2LQ

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.683202159256251/10159319483375931/

C3 - 2-1 x 2 - Czech U20

Posted on: November 24 2015 @ 03:16 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C3 - 2-1 x 2 - Czech U20

Key Points:

Attack with speed and make the first play early to force the defender to make a decision. Defender delay the play and prevent the puck from crossing the mid-line to allow the goalie to cover the strong side of the net. If the defender slide it must be outside the post.

Description:

1. Players line up at diagonal blue lines.
2. F1 leave from the far blue line while F2 and D1 leave from the diagonal blue line.
3. F1 pass to F2 who one touches back to F1.
4. D1 follow F2 and then pivot backward and defend vs. F1-F2.
5. F3-F4 and D2 repeat from the opposite blue lines.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20151124091246297

https://youtu.be/9IyoUMnOIjo

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.682420659334401/10159317583215931/

T - Mission Impossible (Gym and Ice)

Posted on: November 24 2015 @ 09:13 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T - Mission Impossible

Key Points:

Create challenging tasks that get progressively more difficult. I taught over 25, 000 PE classes 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.

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.

This is a link to many pictures of kid's doing Mission Impossible in PE class and Intramurals. They absolutely loved it.

https://1drv.ms/f/s!FukXg5gWoW-9iF1xR3kzTUVVdiFIRSQM?e=FD38xM

T1 - B2 - Head up Get Shot by First Man x 3 - U20

Posted on: November 26 2015 @ 02:40 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T1 - B2 - Head up Get Shot by First Man x 3 - U20

Key Points:

Shoot with the head up from the middle, left or right. Miss the shot blocker and see where teammates are screening or looking for a shot pass.

Description:

1. Coach pass from the top of the circle to the player at the point in the middle.
2. Player must do everything with his head up and know where the shot blocker is.
3. Pass one skate to the forehand side and take a wrist or snap shot.
4. Pass one skate to the forehand side and take a wrist or snap shot.
5. Pass two slap shot from the middle.
6. On the third pass skate fake going to the forehand and skate backwards and shoot.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150818164244967

https://youtu.be/lxAx7g8A0Jk

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.683441522565648/10159320324950931/

Pentalty Killing Principles

Posted on: November 26 2015 @ 06:59 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Pentalty Killing Principles

I am re-posting these ideas about Penalty Killing. It seems that all teams now do the Fall Under where the weak side player vs. a 1-3-1 covers the player in the middle. I was at a game vs. Washington and the pk let Ovechkin take 4 one timers from his off witng and then did the same with Stamkos. Needless to say it didn't seem like a good idea.

Instead the defenders should be in a diamond with the player on top not much farther than the top of the circles with his legs in front of the shot. Never chase a pass to the side but stay in the middle and drop down to their player in the middle of the 1-3-1 and allow the F and D on the sides to get in front of the shooter and the D in front to box out. So the middle high man goes up and down from the goal out. Be aggressive unless the pp has total control facing the play.

Skate from the net out and don't chase passes to the side but stay on the puck carrier if he skates with it. Here is a posting I made a few years ago. I still play hockey with the same group on M-W morning.
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A couple of days ago I asked Bob Murdoch, former two time Stanley Cup winning player and Coach
of the Year in the NHL and Germany if he would discuss his thought on specialty teams with me. Last
year I was coaching with Pierre Page and he used a very aggressive PK that they used together as
assistants on the Flames. So I wanted to compare their ideas. Mud agreed to meet with me and we
went to an empty dressing room after our over 55 morning game and I listened for an hour.

http://hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=3847 is his hockey db profile and he played for
legends like Fr. Bauer, Scotty Bowman and coached with Bob Johnson who he thing was the best
teacher.

So here are the thoughts that we talked about and drew on the coaching board.

Penalty Killing:

Murdoch has gone away from the ultra aggressive penalty kill rotation that Pierre uses with the Red
Bulls. He thinks it works great if all 4 players move together every time but if they don’t rotate or
over rotate then it leave players open in scoring positions.

Scoring Area: (diagram in attached pdf.)

Guidelines:

- The goal of penalty killing is to protect the front of the net and keep the puck to the outside.

- Go to the puck “through the net” in a straight line. Pads denying the shot and stick on the
ice in a dangerous passing lane.

- Be aggressive with the stick on the puck if you can arrive at the same time or before the
puck or if the attackers back is turned and he/she doesn’t have complete puck control.

- The closest player always challenge with the stick on the ice, skating in a straight line
while the other players rotate.

Always
1. one player rotate to the front of the net
2. one on the puck,
3. one denying the slot pass but ready to move to a short passing option.
4. farthest player with the stick in the dangerous passing lane and usually has the 2-1.

- When they pass away drop down into the scoring area with the stick on the ice denying passes across or into the scoring area. Prevent passes through the slot.

- Penalty Killing vs the Slot Set Power Play.
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- Don’t get tied up with players, you must be free to rotate. Take their stick when the puck is coming don’t wrestle them.
- Don’t finish checks on the pk. It takes you out of the play and you can’t rotate.
- Skate in straight lines up and back and Don’t Chase to the Outside.
- D should not go to the point.
- Don’t rotate positions but challenge the puck and then drop back into the slot area.
- Drop back quickly so they can’t pass behind you. It is the most dangerous play.

I will post the pk vs. Diamond tomorrow.

Diagrams in the pdf. describe this.

T4 Penalty Kill vs 1-3-1 Diamond

Posted on: November 27 2015 @ 01:56 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T4 Penalty Kill vs 1-3-1 Diamond

This pk style was replaced by the 1-3 and now many teams have gone back to the diamond.

Key Points:
Defend in a collapsible diamond with the top player skating up and back and only sideways if the point man skates with the puck.

Description" from the diagram in the pdf. attached below.

1 - Skate in straight lines out from the net. Drop to the slot when the puck is passed to either side. DO NOT CHASE PASSES TO EITHER SIDE.

2-3 - Diamond when the puck is in the middle and block shot when at your side. Collapse to middle when the puck is passed to the other side.

4 - Front the screener and seal stick to the outside on a shot.

* If the mid-point player with the puck skates one way the top man has to go with him. If he skates and passes back to the middle then the player who did the 'fall under' to the middle go straight out and become the high man and the original high man switch roles with him. It is a tandem rotation. Do you never allow an unchallenged shot from the point.

Key is to 'Defend from the NET Out.'

T4 – 1-3 Penalty Kill vs. 1-3-1 PP – U18
https://youtu.be/xMgYsn97h9Y

T4 – 1-3 Penalty Kill Rotation
https://youtu.be/NkdQdJZH1-g

B5 - Breakout Reps - Czech U20

Posted on: November 27 2015 @ 02:47 PM
By: TomM

Content:

This is the Czech U20 team that came to Calgary to practice and play a tournament with two teams from Canada and the Russians. Them and the Russians practiced at the Edge School just outside of Calgary. This is a short clip that I took just as I got there and caught the end of the individual warm-up. Petr Svoboda, who played for Toronto coached their defense. I worked with him in the Czech Republic doing a hockey camp and also mentored him in his practice plans for his team. The club offered me a job as coach mentor. Petr coached the Czech U17 team that came to Calgary for a Christmas tournament and has taken the top certification now and is with their U20 team. Great guy. He let me know he was coming and I attended all their practices and have posted a lot of the drills with them and the Russians here.
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B5 - Breakout Reps - Czech U20

Key Points:

Defense go through the options for picking up a dump in. Shoulder check one way, fake, hard strides with the puck. It is great to put the players in charge of their own development. Instead of being robots they have to think of the options, good habits and skills required and then do them on their own.

Description:

1. Defense at one end and alternate options when they go back for a puck.
2. Shoulder check, fake turn right, left, counter, wheel.
3. The D to D options; over, reverse can also be done.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150816212955269

https://youtu.be/-SvkPcX-6-M

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.683929999183467/10159321673595931/

D400 – Keepaway 2-3 Pucks - U17

Posted on: November 28 2015 @ 04:09 PM
By: TomM

Content:

D400 – Keepaway 2-3 Pucks - U17

Key Points:

Battle for loose pucks. Protect the puck with the body and quick fakes and stick moves.

Description:

1. All the skaters are in the corner, the coaches around the perimeter keep the pucks in.
2. Start by shooting in 3 pucks and play keep-away.
3. Play about 40" and the players without a puck do 5 push ups.
4. Coach now shoots in 2 pucks.
5. Players fight for possession and protect the puck.
6. Repeat with 3 pucks.
7. At the end of each rep those without a puck 5 push-ups.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150820120804450

https://youtu.be/K065CLYKUBc

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.683940239182443/10159321702505931/

F - Agility Skating - RB Pro 2

Posted on: November 29 2015 @ 04:10 PM
By: TomM

Content:

F - Agility Skating - RB Pro 2

Key Points:

Stay low and turn the inside shoulder into the turn. Keep the feet moving and open the hips in the backward pivot.

Description:

1. Nets are in the corners.
2. Two players skate around a net with a tight circle then a bigger circle and hard to the blue line.
3. Repeat in the other direction around the net in the other corner.
4. Defensemen skate from the blue line backward at a 45 degree angle.
5. Pivot to the inside to a glove in the middle at the top of the circles.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150709225531745

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.684697315773402/10159324322415931/

https://youtu.be/_tVruu5SoMQ

C2 - 2-0, 3-2 with BC - 3-3 - U17

Posted on: November 30 2015 @ 08:04 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C2 - 2-0, 3-2 with BC - 3-3 - U17

Key Points:

Attack quickly and make the first play early to get a scoring chance before the backchecker can make it a 3-3. Attack with the middle drive. Defenders delay the play to give time for the backchecker to pick up a man.

Description:

1. F1-F2 attack 2-0 from the blue line.
2. After the shot F3 join them with a puck from the corner.
3. Attack 3-2 vs. D1-D2.
4. Coach tells the defending forward F4 when to backcheck.
5. Defenders communicate to cover one attacker each.
6. F1-F2-F3 continue 3-3 vs. D1-D2-D3 until the whistle.
7. Hustle out of the zone.
8. Repeat with the next group.

* Option is to play until a goal, puck is frozen or D skates the puck out or pass to a coach at the blue line.

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.10159324398715931/10159324396950931/

https://youtu.be/VwkDnH6k0nE

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150820115100747

T1 - A500 - Puck Control and Protection Circuit - U17

Posted on: December 01 2015 @ 02:57 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T1 - A500 - Puck Control and Protection Circuit - U17

Key Points:

Shield the puck with the back and inside leg. Come out of the tight turns in the triple threat position. Only cross the hands when there is no defender, instead put the bottom had down on the shaft and sit low.

Description:

1. Station A puck protection.
2. Players leave from the blue line and protect the puck.
3. One coach push them with a blocking pad and another coach give passive resistance with the stick on the puck.
4. Walk out and take a shot and stop for the rebound.
5. Station B defensemen agility skate and shoot.
6. Pivot between forward and backward skating then shoot from the mid-point.
7. Station C agility skating in the neutral zone with a puck.
8. Make tight turns both ways around pylons.
9. Protect the puck from the coach and finish around pylons.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150820120805199

https://youtu.be/58MXn5KgiR0

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.684752992434501/10159324540505931/

ABC PDF's in Alphabetical Order

Posted on: December 01 2015 @ 04:31 PM
By: TomM

Content:

ABC PDF's in Alphabetical Order

The ideas can be used from beginner to pro. It is up to the coach to decide what drills, games, contests and team play ideas are best suited for the players or team they are coaching.
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All of the drill and game ideas for the AAU coaches. The link is and the drills are put together according to individual and team skill topics.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=8411&topic=8411&fbclid=IwAR0TS2Juuht0a6s2IQwAyOnCWO7hPwycJCBmh-SRJUxAcdZBFHGdLcYXxWk#8411

D200 - 3-3 - Czech U20

Posted on: December 02 2015 @ 03:05 PM
By: TomM

Content:

D200 - 3-3 - Czech U20

Key Points:

This is a small area game and good habits like facing the play with and without the puck are crucial. Everyone should cover one player on defense and give close support on offense. Take at least 3 quick strides to open ice when you get the puck and continually create offensive 2-1’s. Give a target and get open.

Description:
1. Play a cross ice game of 3 on 3.
2. Extra players line up along the blue line.
3. Take 30" shifts and pass to a teammate coming on when the whistle blows.
4. Extra players hold the puck in and coach only shoot in a new puck when the puck is out of play.
5. Keep Score!!

* Option: Allow passes to team mates on the blue line.

* Option 2: Both teams skate behind their own net when they come on.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150816231812311

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.685381252371675/10159326784625931/

https://youtu.be/-7jWT9A509g

DT400 Low 3-3 – Pro

Posted on: December 03 2015 @ 06:26 PM
By: TomM

Content:

DT400 Low 3-3 – Pro

Key Points:

Cover one player each from the defensive side. Defend from the net side. Seal sticks to the outside when defending in front. One attacker screen, one shot pass and one get into a one timer position when the puck is at the point. Cycle and create offensive 2-1’s. Pass and get open.

Description:

1. Play 3 on 3 below the circles.
2. Transition to offense by passing to the coach above the circles.
3. Play man to man defense.
4. The coach can pass or shoot.
5. Attackers get open, screen, set picks, cycle to score.
6. Extra players wait near the blueline and rotate in on their own.

* Modified rules can be used to focus on individual skills or team play concepts.

* No one check the Joker at the point but cover one player each.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150102233827366

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.685387565704377/10159326831725931/

https://youtu.be/km0d2MvAobo

DT400 – 3-0, 3-1, 4-2 Puck Support Sequence – U15 Boy’s

Posted on: December 04 2015 @ 04:21 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Wally Kozak does a great job teaching puck support to U15 boy's. They start with 3-0 one touch passing and moving, then a defender is added and they get 3 chances to score. Another attacker and defender join and they play 4-2 one touch. Next they play a transition game of 2-2 with one Joker at the top of the circles. You must pass to the Joker to be on offense. They finish with two Jokers at the point and the Jokers can pass to the team that regrouped with them or shoot.
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DT400 – 3-0, 3-1, 4-2 Puck Support Sequence – U15 Boy’s

Key Points:

Wally Kozak takes U15 boy’s through a puck support sequence. The key is to pass and get open, give a target, have your head up so you can make the next pass, skate to open ice when you get the puck.

Description:

1. Start with 3 players one touching the puck around a triangle in the slot and shooting.
2. Add one defender and allow only one touch.
3. One point for a goal and defenders get a point when the puck is out of play.
4. Offense gets 3 new pucks.
5. Rotate new player in and continue 3-1.
6. Play 4-2 one touch.
7. Shoot when there is an open lane to the net.
8. Focus on players moving to get open.
9. Play a two touch game of 2-2 and to go on offense pass to the one Joker above the circles.
10. Add another Joker at the point. Regroup with a Joker to go onto offense.
11. Low 2 on 2 with 2 Jokers.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150104172708560

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.685397039036763/10159326876675931/

https://youtu.be/lfhl7NVLcBw

C1 - Circle 1-1 - Czech U20

Posted on: December 06 2015 @ 03:47 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C1 - Circle 1-1 - Czech U20

Key Points:

Play a tight gap defending and stay with the attacker after the shot. Attacker protect the puck and make a hard move, get a shot and follow for a rebound. Battle for the first rebound before the attacker leaves to defend and the next attacker watch for when to leave.

Description:

1. Players are in a line outside each blue line.
2. The line-up can be on either side or in the middle.
3. Player 1 circle everyone and shoot.
4. Player 1 skate out and defend vs. player 2.
5. Player 2 leave when player 1 is out to about the hash mark.

* This drill can be done from 1-1 up to a 3-2. With large numbers both groups can alternate leaving from the middle circle.

* This drill has both F and D taking the defensive 1-1 and prepares the F for when they cover the point on a pinch.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150818214247487

https://youtu.be/ZzmIRu9Vxok

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.686026602307140/10159329080655931/

T2-4 - D400 3-2 - Czech U17

Posted on: December 07 2015 @ 02:45 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2-4 - D400 3-2 - Czech U17

Key Points:

Battle hard for the loose puck. Defense and goalie must communicate and D must play from the defensive side. Forwards should double team along the boards to gain the puck and cycle to create openings as well as change the point of attack by passing behind the net.

Description:

1. Start with D1-D2 on the Goal line and F1-F2-F3 at the top of the circles.
2. D's skate to the dots and coach dump the puck in.
3. F1-2-3 and D1-2 battle for the loose puck.
4. Play a low 3-2.
5. Play until a goal, frozen puck or D carries the puck over the top of the circles.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130404160031959

https://youtu.be/vZ8hkQfdBuI

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.686035068972960/10159329104665931/

B600 - Pass and Shot Warm-up – MRU

Posted on: December 09 2015 @ 03:05 PM
By: TomM

Content:

I watched Mount Royal University practice yesterday. Bert Gilling took over last year and has the new CIS program ranked in the top ten in Canada. Bert ran a great practice. I was there looking to buy a new stick at the shop and didn't have my camera bo am doing these drills from memory. I will write up the other two I remember.
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B600 - Pass and Shot Warm-up – MRU

Key Points:

Quick feet, give a target, one touch pass, shoot, follow the shot, rebound, one timer.

Description:

One Touch

- 1 skate backward and exchange passes with 2.
- 1 exchage passes with 3 on the other side.
- 1 shoot, rebound and rebound for next shot.

Double Cross and Drop

- 1 leave across ice and cross and drop with 2.
- 2 skate into the offensive zone and cross and drop with 1.
- 1 cross pass to 2.
- 2 cross and drop to 1 in the neutral zone.
- 1 skate over the blue line and pass to 2 who takes a one timer shot.
- 1-2 go for the rebound.

E1 - 2-0, 3-0 x 2 SO Game – U18 F

Posted on: December 09 2015 @ 03:28 PM
By: TomM

Content:

E1 - 2-0, 3-0 x 2 SO Game – U18 F

Key Points:
Use many variations on the 2-0. One timers, cross and drop, drop and screen, fake pass and shoot, etc..

Description:
There is one point for every goal and each contest gets 20".

A - 1 and 2 attack 2-0 from each line-up.
B - If both teams score each team gets a point and 3-4 go on the next whistle.
C - If only one team scores then they race across to defend and steal the puck from the other team and try to score.
D - Scoring team gets a point.
E - 20" next rep.
F - First team to 20 wins.

The game is from a university practice and the video is from a U18 F team.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2016092511071521

https://youtu.be/ss-rEHpfr5w

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.686046562305144/10159329134515931/

B600 - 4 Passes x 2 – MRU

Posted on: December 09 2015 @ 04:10 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B600 - 4 Passes x 2 – MRU

Key Points:

Give a target, one touch, face the puck, keep skating, shoot and follow the shot, stop for the rebound.

Description:

A - 1-2, 4-5 exchange passes.
B - 1-3, 4-6 exchange passes.
C - 1-5, 4-2 exchange passes.
D - 3 cross pass to 1 and 6 to 4.
E - 1 and 4 skate in, shoot then rebound.
F - 1-1 circle back to rebound for next shot.
G - 3-6 repeat from the other diagonal corners.

B600 - 5-0 RG - 1-0 x 3 - 5-0 Point Shots x 2 - Czech U20

Posted on: December 11 2015 @ 05:13 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B600 - 5-0 RG - 1-0 x 3 - 5-0 Point Shots x 2 - Czech U20

Key Points:

Forwards must time their skating to be available for the pass from the D. D should hinge and pass up. Shoot and follow the shot for a rebound.

Description:

1. Players at the 4 blue lines and pucks about 5 metres inside the lines against the boards.
2. D1 pick up a puck and pass to D2, up to F1 who attacks 1-0 and shoots.
3. D2 get a puck, D2 pass to D1 up to F2 who attacks 1-0 and shoots F1 screen.
4. D1 go back for another puck, D to D and up to F3 who skates in and shoots.
5. D1-D2 follow the attack.
6. D2 get a puck and pass to D1 who takes a point shot.
7. D1 get a puck and pass to D2 who takes a point shot.
8. F1 screen, F2 and F3 be at each side ready for a shot pass, one timer or rebound.
9. D3-D4-F4-F5-F6 repeat the sequence on the other goal.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150816222648553

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.686389265604207/10159330575465931/

https://youtu.be/74yvUHfxVrU

T2 - B4 - 3-0 BO - D Trailer – Pro

Posted on: December 12 2015 @ 03:28 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 - B4 - 3-0 BO - D Trailer – Pro

Key Points:

The defenseman jump up into the rush as the trailer. One forward go hard to the net and the other pass back to the D for a shot. A coach give passive resistance to the rush when they enter the zone.

Description:

1. Players leave from the middle circle toward each end.
2. Coaches shoot a puck into diagonal corners.
3. D1 go back for the puck and make a breakout pass to F1 or F2.
4. Attack 3-1 vs. a coach who gives passive resistance.
5. F2 middle drive, F1 pass back to D1 from the wide lane, D1 shoot.
6. Repeat from each side.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150720230738264

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.686395105603623/10159330591725931/

https://youtu.be/AKzMi_9jyRk

T2 - B4 - 4-0 BO - D Middle Drive – F2 Trail - Pro

Posted on: December 13 2015 @ 04:58 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 - B4 - 4-0 BO - D Middle Drive – F2 Trail - Pro

Key Points:

Players fill the three lanes on the attack. Stop at the net, hit the net and shoot right away. D2 screen and everyone be ready for a rebound.

Description:

1. Leave from the middle circle toward both ends .
2. D1-D2-F1-F2 BO when the coach dumps the puck in.
3. D1 pass to F1 on the boards, F1 pass back to D2, D2 pass to F2 stretching up the wall.
4. F2 skate wide, D2 middle drive hard to the net.
5. F1 pass to F2 trailing in the high slot and F2 shoot.
6. Coach deny a pass to the net.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150720230736731

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.686402238936243/10159330613035931/

https://youtu.be/wzulzAJlacU

T2 – BO - RG - 3-2 With BC - 5-3 - Czech U20

Posted on: December 15 2015 @ 09:00 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 – BO - RG - 3-2 With BC - 5-3 - Czech U20

Key Points:

Breakout low to beat a hard pinching forecheck and drive the defenders backward. Fill the three lanes
and attack with speed using the middle drive and a D joining the attack.

Description:

1. Coach wants the C to swing low and mirror the puck on the breakout.
2. Coach rim the puck so the goalie can stop it.
3. D1 pass behind to D2 who passes to the C who swings below the hash marks.
4. Breakout 5-0 with F1-F2-F3 and regroup with D3-D4 in the far end.
5. F1-2-3 D3-4 attack vs. D1-D2.
6. Coach release F4 to backcheck.
7. F1-F2-F3-D3-D4 play 5-3 vs. D1-D2-F4.
8. Play until the a goal, puck is frozen or defenders carry the puck out of the zone.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150819092648509

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.686407112269089/10159330631195931/

https://youtu.be/JbQ6aEzkyw4

A500 - Skating Agility and Skills Circuit – Pro

Posted on: December 16 2015 @ 03:14 PM
By: TomM

Content:

A500 - Skating Agility and Skills Circuit – Pro

Key Points:

Keep the feet moving when carrying the puck and passing. Carry in the triple threat position and don't cross the hands on the tight forehand turn if under pressure.

Description:

A – Skate around the circle facing the dot. Left ¼, ½, Right ¼, ½. Alternate between forward and backward skating.

B – Weave through 3 pylons near the blueline, cut in from below goal line-shoot, get a puck behind the net and walk out-shoot.

C – Defensemen skate to top of circle, get a puck and skate back, tight inside turn, skate toward the corner and pass to the pointman - drag and shoot.

D – Leave with a puck from the blue line and skate to the goal line. Skate a figure 8 starting outside then turn inside at the blue line, outside low and hard to the blue line.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150719104730786

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.686411492268651/10159330643620931/

https://youtu.be/7p8DznSs4YI

B300 - Pass and Keepaway - U18 G

Posted on: December 17 2015 @ 02:49 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B300 - Pass and Keepaway - U18 G

Key Points:

Use various types of passes and focus on hands away from the body and passing within the stick handling motion with wrist and not slap passes. Focus on puck protection and stick on the puck in the game.

Description:

1. Partners or groups of three skate around the rink passing.
2. Pass forehand, backhand, one backward, etc..
3. Play Keep-away on the whistle.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150522112834477

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.686417562268044/10159330668700931/

https://youtu.be/wAwq6BGRcUs

T2 - 3-0, 3-2, RG 3-2 - Middle Drive – Pro

Posted on: December 18 2015 @ 04:23 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 - 3-0, 3-2, RG 3-2 - Middle Drive – Pro

Key Points:

Carry the puck to the big ice between the dots to pull the D inside and then pass outside for a wide entry over the blue line. Progress to giving a trailer pass to the D who joins as the fourth man on the rush.

Description:

1. F1-F2-F3 attack 3-0. D1-D2 skate red to blue and backward.
2. F1-F2-F3 attack 3-2 with wide entry and middle drive.
3. F1-2-3 regroup with D3-D4 in neutral zone.
4. Attack 5-2 vs. D1-D2 with a middle drive.
5. Middle D join the attack as the trailer.
6. Play out the first rebound until the whistle.
7. Hustle out and the F3-F4-F5 repeat with D3-D4, D5-D6.

* Coach spot a new puck for the regroup.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2015052312173989

https://youtu.be/rw8a4IV4TDw

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.687601725482961/10159334808215931/

T2-4 Breakout 5-2 to Defensive Zone Review – Pro

Posted on: December 19 2015 @ 03:59 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2-4 Breakout 5-2 to Defensive Zone Review – Pro

Key Points:

This is a walkthrough of the breakout and forecheck. The coaches take away one of the passing options and then check to see the players understand the initial positioning in the defensive zone. Always stick on the puck and sticks in the passing lanes.

Description:

1. Start in the neutral zone with 5 offensive and 2 defensive players.
2. Skate up then back into the zone on the whistle.
3. Coach shoot in the puck and forecheck.
4. Breakout 5-3 vs. the coach and two defensemen.
5. Attack with a middle drive and one D join as a trailer.
6. Play out the 5-2 attack until the whistle.
7. On whistle a coach takes the puck into the far end.
8. Players skate to their place in the defensive zone based on 1-2-3-4-5 and stop.
9. Player come back to 'One on and a Box behind.1 on and a box behind.
10. 1 on the puck carrier, 2 support low within a stick length the second attacker, 3 in front halfway to third attacker.
11. 4 mid slot and 5 puck side point.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150103004514438

https://youtu.be/BH_pX9741VA

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.687611942148606/10159334854995931/

T2 - 5-4 PP - Russian U20

Posted on: December 20 2015 @ 03:50 PM
By: TomM

Content:

I have used some of this video before but the focus here is to show how the Russians constantly move, go from high to low, go from side to side below the goal line and rotate side to side at the point. There is zero standing still and one timer passes and shots are the focus. The constant moving and changing the point of attack creates seams for passes for one timers and back door plays. I have watched hundreds of power play practices with pro and U20 teams around the world and this is the best I have watched. Overload to 1-3-1 diamond to spread to slot set. Point of attack high, low, point. It takes great skill to be able to one touch and skate head up with the puck but if you can do it scoring chances are created constantly.
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T2 - 5-4 PP - Russian U20

Key Points:

Either the puck or the player moves and they continually switch positions low and at the point and change the point of attack low by skating behind the net. Pass low to get the pk to ‘Stare’ and sneak into a seam behind for a one timer. I watched them play an ex game and they scored with the low spread with a pass and one timer. Never stand still with the puck.

Description:

1. 5-4 in one end.
2. Start with an overload.
3. Rotate into a diamond 1-3-1.
4. Pass low and the player move behind the net for a low diamond 1-3-1.
5. Sometimes rotate into a low 2-1-2 spread with two attackers below the goal line.
6. Mostly left handed shots so one timers are from the goalies left side.
7. Player on the hash always has an easy outlet to the point or below the goal line.
8. Constant movement side to side with points sneaking in for a one timer.
9. D skate one side to the other with the puck and switch sides.
10. Tap to the middle player who can shoot or pass to anyone.
11. Continually go side to side to change the point of attack and spread the PK.

* Mostly one touch passes and lateral skating looking for one timer shots.

https://youtu.be/eEhVKbs7B5Y

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.687621648814302/10159334888250931/

B202 - Regroup x 2-Shot - U17

Posted on: December 22 2015 @ 03:46 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B202 - Regroup x 2-Shot - U17

Key Points:

Face the puck at all times and give a target. Follow the shot for a rebound and shoot while skating.

Descriptions:

1. A’s leave from diagonal lines and pass to B’s at the opposite blue line.
2. A’s skate to the red line facing the puck and get a return pass from B’s.
3. A’s now skate toward the original end to the red line and exchange passes with C’s.
4. A’s skate in and shoot then circle back to rebound for the next shooter.
5. B’s repeat in the other direction making passes to the first player in each line and shoot.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150820113007194

https://youtu.be/5LJt8DsprI8

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.688064422103358/10159336287660931/

Jasper December Hockey Camp 2015

Posted on: December 24 2015 @ 05:37 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Jasper Hockey Camp

For the last many years Jasper Minor Hockey has brought Gaston and I up to do a 3 days camp. The last five years my son Jim has come as well. Two groups 5-8 and 9-15 with a mix of girl's and boy's. The young ones get on hour of skating with Gaston and one of hockey with me and Jim. The older ones get one hour of skating and 75 minutes of hockey per day. It is a beautiful drive up. Good highway driving to Lake Louise then 225 km. up highway 93 of an ice covered mountain pass with cliffs on both sides.

The description below is for the game organization and the first video is about the whole camp and not just the games and shows skating and puck handling and the little guys playing hand hockey between the skating and hockey sessions.
the other three video show the players doing the skating warm up with Gaston, young group playing a King's Court tournament and the older group doing a battle game of 1 vs. 1 vs. 1.

I love the place, the people and doing this camp.
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D - Game Organization for the Jasper Camp

Key Points:

Play 3 cross ice games at once. Six one net games at once, two nets on each goal line. Combine the way you use the nets. Basic principle is the larger the team the more group activity and the smaller the team the more individual activity.

Description:

1 - Cross ice one net games, two pass, bounce off boards or pass to resting teammate.
2 - Puck or different balls at each game. Switch balls every 5 minutes.
3 - Passing rules, 2-3 passes, 2" with puck, one touch, only forehand, backhand, saucer.
4 - You must make an escape move before a pass or shot, only one pass allowed.
5 – The older group played 8-8 full ice with the rule there must be at least one pass in each zone.

This video shows the little kid's playing, the older group skating and the 5-8 year olds on the ice doing puck handling and games.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20151224115337501

Skating Edges and Balance Warm up with Gaston Schaeffer, King's court tournament with the young group and 1-1-1 everyone for themselves battles with the older group.

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.687646625478471/10159334988675931/

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.687646625478471/10159335005665931/

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.687646625478471/10159335000910931/

T2-4 - Low BO 5-0 Back 3-2 - Czech U20

Posted on: December 28 2015 @ 04:08 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2-4 - Low BO 5-0 Back 3-2 - Czech U20

Key Points:

Centre swing low below the hash marks and mirror the movement of the puck and support a pass to the wing from below the puck for a tip back.

Description:

1. Either dump the puck in or shoot so the goalie must handle the puck.
2. D1 to D2 with the centre mirroring the puck below the hash marks.
3. Attack 5-0 with the middle drive.
4. F1-F2-F3 turn back and attack 3-2 .
5. Repeat with D3-D4-F4-F5-F6 starting at the other end.

* Attack with speed and create a 2-1 vs. one defender.

* Add the D joining the 5-0 as the 4th attacker.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150819083014213

https://youtu.be/l3BcEUzjfhg

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7239&topic=7563#7563

T2 - 4-0 Breakout Options-Regroup 2-1 – Pro

Posted on: December 29 2015 @ 03:18 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 - 4-0 Breakout Options-Regroup 2-1 – Pro

Key Points:

Defense work on the various breakout options, go, wheel, over, up, reverse, counter. The coach take away an option and the player has to read the pressure and make a good decision. On the regroup and breakout the supporting forwards must post up on the wall and come across the middle and attack with speed on the 2-1.

Description:

1. Coach shoot the puck in and forecheck.
2. D1-D2-F1-F2 breakout together towards D3-D4.
3. Skate out to the red line then regroup with D3-D4.
4. F1-F2 attack 2-1 vs. D1.
5. The second coach shoot a puck into the other end and forecheck.
6. D3-D4 read the pressure and breakout with F3-F4.
7. Regroup with D5-D6 or D2-D5 if only 6 D.
8. Continue this flow.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150516130806620

https://youtu.be/Fsw-dxA0Njw

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7239&topic=7564#7564

T2 – Breakout – 3-1 D Join Rush - Pro

Posted on: December 31 2015 @ 04:15 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 – Breakout – 3-1 D Join Rush - Pro

Key Points:

Two defense and two forwards attack and one defenseman join the rush. Attack with speed through the neutral zone and get a shot on the rush.

Description:

1. D1 skate up and back then get a puck from coach and wheel around net.
2. D2 is in front and F1-F2 skate into the zone from both sides.
3. D1 make a breakout pass and follow the play up to the far blue line.
4. D2-F1-F2 attack 3-1 with a middle drive vs. D3.
5. D4 breakout D5-F3-F4 in the other direction vs. D1.

* Any of the 4 attackers can shoot on the rush.

* F1-F2-D2 fill the three lanes on the rush and attack with the middle drive.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150518121700646

https://youtu.be/YuffpdMsLa4

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.688080528768414/10159336336790931/

D200 - Small 3-3 Power Play Game - Pro W

Posted on: January 01 2016 @ 05:01 PM
By: TomM

Content:

D200 - Small 3-3 Power Play Game - Pro W

Key Points:

All passes and shots are one timers. Follow through at the target and you will hit the net. Play 30-45”.

Description:

1. Nets are on the outside of the middle circle.
2. Each team has one player in front to their net and a player on each side.
3. Coach pass in a puck and try to score with one touch shots and passes.
4. Play 45” and rotate players.

* Move into open passing lanes and have the stick back ready to shoot or pass.

* Keep score.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2015051811084039

https://youtu.be/skBqRY3xcf0

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.688098405433293/10159336382535931/

Finland Practice Techniques

Posted on: January 03 2016 @ 04:30 PM
By: TomM

Content:

I started studying International Hockey in 1977 when George Kingston brought in international coaches to do a two week 40 hour course each July at the U of Calgary. He organized it during Stampede Week so these coaches could experience the Western Canadian culture. George was the coach of the university men's team and Dean of PE. He spent a year traveling around the world and staying in places like Russia to study the international game and then moved on to the NHL as an assistant and then co-head coach of San Jose with Bob Murdoch. I attended during all nine summers the course was held.

This week I am going to put together forum posting featuring drills and games from various countries to compare coaching styles. Yesterday was women's hockey and today Finland. The subject fits with the site as our first book is 'Hockey Coaching The ABC's of International Hockey. I have also been lucky enough to go to Finland to present, run hockey schools, go to seminars and visit my good friend and IIHF Hall of Famer Juhani Wahlsten.

The pdf. at the bottom has links that you can click on to open the Forum postings of drills, games and articles that demonstrate the Finnish sports culture.
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Finland Practice Techniques

These practices are either done by Finnish players or run by coaches from Finland. They run excellent practices.
Finland Jr. Team Practice
Floorball: Off ice game used in Scandinavia
Understanding the history of International Hockey
Why are Finnish Goalies So Good
Off-ice Training With Finnish Youth Players

Comparison of Practice Styles
Comparison of practice techniques from U20 to NHL teams, to NHL prospects to European pro’s.

Open the pdf. and all of these titles are links that take you to the Forum posting that has diagrams, descriptions a video link and a pdf. with everything that can be saved.

Most of the players in the U17 drills above were on the Finland U20 Team that just won the 2016 World Championships in the final vs. the Russian U20 team who demonstrate the drills a few postings below.

Czech Repubublic Practice Ideas

Posted on: January 04 2016 @ 10:11 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Coaches may wonder 'Why focus on a specific nations practice styles.'
The other hockey nations in the top group don't have near the amount of players that Canada and the USA have so they have to do a fantastic job of developing the players they have. Canada and the USA have about 500 000 players each. Sweden and Finland about 50 000, Russia less, the former Czechoslovakia had about 80 000 and Slava Lener who heads Czech hockey told me that combined the Czech and Slovaks have 32 000. The other countries in the top group have less than 10 000.

So they have to do a great job when they practice. As Erkka Westerlund told me years ago, 'we can't cut an 11 year old player because he is a late developer. We have to develop each player to the best of our abilities.'

I started paying attention to how other nations practice and this is an example from the Czech Republic.
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The PDF at the bottom has these same titles and links that can be clicked on and take you to the Forum posting with the drill description, diagram and video link

Czech Repubublic Practice Ideas
Hockey Story Worth Knowing

Gustav Bubník hockey player imprisoned in the Communist era.

Open the pdf. and all of these titles are links that take you to the Forum posting that has diagrams, descriptions a video link and a pdf. with everything that can be saved.

Russian Practice Methods

Posted on: January 05 2016 @ 03:11 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Russian Practice Methods

The Russians do the best passing in practice that I have seen. Their point shot practice with switches is a key to the power play they use that switches from high to low, spread to 1-3-1 Diamond to Overload. I coached in Austria with Vladimir Jursinov who was with Tikonov during the Soviet domination of international hockey and was head coach in the 98 Olympics and a dominant figure in Russian hockey now. So a few of the drills are his but non Russian teams are doing them.

Open the attached pdf. at the bottom and click on the Blue Title and it will take you to the Forum posting with the diagram, description and video link on the hockeycoachingabc.com site. Click on the YouTube link and it takes you to the video.

Swedish Coaching Methods

Posted on: January 06 2016 @ 02:26 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Swedish Coaching Methods

Series of Video Clips with English Sub-titles

A - Equipment and Skating Technique - Video Clips
S - Skill Technique - Video Clips on Technique - Sweden
Defenseman Offensive Skills - Sw
Puck Handling Skills - Sweden, Russia, Finland

Open the pdf. and all of these titles are links that take you to the Forum posting that has diagrams, descriptions a video link and a pdf. with everything that can be saved.

Youth Hockey Drills – U15-U18

Posted on: January 07 2016 @ 04:18 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Youth Hockey Drills – U15-U18

Open the pdf. and all of these titles are links that take you to the Forum posting that has diagrams, descriptions a video link and a pdf. with everything that can be saved.

Slovakia, Swiss, Danish, Canada U20 Practice Ideas

Posted on: January 08 2016 @ 03:06 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Slovakia, Swiss, Danish, Canada U20 Practice Ideas

These are drills and games from other U20 teams. Everyone uses the same basic practice formations that we code in the ABC system.

Practice Ideas Summary

Posted on: January 08 2016 @ 04:25 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Practice Ideas Summary

The pdf. is a great summary of the individual and team skills that have been posted on the site. It may be the easiest way to access the material and see if it is something you want to use in your practices.

Hundreds of drills and games. Drills include game situations like 1-1, 2-1, 2-2, etc. Passing, shooting, skating, specialty teams.

Pro Practice Methods

Posted on: January 09 2016 @ 06:44 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Pro Practice Methods

These practice activities done by pro teams around the hockey world. There are about 220 examples and are written up in the ABC Coaches Forum. If you click on the link it takes you to the posting which has a description, diagram and video link as well as a pdf. With all of these things that you can save if you like the practice idea.

I am not going to paste the list here because it is very long with about 230 drills and games. They are in the attached pdf. and when clicked on they take you to the Forum posting. I will also attach a list of pro drills that are only in the video section and many of them haven't been written up yet.

Summary of International Methods

Posted on: January 11 2016 @ 03:18 AM
By: TomM

Content:

Comparing International Coaching Methods

Coaches,

This is a summary of the over 1000 international drills and practice activities that were posted over the last week. It was a huge project. Each drill takes at least 3 hours to prepare and post and it is a compilation or over 10 years of putting the pdf.s together. The goal is to help coaches so they can help the players 'Enjoy the Game.'

I have spent quite a bit of time the last few weeks putting together pdf.s that compare how various groups practice by putting links to the Forum postings of drills and games. Each posting has a description, diagram, video link and a pdf. that can be saved.

Most of the gold winning Finnish Jr. team were here two years ago with the U17 team that won the Mac's. The Russian U20 team is the one they played in the final last week. If you save the PDF.s at the bottom of each posting you can click on the titles to go to the drill.

Drills from High Level Female Teams
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7239&topic=7572#7572

Finland Practice Techniques
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7239&topic=7573#7573

Czech Republic Coaching Ideas
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7239&topic=7574#7574

Russian Practice Methods
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7239&topic=7576#7576

Swedish Coaching Methods
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7239&topic=7578#7578

Youth Hockey Drills – U15-U18
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7239&topic=7579#7579

Slovakia, Swiss, Danish, Canada U20 Practice Ideas
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7239&topic=7580#7580

Practice Idea by Topic: 1-1, 2-1, etc.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7239&topic=7581#7581

Pro Practice Ideas
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7239&topic=7583#7583

YouTube Playlist - Current Playlist Constantly Updated
https://www.youtube.com/@tommolloy4792/playlists

I have been updating the pdf's to incluce the YouTube link. I post them at this link.
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9h55OSul3JZSMaQyTNg?e=Y8gmtY

There are over 1000 different drills, so the easiest way to use them is to open the pdf. and save it. Then open the pdf. on each topic and save it. Open the various links to Forum postings and if you like the drill or game then save the pdf. at the bottom of each posting.

Czech Republic and Practice Ideas on YouTube

Posted on: January 17 2016 @ 11:44 PM
By: TomM

Content:

For those having problems opening some the video files.I posted them on YouTube. The titles without a YouTube video have a video on this site only.

The pdf. contains the same links to YouTube and the links to the drills posted on the Forum.

Czech Republic and Practice Ideas on YouTube

Russian Practice Ideas - You Tube Video

Posted on: January 19 2016 @ 03:33 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Russian Practice Ideas - You Tube Video

These videos are from the 2012 and 2016 Russian U20 team practices, presentations made by Russian legendary coach Vladimir Jursinov, ‘Jursi’ running drills in Austria where I coached with him or and a few with my team doing his drills that I have no video of. There are also some video clips that have been sent to me from Kevin Sullivan. You can see the ‘joy in playing’ when Russians practice. The coaches love to play in the games and shoot around after practice. There is one clip of Datsyuk leading his teammates in some stickhandling after a Detroit practice.

T2 - 5-0 Breakout Options Routine - Russian U20

Posted on: January 21 2016 @ 05:01 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 - 5-0 Breakout Options Routine - Russian U20

Key Points:

Coach alternate dumping the puck to each side and also rim or shoot so the goalie handles it. Practice the various breakout options. D to D, D to C, D to W, go, reverse, counter, wheel.

Description:

1. Two units of five wait near the red line to break out of each end.
2. Coach at each end shoot the puck in.
3. Unit of 5 break out using various options.
4. Pass to the coach.
5. Coach shoot the puck in and the other unit break out.
6. Continue rotating and practice the various options.

*This is a good routine to do at the start of practice to review the breakout and get everyone involved.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20150818215750296

https://youtu.be/dJ-gmPtTcHM

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.688240598752407/10159336874520931/

International Ice Hockey Drills – U17

Posted on: January 21 2016 @ 07:50 PM
By: TomM

Content:

International Ice Hockey Drills – U17

These drills are from a U17 camp July 2015. Most have a description and diagram and if you open the attached PDF and click on the title it will take you there. They all have a YouTube link to the video. The ones where the title is not a link haven’t been posted on the Forum as yet.

Open the pdf. and click on the Blue title to take you to the Forum posting of the drill or game.

International Ice Hockey Drills - NA U20

Posted on: January 23 2016 @ 04:50 PM
By: TomM

Content:

The drills below are examples of the North American U20 coaching style. Lots of 'command style' with the coaches very involved in all aspects of each drill. The U17 drills posted above are also from NA practices and are very coach centred. If we wonder why there is little creativity in the game now we only need to look at how we train players to be Robotic.

International Ice Hockey Drills - NA U20

International Ice Hockey Drills – Finland You Tube

Posted on: January 24 2016 @ 09:58 PM
By: TomM

Content:

International Ice Hockey Drills – Finland YouTube

These are videos of skills and team play done by teams from Finland.

International Ice Hockey Drills A-B – YouTube - Pro

Posted on: January 26 2016 @ 08:57 PM
By: TomM

Content:

International Ice Hockey Drills A-B – YouTube - Pro

Below is a list of drills for individual, partner and team skills done by pro teams. The list has the name of the drill and the link to a YouTube video of the drill. The list is also on the PDF. attached at the bottom. There is also a PDF. that lists to Forum posting of the drills that have been done so far. The posting has a description, diagram and link to the video posted on this site.

A – Skating, Individual Skills

International Ice Hockey Drills A-B – YouTube - Pro

C – Game Situation Drills YouTube – Pro

Posted on: January 27 2016 @ 05:01 AM
By: TomM

Content:

C – Game Situation Drills YouTube – Pro

The first PDF below has the YouTube video links and the second has links to the drills I have posted on the Forum which have a description, diagram and link to a video on this site.

D-DT-E-F-G Site and YouTube Links - Pro

Posted on: January 29 2016 @ 05:47 PM
By: TomM

Content:

D-DT-E-F-G Site and YouTube Links - Pro

These practice activities done by pro teams around the hockey world. If you click on the blue link it takes you to the YouTube video.With all of these things that you can save if you like the practice idea. When the title is not blue it is only a YouTube video link.

This posting has D-Games, DT-Transition Games, E-Shootouts and Contests, F-Skating for Fitness, G-Goaltending done by pro teams.

When the title below doesn't have a video link it is a link to a Forum posting when you open the PDF which has a description, diagram and video link as well as a pdf. that can be saved if you want to add the drill to your data base.

T1-3 - Technical Skills YouTube - Pro

Posted on: January 30 2016 @ 04:20 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T1-3 - Technical Skills YouTube - Pro

T1 – Teaching Individual Offensive Skills, T3 – Teaching Individual Defensive Skills

T coded drills focus on the DETAILS of the game. They are A and B skills taught and supervised by a coach who is focused on technique. T1 drills focus on the first game playing role of individual offensive skills and T3 on the third game playing role of individual defensive skills.

T – Team Play Instruction – YouTube - Pro

Posted on: January 30 2016 @ 08:04 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T – Team Play Instruction – YouTube - Pro

Tactical Skills: T2 - Second game playing role of Team Offensive Skill. T4 - Fourth game playing role of Team Defensive Skill. T2-4 means both are being taught at the same time.

The first PDF. has links to the YouTube video of the drills and the second has links to the Forum postings which have a description, diagram and video link to this site of each activity. These video clips show how the game is played today with four on the attack, back pressure, strong and weak side pinch, stretch passing, diamond power play, diamond pk with a fall under, middle drive attack and many other ideas.

International Ice Hockey Drills – YouTube Videos - Female Teams

Posted on: February 03 2016 @ 09:14 PM
By: TomM

Content:

International Ice Hockey Drills – YouTube Videos - Female Teams

There are about 180 practice drills and games done by college, U18, U20 and Pro female teams. There is a lot of individual skill work plus game situations and team play.

Female team drill postings with diagrams, description and video are listed in the PDF attached at the bottom of this posting.

There are two PDF.s below. The first has the YouTube links like the posting above and the second has links to the drills that have been posted in the Forum and have description, diagram and a video link on this site. There are many videos that I haven't done Forum posting for as yet.

B4 - D Pass x 3 Point Shot – Pro

Posted on: February 04 2016 @ 04:16 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B4 - D Pass x 3 Point Shot – Pro

Key Points:

Pass while skating, give a target, shoot, rebound, screen and tip. Forward time the skating to be open when the D can pass.

Description:

Players leave from the middle circle and the pucks are just above the top of the circle.

1. D1 on each side get a puck from the coach.
2. F1's stretch to the blue line and F2 swing lower down the middle.
3. D1’s pass to F1’s at the far blue line.
4. F1's touch pass back to F2's who skate in, shoot, rebound, screen.
5. D1’s get another puck and pass to F3 cutting across the middle; F3’s shoot.
6. D1’s get another puck and pass to F1 who has circled back to the far wing.
7. F1’s shoot then get a puck from the corner to pass to D1.
8. D1’s follow F1 and take the pass then drag and shoot.
9. F1-F2-F3 spread across in front to screen, one time or tip a shot pass.

* F1 can also pass then cycle high and down the middle.

https://youtu.be/s7l4jLzFklA

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160204094420608

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.689108791998921/10159339969615931/

T2 - Power Play BO-RG Sequence – Pro

Posted on: February 05 2016 @ 04:59 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 - Power Play BO-RG Sequence – Pro

Key Points:

Time the skating to be available for a pass. Move the puck up ice quickly. Be there for the touch back on the stretch pass. Enter the zone and pass back to the D on the boards. Support from all three lanes on the regroup. Any power play option can be worked on this way.

Description:

1. Power play unit breakout a puck dumped in by the coach.
2. D1 go back for the puck.
3. F1 swing to D1's forehand corner D2 other corner.
4. F2 either swing low with F1 or come across the high slot.
5. F3 stretch at the far blue line and cut across to get open or post up to touch back.
6. Move the puck up quickly and cross the blue line past the top of the circle.
7. Kick the puck back to the strong side D and set up the power play.
8. Create one scoring chance and coach blow the whistle.
9. Do a second breakout using a different pass option.
10. On the second rep first do a breakout-attack then a regroup-attack.
11. Coach spot a new puck near the far blue line for the regroup.
12. Each group of five do two breakouts then the breakout-regroup rep.

https://youtu.be/X9unAkVA1QM

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160205105511327

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.689103141999486/10159339950865931/

ABC of International Hockey Curriculum: Progressive Scope and Sequence

Posted on: February 07 2016 @ 04:07 PM
By: TomM

Content:

ABC's of International Hockey Curriculum: Progressive Scope and Sequence

I have just posted a ridiculous amount of coaching ideas that can be used from beginners to pro. You have to decide which exercises or games are best for your level. Ability is more important than age. Too easy bores and too difficult frustrates.

Suggested Progression:

Beginners-First Two Years of Hockey
A - Introduction to skating, puck handling, shooting.
D - Games mostly SAG.
E - Shootouts and contest.
O - Off-ice should be playing many games to develop athleticism and split vision as well as tumbling.

Third and Fourth Year
A - Skating, shoot, puck handle.
B - Introductory passing.
C - Situation drills. Mostly 1-1, 2-1
D - Games mostly SAG.
E - Shootouts and contests.
G - Goalie basics.
O - Off-ice should be playing many games to develop athleticism and split vision as well as tumbling and games that require decision making. Focus on health related fitness, muscle strength, muscle endurance, cardiovascular fitness, ideal % of body fat, flexibility and continue this at every level.

Fifth and Sixth Year
A - Skating, shoot, puck handle.
B - Passing and partner work.
C - Situation drills 1-1 to 3-3.
D - Games mostly SAG but also full ice scrimmage with rules.
DT - Introduce transition games.
E - Shootouts and contests.
G - Goalie basics crease movement, angles.
T1-T3 - Work on introductory individual offensive and defensive technique.
T2-4 - Introduce team play, breakouts, dzone coverage, forecheck, all based on 1-2-3-4-5 read and react.
O - Off-ice should be playing many games to develop athleticism and split vision as well as tumbling for body awareness and games that require decision making, introduce combatives like wrestling.

Year Seven and Eight
A - Skating, shoot, puck handle.
B - Passing and timing, partner practice ind. offensive and defensive skills.
C - Situation drills 1-1 to 5-5.
D - Games SAG and full ice team play scrimmage.
DT - Transition games.
E - Shootouts and contests.
G - Goalie training.
T1-T3 - Work on individual offensive and defensive technique.
T2-4 - Team play based on 1-2-3-4-5 and power play - penalty killing.
O - Off-ice should be playing many games to develop athleticism and split vision as well as tumbling for body awareness and games that require decision making, combatives like wrestling, competitions that separate the upper and lower body.

Year Nine and Ten (Conventional Wisdom is that it takes ten years to become really proficient at anything and my experience is that this is a true statement.)
A - Skating, shoot, puck handle.
B - Passing and timing, partner practice ind. offensive and defensive skills.
C - Situation drills 1-1 to 5-5.
D - Games SAG and full ice team play scrimmage.
DT - Transition games.
E - Shootouts and contests.
F - Quickness and agility skating.
G - Goalie training
T1-T3 - Work on individual offensive and defensive technique.
T2-4 - Team play based on 1-2-3-4-5 and power play - penalty killing.
O - Off-ice - many sports, begin core training, work on speed, agility, coordination, reaction time and power. Do circuits that use light weights, heavy sticks, Russian Box, competitions that separate the upper and lower body.

Year Eleven and Up
All of the training but learn to do everything at top speed, eliminate extra movement for efficiency. Become a player with 270 degree vision and 360 degree skills. The A and B drills are used for warm-up.

Creating a Practice Plan to Share with Your Team

I use the TC Whiteboard planning template, which is a doc. file. It enables me to copy and paste descriptions and diagrams from the pdf.s.

Practice Planning Template – TC Whiteboard

(sample practice is attached at the bottom)

I use the Word Template from Technicoach. I chose a pdf of the drill or game we will use, then copy and paste it to this template. I am posting a link to folders of pdf's and at the bottom is the word template as well as an up to date list of YouTube links to the same drills. I constantly update both the folders and the YouTube links as they are added to the data base.

https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9hYAFVz7192QVg6jS8Q?e=m21tdx

Practice Word Template is below the list of folders.

Flow of a practice.

Have a Practice Theme with a Learning Progression.

Rotate practice themes between Game Playing Roles: (based on the stage of development as outlined above)
1 - Individual offensive skill.
2 - Team offensive skill.
3 - Individual defensive skill.
4 - Team defensive skill.

- Off-ice dynamic warm-up before practice. No static stretching on the ice at the start of practice as static stretching relaxes the muscles. This should be done off ice after practice.

- Skating edges, balance, puck control to activate both the muscles and nervous system using drills or games.

- Drills to practice the skill.

- Put the lesson learned into a game situation.

- End practice with a shoot-out or contest that goes with the practice theme.

The ABC's of International Hockey Curriculum - Beginner to Pro

Posted on: February 08 2016 @ 02:19 PM
By: TomM

Content:

This is the curriculum Juhani Wahlsten and I produced for Austrian Ice Hockey. All the material posted on this site is meant to constantly update the material.

The major obstacle in most sports is that there is no consistent curriculum with a 'scope and sequence' to develop the skills, habits and game understanding to be effective players. Juhani Wahlsten and I developed this sequential program (with lots of input from the great Russian coach Vladimir Jursinov and Finnish Olympic coach Erkka Westerlund) and put it together for the Austrian Hockey Association and as a supplement to the program in Finland. The idea of this site is to continually update the material as the game changes and new practice and team play ideas are developed. Below is the original program plus links to pdf's with hundreds of new drills, games and team play ideas from all over the hockey world.

The two themes of our ABC's of International Hockey program are:

'Enjoy the Game"

"The Game is the Greatest Coach"

The entire curriculum was developed with these two themes in the forefront.

The ABC's of International Hockey Curriculum - Beginner to Pro

ABC's of International Hockey Level 0-1

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=6996&topic=6996#6996

To supplement Level 0-1 these levels take drills and games coded: A1, A2, A200, B1, D2, D200, D3, D300, D4, D400, D5, D500, E1. From the Dropbox link below.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5oqoxcnk6scos66/AADRDVD5q_TXKqPA85fmESdxa?dl=0

Hockey Coaching ABC Level Two

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=6997&topic=6997#6997

To supplement Level 2 add drills and games coded: A2, A200, B2, B200, B3, B300, B4, D1, D100, D2, D200, D3, D300, D4, D400, E1, G.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5oqoxcnk6scos66/AADRDVD5q_TXKqPA85fmESdxa?dl=0

Hockey Coaching ABC Level Three

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=6998&topic=6998#6998

To supplement Level Three use A2, A200, A3, A300, for review, B1, B2, B200, B3, B300, B4, B400, B5, B500, B6, B600, B7, C1, C2, C3 all of the D Games, E1 all of the shoot-outs, G.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5oqoxcnk6scos66/AADRDVD5q_TXKqPA85fmESdxa?dl=0

ABC's of International Hockey Coaching ABC Level Four

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7000&topic=7000#7000

Supplement Level 4 with A200, B3, B300, B4, B5, B500, B400, B6, B600, C2, C3, C6, C600, D1, D100, D2, D200, D4, D400, T1, T2, T3, T4, E1, F, G.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5oqoxcnk6scos66/AADRDVD5q_TXKqPA85fmESdxa?dl=0

ABC’s of International Hockey Advanced Levels 5-6

ABC Transition Book Levels 5 and 6

http://1drv.ms/1p1vekF

Levels 5-6 focus on transition, advanced drills and team play. All of the DT transition games, B6, B600, B200, B202, C6, C600, D100, T1, T2, T3, T4, T1-3, T2-4, E1, F, G, O.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7000&topic=7000#7000

Additional drills and games and all of the T1-T2-T3-T4 drills and games are in the dropbox.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5oqoxcnk6scos66/AADRDVD5q_TXKqPA85fmESdxa?dl=0

As you move through the levels into the more difficult material the beginning levels are used for warm-up and review.

T2-4 Low 3-3 – Pro

Posted on: February 11 2016 @ 03:00 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2-4 Low 3-3 – Pro

Key Points:

Players line up at the top of the circles and play a low 3 on 3. Defender pass to the coach if they get the puck. You can break into two groups and have all of the players attack and defend.

Description:

1. Three forwards vs. two D and one F.
2. Start with the coach passing to one of the attacking forwards.
3. Defenders cover one attacker each and stay on the defensive side.
4. Closest defender be aggressive and have ‘stick on the puck and body on body’ positioning on F1.
5. Second closest be within a stick length of the second attacker F2.
6. Third closest be half way to their F3 and pressure if he gets a pass.
7. Return to the mid-slot if you lose your man.
8. Attackers cycle and change the point of attack by passing behind the net.
9. Attackers rotate so there is always a high F3 ready to shoot or backcheck.

* D1 make the original challenge when the puck is in the corner.

* F1 defend if the puck is at the hash or high slot and D2 start from the slot.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160211085603682

https://youtu.be/7F5CwkD9kF4

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.688272892082511/10159336977335931/

The progression for 3 on 3 principles practice in this drill transfer to any 3 on 3 SAG or a full ice scrimmage. i.e. Quick transition game of 3 on 3.

C3 - RG 2-0 RG 2-1 – Pro

Posted on: February 12 2016 @ 03:48 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C3 - RG 2-0 RG 2-1 – Pro

Key Points:

Pass while skating. Give a target. Game like support with one forward in the middle lane and one in the strong side lane and don’t cross. One touch pass as much as possible. Forwards finish the attack and work to score a goal.

Description:

1. Forwards wait on each side inside the blue line and D on one side in the middle.
2. F1-F2 leave from one end and regroup with D1 at one blue line.
3. F1-F2 regroup with D2 at the opposite blue line.
4. F1-F2 continue down the ice and attack 2-0 until a goal or frozen puck.
5. F3-F4 leave from the other end and regroup with D2 then F3-F4 regroup with D1.
6. F3-F4 attack 2-1 vs. D2.
7. F5-F6, F7-F8 repeat with D3-D4.

* This sequence can be done with 1-3 F’s and 1 or 2 D.

* Make one or two touch passes and one touch shots. Shoot to score and get the rebounds.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160212094517318

https://youtu.be/XnUBFjz9lF8

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.688272892082511/10159336977335931

B600 - Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Pass-Shoot - Czech U20

Posted on: February 16 2016 @ 02:41 AM
By: TomM

Content:

B600 - Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Pass-Shoot - Czech U20

Key Points:

Give a target, shoot and follow the shot for a rebound, shoot to score, shoot where the goalie ain’t, shoot where the goalie is coming from and not where he is going.

Description:

A. 1 and 3 leave from diagonal blue lines and skate to the red line and back.
B. 1 and 3 skate forward around the middle circle and get a pass from 2 and 4.
C. 5 and 7 leave, skate up, back around and get passes from 6 and 8.
D. Shoot, follow the shot for a rebound and then rebound for the next shooter.

* Progression is to give and go with the next shooter or defend and play a 1 on 1.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150816224916779

https://youtu.be/7ZvDL71djCw

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.688291382080662/10159337080455931/

T1 - B2 - D to D and Shot Routine - Russian U20

Posted on: February 16 2016 @ 04:47 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T1 - B2 - D to D and Shot Routine - Russian U20

Key Points:

Practice skating along the line and shoot with one timers or quick shots.

Description:

1. Coaches pass to the D on either side.
2. D pair take 4 shots
3. Start D1 skate inside the dots and pass to D2 who shoots while moving, D2 repeat to D1.
4. D1 next skate inside the dots and pass to D2 who continues skating and pass back to D1 who shoots.
5. Repeat coach-D2-D1-D2 and shoot from the middle.
6. Second sequence is cross and switch sides then a one timer shot.
7. Coach to D1 who skates to the other side and D2 skate behind to switch sides.
8. D1 pass to D2 who shoots from the mid-point if he is on his off-wing.
9. D2 pass back to D1 who shoots from the top of the circle if only D1 can take a one timer shot.

* If there are no coaches to pass then put pucks inside the blue line on both sides.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150818171319102

https://youtu.be/JQevc5ijK8E

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.688294862080314/10159337091515931/

T2-4 - D400 -Low 2-2 – 3-3 - Czech U20

Posted on: February 18 2016 @ 05:35 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2-4 - D400 -Low 2-2 – 3-3 - Czech U20

Key Points:

Defenders communicate and keep their head on a swivel to always know where their man and the puck are. Play from the defensive side with the stick on the puck and body on body. The closest defender be in contact with the attacker and the second man within a stick length. On the 3-3 the third defender be halfway to the third attacker. Attackers fight to get on the offensive side and create 2-1’s.

Description:

1. Players wait for their turn above the circles.
2. Start with F1 in the corner with the puck and F2 below the goal line on the far side.
3. D1 faces F1 in the corner and D2 is in front of the net.
4. Play a 2-2 below the circles for about 20”.
5. Switch to 3-3 with F1 again starting in the corner, F2 in front and F3 in the high slot.
6. Defend man on man.
7. Closest defender tight on the puck carrier, second closest within a stick length and third halfway.
8. Defend from the net side, stick on the puck and body on body.
9. Box out and control the stick in front of the net.
10. Attackers create 2-1’s, use give and go passes, protect the puck.
11. Pass behind the net to change the point of attack.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150819083013222

https://youtu.be/8RWPbERrN38

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.688298228746644/10159337104475931/

T2-4 - PP vs Passive PK - PP vs Active PK

Posted on: February 19 2016 @ 04:01 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2-4 - PP vs Passive PK - PP vs Active PK

Key Points:

Move the puck quickly and go to the net for shots. Defenders challenge the attack when there is no full control. Sticks in the passing lanes.

Description:

1. Black on power play vs. Red Defenders.
2. First do a breakout while the pk waits in the zone with sticks upside down.
3. Goal, frozen puck the coach whistles and the puck is dumped down and the PP break out vs. the pk forecheck and active defense in the zone.

Every unit of 5 repeat.

B600 2 x One Touch and Stretch Pass - Pro W

Posted on: February 23 2016 @ 04:49 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B600 2 x One Touch and Stretch Pass - Pro W

Key Points:

Skate while passing and give a target. Time skating to stay onside and accelerate when you get the puck.

Description:

A. 1 and 3 leave from diagonal blue lines, exchange passes with 2 and 4.
B. 2 and 4 pass up the boards to 5 and 7 while 1 and 3 skate for a stretch pass.
C. 5 pass to 1 and 7 pass to 3 who shoot. 2 and 4 repeat.

* Rebound, exchange passes or defend 1-1 with the next shooter.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20150518111901483

https://youtu.be/XPuFJBRz8YQ

T2 - B6 - 2-0 – Skate Inside Pass Outside -Shoot - Czech U20

Posted on: February 26 2016 @ 03:15 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 - B6 - 2-0 – Skate Inside Pass Outside -Shoot - Czech U20

Key Points:

Get the puck over the blue line and isolate the widest defender to break out and enter the offensive zone. Skate between the dots to the ‘big ice’ with the puck and pass wide to create space for a wide entry.

Description:

1. Line up in pairs in diagonal corners.
2. Outside player A skate between the dots and pass wide to the inside player B who crosses to ‘take the ice behind.’
3. Player B skate between the dots and pass wide to A who crosses to take the ice behind.
4. Player A enters the zone wide.
5. Player A shoot and both follow the shot for a rebound.

* Create 2-1 situations vs. the widest defender who will always protect the middle and give the outside.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2015081621450759

https://youtu.be/EcPMoVP4kEM

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.688319912077809/10159337189690931/

B202 - Regroup Progression 1-0 - 2-0 - U17

Posted on: March 02 2016 @ 04:21 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B202 - Regroup Progression 1-0 - 2-0 - U17

Key Points:

Attack with speed, give a target, follow the shot for a rebound, hit the net, face the puck, pass hard.

Description:

1. Start facing each other from behind the blue lines.
2. A pass to B and C pass to D.
3. A-C follow the pass then open pivot for a pass from B-D and shoot at the original end.
4. A-C follow the shot for a rebound and then rebound for C-D.
5. B-D pass to E-F and repeat the other way.
6. Change the drill so A and C skate to the boards and then across.
7. Now B pass to C and D pass to A who cut into the middle.
8. Switch to 2-0 at each end.
9. A-C pass to B-D who pass across to G-E.
10. A-C skate around the circle to the outside B-C cut through the middle after passing.
11. G pass to A and E pass to C.

* Options: after shooting, screen, rebound, give and go with next group, defend 1-1, 2-1, 2-2.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150820111520857

https://youtu.be/HqSl4lvf5vQ

International hockey drills

Posted on: March 04 2016 @ 04:38 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Drill videos on YouTube

I typed in international hockey drills and it listed the drills I posted on YouTube. Google didn't bring it up but seems to list things people pay for. All of the videos are also on this site two thirds of them are written up in the Forums. Right now I am working on doing the diagrams, descriptions and putting text on the videos that aren't done yet.

I took over a U18 AAA female team three weeks ago and we start our play-offs next weekend, so we have two weeks of practice. Last night and tonight we focus on individual offensive skills and using them in games, then I am making our Sat. practice optional to give the players a free weekend if they need it. Sunday we will focus on individual defensive skills, Tuesday on team offensive skills, Thursday on team defensive skills and leave Friday after school for two games. It is a 7-8 hour bus ride so we will go about 5 hours on Friday.

The series is 3 of 5 and goes 2 games there and up to 3 games in Calgary the next weekend.

Thursday and Friday practice plans below.

Wally Kozak is mentor, Jessica Wong who played for Canada's U22 team and Haley Irwin who won two Olympic Gold's are assistants.

T2 - Reading Middle Drive Options

Posted on: March 05 2016 @ 03:11 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2 - Reading Middle Drive Options

We did the 3-0 Attack Options sequence and at the next practice Wally Kozak added two defensemen who varied how they defended. First the players did a rep vs. each defense and next the defenders varied whether they stood up at the blue line, challenged in the neutral zone or backed in and the players had to read the situation. We followed this with a Transition game of continuous 2-1, then 3-2 and progressed to 3-2.

1 - Defenders leave from the blue line and back up with a good gap and no stick. Read is to do Option 1.

2 - Defender stands up at the blue line with the stick upside down, so the attackers read this and do option 2 and force the D to protect the middle by skating inside the dots with the puck and forcing the defender to protect the middle then pass to the player from the middle who crosses behind to the outside.

3. Next the defenders have a stick but give up the blue line and back in. Attackers do Option 3 and the wide man with the puck skate to the middle and decide the drop to the player who takes the ice behind, shoot or pass to the player going to the net.

4. Do Option 4 when the defenders have a good gap and you want to change the point of attack.

T2 B6 3-0 Attack Options – Pro

Key Points:
Go hard to the net without the puck with the stick ready for rebounds or deflections. Stop at the net. Shoot low to the far pad to create rebounds. Attack with speed. Read whether the defense gives you the ice behind or in front of you.

Description:
1. Line up in three rows at the goal like and start with a puck from one side.
2. Pass to the middle then the far wing.

Option 1
Pass middle-wide-shoot from the wing.

Option 2
Pass middle-wide-cross inside and pass wide and enter wide then shoot from the wing.

Option 3
Read the defense has backed in. Gain the zone then cross and drop. Wide wing to the far post and middle player trail.

Option 4
Cross and drop in neutral zone and then pass to the wide wing. Middle drive and shoot.

* The next stage is to get the fourth player joining the attack.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2013092315445066

https://youtu.be/iczxajmzhNY

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.689124255330708/10159340062685931/

B2 - Slapshot and One Timer Progression

Posted on: March 05 2016 @ 03:32 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B2 - Slapshot and One Timer Progression

Key Points:

Work on the slapshot progress from static to dynamic to pressure. Transfer the weight from back to front, follow through at the target and follow the shot for a rebound. Progress from static to moving then against opposition. The second option that a lot of educators would agree with is to "Create a 'need to know' by playing a game that requires one timers and slap shots and then do 'corrective exercises' to teach the slap shot then play the game again.

Description:

We did this one at a time and not as a circuit.

1. Standing individual slap shot.
2. Skate, slap shot, rebound, shoot, pass.
3. Skate, slap, rebound, one touch x 2, leave.
4. One timer x 4 - rotate.
5. Skate, pass low, pass, one timer.
6. 1-1 defend, pass, rest game with goals only on slapshots.
7. Play three cross ice games with the rule that goals must be slapshots or one timers.
8. Play two half ice games where the defenders must get onside before attacking and goals must be one timers or slap shots.
9. Play a full ice game with the same rule.

C6 - 1-1 x 2 Standing Start – Pro

Posted on: March 07 2016 @ 04:31 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C6 - 1-1 x 2 Standing Start – Pro

Key Points:

Forwards use change of pace, dekes to the inside to beat the D. Defenders keep the play to the outside and the gap no more than a stick length. Tie up the attackers stick after a shot before looking for a rebound.

Description:

1. Players start from diagonal corners.
2. Forwards at the hash on the outside and defense at the top of the circle above the dot.
3. Forward attack vs. the D on the whistle.
4. D keep the F to the outside and maintain the defensive side.
5. F use speed and moves to get to the inside and offensive side.
6. If D has good position then flare back and open up to face the F when the puck is past the top of the circles.
7. D then close the gap and make contact along the boards.
8. If the F beats the D wide then build a wall to protect the puck and go to the net.
9. When D gets beat wide the turn to the inside and sprint to the near post to catch the F.

* Ideally the D learns to skate backwards with no cross-overs starting facing the boards and striding backwards.

Pro's:
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160307102657114

https://youtu.be/GQgbNmUW6SY

Prospects:
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140706173521790

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.689103141999486/10159339950865931/

ABC Method and Player Development

Posted on: March 09 2016 @ 10:51 PM
By: TomM

Content:

ABC Method and Player Development

Last night I ran into the goalie coach who was with me most of the time when I did the skills 3 times a week at the Edge School for Athletes. My son went there one year and played for their Prep team and I payed his tuition and fees by coaching the hockey class every M-W-F for two years.

The players came by bus and I would be waiting for them at the rink. I only knew first names and hardly saw them without their helmets on. The players were 12-13 years old which are the 'Golden Years' for learning skills. Jeff Hill was the coach but he had me plan and run the ice sessions.

Three of these players made the NHL. Two were number one picks and one was Rookie of the Year. The other player is on the small side but probably the most skilled of the three and has spent the last few seasons up and down NHL and AHL.

Earlier I coached boy's the same age and two of them made the NHL, another is small but won the Hobey Baker. Six players from that team were playing pro last season. They are 85 born.

Before that I coached another who I let come to my summer camps for free and he skated with the Korean teams that I trained most summers through the 90's. He was NHL Rookie of the Year and scored a lot of goals in his career.

Many more players over the years have played Jr. A, Major Jr., college and minor pro. A 93 born player who I coached in Austria last season won the Rookie of the Year' in the Finnish top league.

So the method I learned from Juhani Wahlsten and Vladimir Jursinov is very effective developing players, especially if the players are taught in the three or so years just before puberty.

85ers 1998 - six pro, two NHL, 4 Europe, one Hobey Baker.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/je73g7xfg67hmsw/DT100%20-%20Continous%201-1%20-%2085ers.3gp?dl=0

Skills Class - two NHL #1 drafts, one ROY and one part time NHL player.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20080720235041115

B202 - Luhowy Passing - U17

Posted on: March 14 2016 @ 02:54 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B202 - Luhowy Passing - U17

Key Points:

Practice all passes and incorporate balance and puck handling exercises.

Description:

1. Players face each other in groups of 2 to 4 at either end.
2. P1 skate with the puck and pass to P2.
3. Make various kinds of passes.
4. Exchange the puck on the forehand, backhand, one forward, one backward, etc..
5. Practice taking back passes, high passes, fake and pass, etc..
6. Ideally have groups of 4 players with 2 at each end for a good work/rest ratio.

* It is possible to have 6 or 7 groups working at the same time to increase reps and decrease inactivity.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150820111518956

https://youtu.be/lLJlp747ZN4

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7239&topic=7633#7633

B3 - One Timer-5 Spots - Czech U20

Posted on: March 15 2016 @ 02:51 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B3 - One Timer-5 Spots - Czech U20

Key Points:

Take one timers from the off-wing. Practice taking them standing still and then add skate and pass then skate backwards and shoot off the pass. Follow through at the net with both the stick blade and the outside knee.

Description:

1. Six players face each other on their off-wing side.
2. Two sets across from each other and one player shoot from the mid-point.
3. Take 4 shots and then switch and be the passer.
4. There can be more than one player shoot from the point.

* If there is a goalie then take turns, if no goalie shoot randomly at the open net.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160315094853117

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuIk1WEaWdk

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.689529018623565/10159341091690931/

Re-organized Coaching Ideas

Posted on: March 20 2016 @ 02:51 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Coaches, I have been re-organizing the hockey coaching material to eliminate repetition.

You should be able to open the drill videos on Youtube if the links from the site don't work.

Practice Video Clips on YouTube organized according to country or level. i.e. Czech, Pro, Female

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7239&topic=7619#7619

The following links take you to the drill pdf.s. One is in alphabetical order according to our coding system and the other have them in separate folders.

ABC PDF's in Alphabetical Order – Updated

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=6978&topic=7636#7636

PDF Folders of ABC Coded Drills and Games – Dropbox
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=6978&topic=7637#7637

All of these drills and games are posted in the Forum's on this site and the videos are in the video section. You can use the search function to find any topic and then refine the search if you get too many links.

I know most of the team are done now. The female U18 team I took over last month won our play-off 3-0 and has moved on to the Provincial Championship Tournament starting next Thursday. It is the first team I have coached in a long time with enough talent to have a 50/50 chance to win it all and move on to the Canadian championships.

It has been fun and we have had a good run so far. 8 W 1 L, 28 GF, 11 GA. I have a couple of great asst. coaches in Haley Irwin ( 2 Olympic Gold) and Jessica Wong (Canada U22 Team) and Wally Kozak is our mentor.

Provincial Tournament

Posted on: March 20 2016 @ 09:59 PM
By: SMAC

Content:

Congrats Tom - good luck !! Thanks again - love the YouTube stuff -, easy access

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Thanks. Five teams make it and play each other once. Saturday there is a Bronze Medal Game between three and four and Sunday the Championship game.

So at least four and most likely five game in either three or four days.

We role four lines and three sets of D pretty equally, so our team is built for this type of tournament. It will be a tournament of attrition. Best goalkeeping, least penalties, best playing habits and overall conditioning should win out.

It will be fun.

Let the games begin.

T2-4 – D100 – BO-RG-Attack 5-5 - U20

Posted on: March 22 2016 @ 05:11 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2-4 – D100 – BO-RG-Attack 5-5 - U20

Key Points:

Practice team play using this breakout, attack, defend sequence. Any game situation can be practiced and either carry or dump the puck in to practice various scenarios.

Description:

1. Forwards start at the red line and the defensemen at the far blue line.
2. Forwards skate back to the far blue line, defense to red line and coach dump the puck in.
3. Breakout of the zone and pass the puck to the opposition waiting behind the red line.
4. Attack 5-5 vs. the original group of five.
5. On a goal, frozen puck or successful breakout pass the puck to the coach.
6. Coach dump the puck in for the next unit to breakout then defend.

* This sequence can be used to practice game situations from 3-3 to 6-5.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150819081216876

https://youtu.be/cfoVYYtC4WM

Provincial Championship

Posted on: March 29 2016 @ 07:00 PM
By: SMAC

Content:

How did you do in provincials

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It was a 5 team round robin and we played 4 games. Beat Grande Prairie 4-2, tied Sherwood Park 1-1, beat Spruce Grove PAC 8-2, beat Highwood Raiders 3-2 and placed first and got a bye into the final. We lost to Highwood 1-2. outshot them 26-13 but didn't score on our chances.

We had about 6 A+ scoring chances and got one and they had about 3 and got 2. Some of the players were too uptight and didn't put it in when they usually would.

Great finish though. We coached 14 games and had 44 GF and 20 GA, were 5-1 in in the last six league games to finish the schedule and 6-1-1 in the playoffs and then the Provincial tournament.

Girl's worked so hard and I think we deserved better but that is hockey.

The GHC association had so little faith that we would win the first playoff round (won 3-0) that they didn't rent ice for the week before the Provincials and had to scramble to get us practices.

My assistant coaches, Haley Irwin (two gold medals) and Jess Wong (former captain of Minnesota Duluth and U22 player) were great and did a lot of team building during the down time. Our goalie coach Cam (contract goalie coach) drove the 8 hrs. up to be part of it.

Haley was part of the on ice celebration after the 2010 Gold http://nypost.com/2010/02/26/canadian-womens-hockey-team-celebrates-win/#1

Our mandate was to get through the season with no problems and have the players enjoy playing again. The team was rift with internal conflict and made up of first and third year players with only two second year. I addressed this right away and mixed the lines with all age groups, made them sit together, got the hockey mom out of the dressing room and put the captains in charge, met with each player on the bus on our road trips, first and third years shared hotel rooms and put Haley and Jess in charge of team building. There was a lot of talent on the team so I knew we were capable of going deep into the playoffs and we almost got it done.

The team was pretty good in the defensive zone but needed to be a lot more aggressive and we worked on that. I totally changed the forecheck to 1-2-3-4-5 read and react like most NHL teams play and we did a lot of passing games and offensive attack drills featuring reading to middle drive or create wide 2-1's and get the D joining the rush. I also implemented an aggressive PK and a PP that attacks the net continuously. We used lots of transition games and competition in the six weeks of practice I had with them. The most important thing we worked on were habits like facing the puck, stick on the puck, angling and that led to us giving up 20 or less shots in most games while the offense usually produced 30+ shots. So we averaged just over 3 GF a game and just under 1.5 GA a game.

There is only one team in Calgary now and they should always be strong. When I coached two years ago there were 3 then 2 teams with no chance of winning because bottom third of the team were not AAA players. Players continually leave to play at sports schools the last year or two of eligibility so it was hard to build a Championship team. The sports schools play eastern teams and get scouted more but every one of my graduating players this year was offered scholarships by CIS or NCAA schools so the parents should pay to play here instead of $35 000 to send their child to a private sports school.

Winning Silver in the Provincial Championships was good. Losing 1-2 when you outshoot the opponents 26-13 was tough.

They went on to beat British Columbia in the regional final then played in the Esso Cup Canadian Championships. They won the round robin but lost to Ontario in the play-off and ended up winning the Bronze. We split the two league games against them, beat them in the Provincial round robin 3-2 and then lost 1-2 in the Gold medal game. So the teams were about as even as you can get. We played the game better and they have more goal scorers.

I told Girl's Hockey Calgary that I would like to coach the team next year but instead of continuing with me they decided to have an interview process and hired the coaching staff from 14-15 that they decided not to rehire at the start of 15-16 season.

Most of the questions during the interview were about my age and how could I possibly relate to high school aged players. No consideration that I am constantly coaching teams, my skills class, private lessons, hockey camps, attend coaching symposiums, continuously update this site with the most current hockey ideas from all over the hockey world. So the white hair is all they saw and as Simon and Garfunkel sang; 'They hear what they want to hear and disregard the rest.' Any 'ism' is a nasty thing and Ageism is one of them. A silver medal was the best result a Calgary team has had in the last decade and it should speak for itself.

D - GAME ORIENTATION: GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

Posted on: March 30 2016 @ 12:43 AM
By: TomM

Content:

D - GAME ORIENTATION: GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

These games were developed by coaches who are a lot smarter than me. Juhani Wahlsten (Finland, i.e.Koivu's, Virta, +) and Vladimir Jursinov (Russia 65 of his former players have been in the NHL) are both in the IIHF Hall of Fame as national team players and coaches.

These are the sort of games they promote to teach young players how to 'play the game' and older players review 'how to play the game.'

Games are the most effective way to help the player learn 'how to play the game.' Research into many sports is showing how 'unopposed skills' may be good for introducing a player to the technique but after they have some understanding they turn into 'de-training'. This is because players seldom perform skills unopposed in a game. So we are training them for the times when the other team is changing on the go or similar situations but not for when they are competing against defenders.

I watched the USA-Canada women's game at the IIHF World Championships last night. (Flipped between it and the Flames-Coyotes game and the women's game was much more entertaining.) The Canadian players were fast, good stick-handlers and skaters, had hard shots competed really hard but very straight line and unimaginative. The USA had the same skill level but passed much better, gave close support to the puck and were much more creative. The USA ended up winning 3-1 with and empty netter.

From the outside looking in (kinda because I do watch the Canadian teams practice a lot but not the USA teams) it seems the Americans have accepted the idea of using games a lot more than the Canadians.

A guide to understand the playing roles and game situations.

0-Loose puck
1-Offense
2- Defense

Four Game Playing Roles
1-Player with the puck.
2-Players supporting the puck.
3-Player checking the puck carrier.
4-Players covering away from the puck.
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D, GAME ORIENTATION: GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

PLAYING ROLES 1 AND 3 IN PRACTICE

A cross-ice game of 1-on-1 is the simplest and best way to teach the role of the puck carrier (number 1) and the checking player (number 3) in practice. The player either attacks or defends during a 1-on-1 game and the transition from defense to offence and vice-versa is automatically experienced. The players are organized in pairs and play a cross-ice game for 1 minute. When the game ends the players on 1 side of the ice move down 1 goal, with the last player moving to the empty goal at the other end. Play 1 game against each player on the other side of the rink; the players keep track of their wins, losses and ties.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120914095045203

D, GAME ORIENTATION: GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

PLAYING ROLES 1-2-3-4 IN PRACTICE

5 cross-ice games. The players experience the 4 playing roles in practice during a 2-on-2 game.
The players continuously change their playing roles from puck carrier (number 1) to offensive support
(number 2), or closest checker (number 3) to defensive support (number 4). The players are
organized in pairs and play a cross-ice game for 2 minutes. When the game ends the players on
1 side of the ice move down 1 goal, with the players at 1 end moving to the empty goal at the other
end. Play 1 game against each team on the other side of the rink; the players keep track of their wins,
losses and ties.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090928080533500

D, GAME ORIENTATION: GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

THE NUMBER OF PASSES AND LEARNING THE GAME

An effective way to teach the 4 playing roles is to have rules about how many passes are allowed.
The fewer passes the more individual play (role number 1and role number 3). The more passes the
more team play (role number 2 and number 4).

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090928080534960

D, GAME ORIENTATION: GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

CHANGING THE 4 PLAYING ROLES WITH MORE THAN 2 PLAYERS

When the players understand the constant changing of playing roles in the 2-on-2 games they are
ready for 3-on-3 and then 4-on-4 games. These games add the dimensions of the triangle and box
in offensive and defensive situations. Play a cross-ice game in each zone for 2 minutes, then have the
teams on 1 side move down 1 goal; the last team go to the empty net at the other end of the rink.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090928080535793

D, GAME ORIENTATION: GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

CHANGING THE 4 PLAYING ROLES WITH MORE THAN 2 PLAYERS

When the players understand the constant changing of playing roles in the 2-on-2 games they are
ready for 3-on-3 and then 4-on-4 games. These games add the dimensions of the triangle and box
in offensive and defensive situations. Play a cross-ice game in each zone for 2 minutes, then have the
teams on 1 side move down 1 goal; the last team go to the empty net at the other end of the rink.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090928080535793

D, GAME ORIENTATION: LEARNING THE GAME-FULL-ICE SMALL AND MODIFIED GAMES

Play full-ice micro games of 1-on-1, 2-on-2, 3-on-3 to practice the 4 playing roles in the defensive, neutral
and offensive zones. Use modified rules to create the situations that you want the players to practice. These rules can be designed to practice good habits (always face the puck), develop skills (only wrist passes are allowed) or team-play concepts (2 points for a goal scored from a play originating below the goal line encourages offensive cycling and low defensive coverage).

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090928080537624

D, GAME ORIENTATION: GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

A HALF-ICE GAME WITH BOTH TEAMS SHOOTING ON 1 GOAL

Play a half-ice game using any number of players. Individual skills can be isolated in a 1-on-1 game. All
of the 4 roles are practiced in a 2-on-2 game. Defensive and offensive triangles are used in a 3-on-3 game and a box offence and defense on a 4-on-4 game. 5-on-5 has all of the team-play components.
All even- and odd- numbered situations like the power play or the 6-on-5 can be practiced.
Some methods of transition from defense to offence are:
• All players must get onside and the puck carrier must touch the red line before attacking.
• All players must touch the puck before scoring.
• Pass to new players who are waiting in the neutral zone to attack, either against the original attackers or
new defenders.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090928081416212

D, ROLES 1 AND 2: GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

CROSS-ICE GAME STRESSING EYE ON THE PUCK/GOOD POSTURE

A fundamental rule is that the players must always face the puck during a game. Everything that happens
in hockey is in relation to the puck. The players must see the puck in order to know their playing role and be able to switch from 1 role to the other. This helps eliminate unnecessary turns and useless skating. At the same time the coach can emphasize the proper skating posture, so that players are always in the ready position.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090928081418601

D, ROLE 1: GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

GAME USING ONLY THE FOREHAND

Play a game where the puck can be controlled only by using the forehand side of the blade. The game affects not only puck-handling but also the movement of the player’s lower body. When the player changes direction he/she must skate around the puck on the backhand side, this causes the hips and shoulders to go in different directions. It is also a good rule for learning to pull the puck toward the skates, to beat a player or prepare to shoot.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090928082640425

3. D. ROLE 1: GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

GAME USING ONLY THE BACKHAND

Play a game where the puck can be controlled by using only the backhand side of the blade. The
game affects not only puck-handling but also the movement of the player’s lower body. When the
player changes the direction he/she must skate around the puck on the forehand side, this causes
the hips and shoulders to go in different directions.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090928082641103

D, ROLE 1: PUCK-PROTECTION SKILL: GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

GAME HOLDING THE STICK WITH ONLY THE TOP HAND AND PROTECTING THE PUCK

The players are only allowed to hold the stick with 1 hand. This causes them to set up a wall to protect
the puck with the body, and skate to open ice away from pressure.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090928082642641

D, ROLE 1: STICK-HANDLING SKILL GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

GAME WITH HANDS CLOSE TOGETHER NEAR THE TOP OF THE STICK

Play a CROSS-ICE game of 1-on-1. The rule is the hands must be close together at the top of the stick. This enables the puck carrier to make big moves, roll the wrists and manipulate the puck more easily.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090928082644920

D, ROLE 1 AND 3: GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

KEEP-AWAYPlay keep-away in 1 zone. The players protect their puck and try to knock other pucks out of the zone.
The last player with a puck is the winner.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090928083629755

D, ROLE 1: GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

FLAT-FOOTED SKATING

Play cross-ice or half-ice allowing only flat-footed toe-out, toe-in skating, where the blades never
leave the ice. This is a good strengthening exercise and good practice in toeing in and out, as well as
unlocking the hips while skating.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090928083630814

D, ROLE 1: GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

GAME WITH LEGS WIDE APART WHILE FAKING

The player tries to combine the lessons learned in the other games. When he approaches the opponent
he should have hands close together, legs wide apart, use head and shoulder fakes and protect the
puck with the body. Pressure on the inside edge of 1 skate enables the player to turn very quickly.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090928083631305

D, ROLE 1: GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

“NO-PASSING” GAME OF SHINNY WITH MANY PLAYERS

Play with large teams using “no-passing” rule. The player with the puck must try to score by stickhandling
the puck through everyone. This game demands that each player practice the first playing
role of the player with the puck, and move his or her feet, pivot, fake, drive-skate to open ice, etc.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090928084726369

D, 4 PLAYING ROLES: GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

GAME STRESSING THE 4 GAMESITUATION PLAYING ROLES

Play a game and remind the players that they always have something to do during a shift:
1. Player with puck.
2. Offensive player without puck.
3. Defender covering puck carrier.
4. Defensive player covering pass receiver.
When a “0” or loose-puck situation occurs the players must consider whether they should think offence or defense first. Always protect against giving up odd-man rushes and give the first player to the puck close support for passes and defensive help.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090928084727484

D, 4 PLAYING ROLES: GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

2-ON-2, 3-ON-3, FULL-ICE GAMES

The best way of learning the 4 playing roles is to play 2-on-2 and 3-on-3 games. When playing these
full-ice games the normal rules, such as offsides, are enforced. These games with 2 or 3 players on a
side make it easy to isolate the individual or teamplay skills that the coach wants to work on. The small groups keep all of the players actively involved and the coach can easily point out the techniques or tactics that are being done properly, as well as those that need to be worked on.

Organize by having the players line up along the boards in the neutral zone or sit in the players’ box. The shifts should be 30-40 seconds. Playing in small groups for 30-second shifts is a good way to practice support on offence and defense. Another option is to have the players change on their own when the puck is deep in the offensive zone.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090928084728681

D, ROLES 1 AND 2: GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

GAME WHERE THERE MUST BE AT LEAST 1 PASS BEFORE A GOAL COUNTS

In order to practice roles 1 and 2, make the rule that there must be at least 1 pass before a goal
counts. This rule encourages players to look for teammates and to get open for a pass.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090928084729588

D, ROLES 1 AND 2: GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

GAME ALLOWING ONLY 1 PASS

By allowing only 1 pass the player must try to score by drive-skating to the net and teammates must
support by screening, picking and going to the net for rebounds.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090928085716651

D, ROLE 1: GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

MOVING WITH THE PUCK GAME

Play a game with the rule that the players cannot pass the puck until they have taken 4 or 5 quick
strides to open ice. By drive-skating with the puck the player learns to find open ice, creates space for
him or herself and opens up new passing lanes. Drive-skating with the puck is fundamental for successful
individual and team play, and is one of the most important good habits to teach players.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2009092808571762

D, ROLE 1: GAMES TO TEACH THE GAME

QUICK HANDS AND FEET GAME

The development of the speed of the hands is often ignored when introducing hockey skills. When
playing in tight, crowded areas, both quick hands and quick feet, moving at maximum speed, are
needed for the player to escape to open ice. When the hands and feet both move there is a separation
of the upper and lower body motion, and this makes the player difficult to defend.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090928085718820

The pdf. has all of the text plus diagrams.

O - Triangle Agility 1-2-3 - U18 F

Posted on: April 01 2016 @ 05:18 PM
By: TomM

Content:

O - Triangle Agility 1-2-3 - U18 F

Key Points:

Quickly move without crossing over in a balanced position.

Description:

- Pylons are set up in a triangle with the player facing number one.
- Coach call out 1, 2 or 3 and the player move from the middle to that pylon and back.
- Work 15” recover 45”.
- Switch.

* Skill Related Fitness Goals: agility, balance, coordination, reaction time, speed.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160401120317485

https://youtu.be/-oaPOUiyVTo

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.689604485282685/10159341381060931/

O - Agility Partner Mirroring – U18 F

Posted on: April 03 2016 @ 02:50 PM
By: TomM

Content:

O - Agility Partner Mirroring – U18 F

Key Points:

Quickly move without crossing over in a balanced position.

Description:

- Pylons are set up in a square.
- Partners face each other.
- One player move to the pylon and back to the middle.
- Partner mirror by moving to the same numbered pylon.
- Go 20” and switch.

https://youtu.be/BcC_4DZYesg

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160403094458200

D200 One Net King's Court Tournament - Youth

Posted on: April 05 2016 @ 04:46 PM
By: TomM

Content:

This is one of the best ways to practice skills in game situations. We did it in my skills class today. There were two goalies in the big nets and I used 3 small nets. When you regain the puck or after a goal you bounce it to yourself off the boards to transition to offense. I demonstrated making a hard fake as soon as you get the puck as a way to fool the defender and gain time and space. With three players you can do an attack-defend-rest rotation where you pass to the resting player when you regain the puck and he goes onto offense and you rest.
Keep score and rotate and by giving the goals meaning you create competition which creates intensity, which creates good players.

D200 One Net King's Court Tournament - Youth

Key Points:

Encourage hard fakes when a player picks up the puck. Play from 1-1 to 3-3 and include rules for modified games.

Description:
1. Have nets on one side of the ice with enough room for players to go behind the net.
2. Play from 1-1 to 3-3.
3. To transition to offense the player must bounce the puck off the boards on the other side.
4. Keep score and then rotate after the game.
5. Winner move one net down toward the King’s Court.
6. Winner at the 'Kings Court' and loser at the last net stay don't move.
7. Players who lose move one net away from the King's Court.
8. In a tie play ‘rock-paper-scissors to determine a winner.
9. Play at least the number of games so the player starting in the last court can progress to King's Court.

*Make passing or puck carrying rules that practice good habits.

https://youtu.be/bPo-03Gy0ko

B Drills – Partner and Team Skills vs. Zero Opponents

Posted on: April 08 2016 @ 03:17 PM
By: TomM

Content:

B Drills – Partner and Team Skills vs. Zero Opponents

Players work on passing, shooting, team play.

B1-B2 Shooting Skills from the Blue Line = 45 Drills

B200 Practice Inside the Offensive Zone - 10 Drills

B202 Face Each Other in the Neutral Zone - 30 Drills

B3 Partner or Group Skills Practice = 35 Drills

B4 Drills Start from the Middle Circle - 30 Drills

B5 Drills Start Just Inside or Outside the Blue Line - 78 Drills

B6 Drills Start from the Corner - 95 Drills

B600 - Drills Starting at the 4 Blue Lines on the Boards - 100 Drills

T1 Teaching Individual Offensive Skills - 6 Drills

T1-3 Teaching Individual Offensive and Defensive Skills - 1 Drill[/color]

T - Direct Teaching by Coaches

T2 – Teaching Team Offense - 7 Drills

T3 - Teaching Individual Defensive Skills - 3 Drills

C - Game Situation Drills Starting with 1 on 1

Posted on: April 09 2016 @ 05:06 PM
By: TomM

Content:

C - Game Situation Drills Starting with 1 on 1

The pdf. attached at the bottom of this posting has the same titles but they are links to videos of the drills.

C1 Drills Start in the Middle Circle - 12 Drills

C2 Drills – Players Line-up on One Side of the Ice - 20 Drills

C3 Drills – Players Line -up on Both Sides - 94 drills

C5 Drills – Start in Inside the Zone - 19 drills

C6 Drills Start from the Corner - 27 drills

C600 – Players Leave from the Four Blue Lines - 11 drills

T1-3 Teaching Individual Offensive and Defensive Skills - 4 drills

T2 – Teaching Team Offense - 17 drills

T3 – Teaching Individual Defensive Skills - 2 drills

T4 – Teaching Team Defense

The PDF below has the same drill titles but they are links that open video clips of the drill.

T1-3 – Teaching Individual Offensive and Defensive Skills - YouTube

Posted on: April 12 2016 @ 03:06 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T1-3 – Teaching Individual Offensive and Defensive Skills - YouTube

T1 – Teaching Individual Offensive Skills, T3 – Teaching Individual Defensive Skills

T coded drills focus on the DETAILS of the game. They are A and B skills taught and supervised by a coach who is focused on technique. T1 drills focus on the first game playing role of individual offensive skills and T3 on the third game playing role of individual defensive skills. T1-3 are 1-1 situations.

T1 – Teaching Individual Offensive Skills

T1-2 Players Work Together on Offensive Skills

T3 – Teaching Individual Defensive Skills

T1-3 - Players Work Together on Technique Offense vs. Defense

The first pdf. has the video clips that are on YouTube and the second pdf. has the video clips that are on this site.

T2–4 Team Play Instruction – YouTube

Posted on: April 13 2016 @ 01:25 PM
By: TomM

Content:

T2–4 Team Play Instruction – YouTube

Tactical Skills:
T2 - Second game playing role of Team Offensive Skill.

T4 - Fourth game playing role of Team Defensive Skill.

T2-4 means both are being taught at the same time.

T2 – Teaching Team Offense

T2-4 – Practicing Team Offense vs. Defense

T4 – Teaching Team Defense

The first pdf. has links to video posted on YouTube.
T2–4 Team Play Instruction – YouTube

The second pdf. has links to the videos on this site.
T2-4 Team Play Video Clips

Table of Contents Daily Drill Section Fourteen

Posted on: May 19 2018 @ 04:44 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Table of Contents Daily Drill Section Fourteen

The Table of Contents for Drill Section Fourteen is attached below.

Hockey Coaching ABCs Manuals - English and German

Posted on: June 17 2021 @ 08:22 PM
By: TomM

Content:

Hockey Coaching ABCS of International Hockey - Book One

Click below to open Book One.

Austrian Coaches Manual of the entire ABC program written in German for the Austrian Ice Hockey Association.

Age appropriate curriculum in a progressive scope and sequence for the development of the complete player.

Link is below.

Hockey Coaching ABC's Updates
Drills and games to practice ice hockey.1000+ ideas from elite teams around the hockey world.
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Hockey Drills Posted Early 2023

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Hockey Drills from August 2023

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Hockey Drills Posted September 2023

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Last 50 Practice Ideas Posted October Early November

Posted on: November 06 2023 @ 05:19 PM
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