Reply To: Team play book

All teams need a common framework to play with. It helps the players understand the relationships and responsibilities on ice. A "play book" of some sort creates a common language for the team and helps players understand what their roles are in a wide variety of situations they are faced with. Teams without a common set of understanding and situational expectations will struggle. Some coaches say that having a play book stifles the players. Having no play book results in chaos on the ice and is for lazy coaches. Creativity occurs when a player deviates from the norm or expected. Without a base to work from support players have no idea where to go because they have no idea where their teammates are going to go. Build a play book that fits your team talent levels and add to it as they get better. 😀