Daily Drill Section Twelve
Access to Drills Sections 1-12
I have posted drills from the last ten years of coaching including 5 as head coach of Mount Royal College Women's team, a year in Salzburg Austria coaching with the Red Bulls, Bantam U15 boy's and Midget AAA girl's as well as taking video of the drills used by international and pro teams.
The pdf. below has links to the drills, games, transition games, shootouts, conditioning skates and team play instruction.
YouTube Playlists
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7QFP0bQPIsH88rmxb3ZEjg/playlists?view_as=subscriber
A200 Russian Olympic Coach Teaches Puck Handling - U17-U20
When I coached in Salzburg, Austria we had 4 teams, U17, U20, Pro second league and Pro Premier League. On M-W morning the pro's had a one hour morning skill session and T-Th the development players had one. There were coaches from every hockey nation and one week a month the IIHF Hall of Fame and former Russian Olympic Coach, Vladimir Yursinov (or Jursinov) ran the skill session. This is a 14 minute video with a warm-up and then a teaching sequence of exercises for puck handling. It is one step at a time and then the skills are combined. Yursi is probably the most famous skills coach in the world. He played for the Soviet Union and was Tikonov's asst. through the years they dominated the World Championships and Olympics. He coached the Russian 1998 Olympic Team and has been asst. coach many times. He speaks some German and I was helping him with his English. I have done a half dozen seminars with him and Juhani in Finland including presenting at the 1997 World Championship Coaching Symposium. It starts off with a minute of Jursi and Pierre Page leading some backward cross-overs and then poke check with balance and then Jursi leads the puck handling sequence where four leave at a time and finish with a shot. He builds the move that Ovechkin uses to slide past the D to get a shot away.
Key Points:
Make hard fakes and sell them to the defender. Separate the movement of the upper and lower body. Create puck handling sequences that flow together. Learn to use the forehand and the backhand and have loose shoulders and the hands away from the body. Don’t over handle the puck.
Description:
A. Warm-up with backward cross-over skating and reach with the stick in a balanced position.
B. Practice moves and fakes while skating down the ice and finish with a shot on net.
1. Fake the slapshot with a convincing fake and finish with the stick hitting the ice.
2. Fake the slapshot and accelerate around the defender on the forehand.
3. Fake the slapshot and move like you are going around on the forehand but quickly pull the puck across to the backhand.
4. Fake a backhand pass or shot and rotate the body in a convincing manner.
5. Fake the backhand and pull the puck across to the forehand.
6. Fake the slapshot and pull the puck to the backhand, fake a backhand and pull the puck to the forehand.
7. Fake a wrist shot and spin on the backhand.
8. Fake a wrist shot and spin to the forehand.
9. Fake a backhand shot-across to the forehand then fake a wrist shot and across to the backhand.
10. Combine the moves.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130321101649551
https://youtu.be/hWArs-S2qKQ
https://www.facebook.com/tom.molloy.5836/videos/10159352465865931
Stick Handling and Puck Protection - same theme but with NA skill coaches showing advanced techniques.
T1 - Puck Fakes Using Edges
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170718160818242
T1 - Puck Protection-Catch and Release Shot
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170719121119282
B5-6 Pass x 3 Shoot-Rebound U17-U20
Key Points:
Make hard passes, face the puck, sell the dekes at the tires, shoot and follow the shot.
Description:
1. Players start at the blue line, pass to the far corner and to the player in the middle.
2. Player one pass to player two in the corner.
3. Player two skate between the dots and pass back to player one.
4. Player one exchange passes with player two always facing the puck.
5. Player one deke around the tires.
6. Player one shoot and follow the shot and player two skate in looking for a rebound.
7. Rotate one to the corner, two to the middle circle and three to the blue line and repeat.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2013032310062819
B5-6 Pass x 3 Shoot-Rebound U17-U20
https://youtu.be/jvggcEj9gPo
C3 Breakout and Two 1-1's – Pro
Key Points:
After making the pass the D cross the ice and close the gap on the attacking F. Go on the coaches whistle.
Description:
This drill is done with the D and F at the same time in both ends of the ice. The breakout pass is made on one side of the ice and the 1-1 is on the opposite side. D lineup in the middle and F behind the bluelines.
1. D1 skate behind the net and make a breakout pass to F1.
2. F1 skate and regroup with D2 and cut across for a pass in the middle..
3. D2 pass to F1.
4. F1 attack D1 in a 1-1 at the original end from the far lane.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090823122857406
https://youtu.be/FhDTfLkMVVM
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.705260583717075/10159397440015931/
D400 Best Player Wins the Game 1 on 1 on 1 - Jasper Camp
Key Points:
-Battle hard for the puck.
-Protect the puck.
-Get a shot and fight for the Rebound.
Description:
1. Players line up outside the blueline. They can be in 3 teams and keep score or just everyone vs
everyone.
2. Coach fires the puck in and whoever gets the puck tried to score vs the other two.
3. If another player gets the puck he tries to score; including rebounds.
4. On whistle pass back to the coach and race out.
5. 20-30 second shifts.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160928093149315
https://youtu.be/4fzFD5CiTjs
Quote by: TomMD400 Best Player Wins the Game 1 on 1 on 1
Key Points:
-Battle hard for the puck.
-Protect the puck.
-Get a shot and fight for the Rebound.
Description:
1. Players line up outside the blueline. They can be in 3 teams and keep score or just everyone vs
everyone.
2. Coach fires the puck in and whoever gets the puck tried to score vs the other two.
3. If another player gets the puck he tries to score; including rebounds.
4. On whistle pass back to the coach and race out.
5. 20-30 second shifts.
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This is a great drill. I used it all year with my Novice U-9 team, I would start the drill as a three player breakout, one line acts as the D, the middle line as the Centre, and the third line as the Winger on the boards. I would shoot the puck in, they would go D to Winger, Winger to Centre, and Centre back to me. Once I received the pass from the Centre I would shoot the puck back in, and the three would battle. Keep it high tempo.
B202 - Breakout Pass and Shooting Warm-up - RB
Key Points:
Make hard passes and the forward give a target.
Description:
Done on both sides of the ice at the same time on the coaches whistle.
1. The D's pass to a F's cutting across the ice.
2. The F attacks and shoots then rebounds then screen for the point shot.
3. The D follows the play gets a pass from the forward and shoots.
Options:
The forward could give and go with the D after the initial pass. F could also rush the D so he has to shoot by the defender.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090901074924530
https://youtu.be/fypRLGZzKUk
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.705266303716503/10159397461560931/
I watched the video for this drill. It was in Jihlava, Czech Republic. I sat down with Petr Svoboda the U20 coach and planned the practice and then went over it with him. He ran the practice while I watched and took video of it. I am sounding very tired. I got re-routed on the plane and the 18 hour trip turned into a 34 hour trip. I finally arrived and had to go on the ice an hour later. Between the jet lag and no sleep for two days I never really recovered by the time I filmed this drill. There are a lot of good skating techniques required and you can add many options to this drill.
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B4 Double Cross and Drop - HC Dukla Jihlava U20
Key Points:
Do one or two drop passes and work on quick attacks, one timers or create situations. Use this formation from 1-0 to 3-0 or create 1-1 to 3-3 situations. Always follow the shot for rebounds.
Description:
1. Two players skate around the circle and cross and drop on opposite side.
2. Puck carrier gain the blueline and do another cross and drop.
3. Pass across for one timer or player driving the net.
4. Go for rebound.
5. Come back from the sides.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100830110413207
https://youtu.be/ft-T_KMohkI
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.705271613715972/10159397487995931/
T4 - D400 - 3 on 3 Team Play Practice - Pro
Key Points:
On offense try to score using quick feet, give and goes, picks, screens, cycles. Defensively cover man to man from the net side with the sticks on the puck and in passing lanes.
Description:
1. Players wait outside the blue line. 3 offensive and 3 defensive players go into the zone and the coach passes to an attacking player or dumps the puck in. Play about 20â€.
2. Defenders try to skate the puck out and attackers to score. On a quick goal or shootout the coach puts in another puck.
3. Coaches can focus on any aspect of the attack or defense.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090824224302363
https://youtu.be/AB-xlnVzg9w
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.705286210381179/10159397535115931/
This is a game that is very common to prepare for outnumber situations. I have posted it with younger groups before but this is the Canadian U22 W team and they do some variations. It is also the first drill I am posting that is in 3GPP Mobile phone format and should run on almost any device.
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DT400 Two Net Game – C U18 W - Pro
Key Points:
Attackers either skate or move the puck right away when they get it. Defenders have one on the puck and one in front of the net with sticks in the passing lanes. Rotate every 45 seconds.
Description:
1. Two nets on the goal line.
2. 4 attackers and 2 defenders on each side.
3. On a goal puck goes to other side.
4. Defenders pass to the attackers on the other side to go onto offense.
6. Add skill rules such as only forehand passes.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130404174536584
DT400, 4-2 x 2 – Pro https://youtu.be/IfeSVvP-9h0
DT400 – 4-2 x 2 – C U18 W https://youtu.be/XxsQGkfqeDU
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.705604757015991/10159398561660931/
B600 One Touch x 2 - Diagonal U18 F
Key Points:
Pass hard, face the puck, give a target, cut into the pass, pass while moving, rebound with the stick on the ice, quick feet.
Description:
1. Line up in B600 Formation at each blue line stripe.
2. Diagonal corners leave at the same time.
3. #1 one touch with #3.
4. #1 pass to #2.
5. #2 stretch pass to same colour #1.
6. #1 skate in and shoot.
7. #1 follow the shot for a rebound.
8. #1 circle back and rebound for the next shooter.
9. Repeat from the opposite diagonal corners with #3 leaving.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130409095502827
https://youtu.be/dKP_RRRHC1w
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.705624293680704/10159398640015931/
We did this game at my skills session last night. The players loved it and there was great intensity. It is an adaption of another game but the difference is that you start 1-1 and players can join if they make a successful give and go from the line-up with an active player. The other adaptation is that you can pass to any player on the blue line. These playes are also jokers who you can pass too once 3 players are active. This keeps everyone in the game and works on role 2 of puck support and role 4 of covering away from the puck. I will get a video when we do it again.
D200 - Start 1-1 up to 3-3 - Various Teams - U17 - Pro W
Key Points:
Players must continually recognize the situation from 1-1 to 3-3. You can pass to any teammate in the line-up. Situations 1-1, 1-2, 2-3, 1-3, 2-1, 2-2, 3-2, 3-3 must be solved by the player.
Description:
1. Each game starts with player 1 from each team. Only one puck is used.
2. Up to 3 players on each team can play.
3. Puck carrier can pass to any teammate on the blue line. A successful return pass allows them to join.
4. Players on the side are active jokers who can be passed too after 3 players are active.
5. Keep going after a goal and the defenders must retreat to half way before checking.
5. Play about 30" shifts and then pass to your player 1 who stats 1-1. Another option is to pass to the goalie or simply leave the puck and the new players race for it.
6. Keep score and add rules like only backhand passes, etc.
D200 2-2 Add Players with Give and Go – Pro W
https://youtu.be/LHExcEz1g6g
D200 - 1-1 to 3-3 With Give and Go - U17
https://youtu.be/ENwI3u_Yx4I
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.705645137011953/10159398733140931/
Coaches can now play the B and C drills on any device including smart phones and tablets. I am working on the transition games now.
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Off-ice Training With Finnish Youth Players
Three videos of off-ice exercises done by youth hockey players in Finland. They don't require a lot of equipment by are very effective in building strength, flexibility, power, agility, coordination, speed, quickness and body awareness.
O - Finnish In Season Off-ice eExercises for Strength and Balance
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130418204204356
Finnish off ice for upper body agility
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130418170946147
O - Balance, Agility, Coordination for Hockey - Finnish Youth
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130418153432810
Developing Routines to Efficiently Practice
The best Football (soccer) club in the world is Barcelona. They train players in their youth academy. The training is similar to hockey as far as co-ordination, speed, agility, balance, speed, reaction time. They also have ball handling routines that practice all of the moves the world's best players use. It is a great model for training young hockey players. Make up routines that incorporate puck handling moves, fakes, etc. Much like Jursinov does when he leads on ice groups. It can all be done off-ice as well.
Barcelona Youth Football Training:
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2013042010485413
Russian Olympic Coach Teaches a Puck Handling Routine
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130321101649551
Routine for Puck Handling and Edge Work from Finland
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20121108114316285
Puck Handling Eights
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120418155124444
This is a way to practice skills and use the ice efficiently. The coaches role is to watch and correct errors. You can't talk people into being skilled but instead they must get a lot of reps with perfect technique.
O - Dryland Training - Czech, Finnish, Canadian, Russian
Tis the time for Dryland Training. Here are examples from the Czech Republic, Finland, Canada and Russia that show how they train using simple equipment.
O - Agility, Coordination Using Sticks – Czech Youth
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100812085251864
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9h7QCOeCJc-I3AL1bag?e=5hdGJu
O - Agility Circuit Race - Czech Youth
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100812094928560
O - Split Vision Game of Soccer and Basketball – Czech
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100812101249211
https://1drv.ms/v/s!AukXg5gWoW-9sXD7ooBy2nzNvHH3?e=TUWe8X
Combative Contests at Czech Youth
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2010081210041633
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9h7QBrGx6nhhPcrTAHg?e=QeVjJY
Develop puck handling skills off ice.
Puck Handling Off Ice - Finland
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080727114215147
Work on Core Strength and Plyometrics without Equipment
Core Strength Workout for Hockey - College Women
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080727130328111
https://1drv.ms/v/s!AukXg5gWoW-9sWpTJMP9qWbNtVR4?e=kdzyLo
The Soviets started the Off-ice training when they began playing internationally in the early 50’s. This is Moscow Dynamo training outside in the 70’s led by Jursinov. They incorporate how to play using games and train with weights.
Moscow Dynamo Dryland
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080727114217729
O – Russian Coach Leads Training Circuit with Swedish Players – U20
Key Points:
Circuit training with plyometrics, strength, agility, reaction time, speed, flexibility, endurance, balance, coordination.
Description:
Russian coach runs Swedish U20 players through a circuit with weights, plyometrics, the Russian Box, balance, abdominal and back exercises. It is a great training circuit for older players whose growth plates have hardened. the first minute shows some Russians doing squats and then it starts with the Russian coach organizing the playes for their stations.
Circuit Training:
- Wall ladder for abdominals.
- Mats and benches for dives and rolls,
- Weights, metal hockey stick and medicine balls for resistance.
- Russian box for skating power.
- Benches and racks for weight training.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080727160049393
https://youtu.be/k5bb6E_D9jg
Swedish Hockey Academy Videos
The Swedish Ice Hockey Association has produced a lot of video material to helpl coaches with drills for individual sklls and game situations.
This link will take you to the Swedish Academy site and if you click on videos the categories are on the left side of the page.
http://www.swehockey.se/hockeyakademin
B6 – 2-0 - Big Horseshoe - C U18 F
Key Points:
Give a target and skate into the pass. Follow the shot for a rebound. Shoot while skating and don't overhandle the puck to prepare to shoot.
Description:
1. Two players leave from diagonal corners.
2. Exchange the puck while skating down the ice.
3. Outside player continue and shoot-rebound.
4. Inside player turn back and get a pass from the original end.
5. Inside player shoot-rebound.
Options:
- Unless the coach is making a comeback have a player make the second pass.
- Screen after shooting.
- Circle back and rebound for the next shooter after shooting.
- Second player exchange passes with the passer on the goal line.
- Add options like backhand shots, one timers, etc.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130501084119734
https://youtu.be/mdMZFYi6GqY
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.706879666888500/10159403248140931/
D5 - Tournament-3 Games-Different Pucks - Youth
Key Points:
The different weights, size, hardness and bounce of the pucks and balls overload the nervous system to adapt stickhandling technique.
This tournament lasted 45 minutes with 9 x 5 minute games. Fun, skill and lots of skating, touches and exercise. Research has shown that cross ice games have 600% more puck touches than a full ice game.
Description:
1. Play two cross ice and one game with one goalie.
2. Games last 5 minutes then the same teams play in a different area.
3. After all have played in each area rotate who they play against.
4. Use different pucks and balls for the first two rounds and then play 1-1 where the defender regroups with the goalie before attacking or the point in the one net game.
5. Keep track of wins.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130506082228769
https://youtu.be/qVdX2v-RtPo
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.706901183553015/10159403323555931/
B6 3-0 Middle Drive - C U18 F
Key Points:
The first player over the attacking blue line without the puck skate hard through the middle lane to the top of the goal crease. Player with puck and third player skate hard toward the dots. Force defenders to cover each player.
Description:
1. Leave from the corner.
2. Player 1 skate around top of the circle and the bottom of the next circle and up the lane.
3. Player 2 skate top of the circle to below the hash and up the middle.
4. Player 3 carry a puck around the circle and up the near lane.
5. Player 3 pass to 2 to 1 and do a middle drive.
6. Ideal play is a pass across from 1 to 3 about at the hash marks for a one timer shot.
7. Wide shot or a pass to the middle are also options. Read the play.
*Repeat in the other direction.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130515092336781
https://youtu.be/1bREtYey8To
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.706909930218807/10159403360865931/
480 Drills from Sweden by Joachim Holst
Joachim was a regular contributor to this site at one time. He posted this pdf. of drills from Sweden. Lots of good ideas and you can understand them if you know the international coaching symbols.
ABC Games Method and Philosophy - Coach Education
In the ABC coaching method the players learn to play by playing. The skills teach the What and How and are effective especially in Game Playing Role One - individual offensive skill and Game Playing Role Three - individual defensive skill. Teaching team play or co-operation between players in Role Two - Team offensive skill or Role Four - Team defensive skill is more difficult. In a drill you tell the players exactly what to do and they know the situation before it happens. There is little decision making about the situation or creativity required. Games with modified rules mandate that the player must do certain skills and co-operation between players is required. I will list many games here that we use to create situations and practice skills and good habits under game pressure. I am converting these video examples and will add more as I get them done.
D - Games for Skill and Good Habits:
D4 - Three One Zone Games
D4 Three one zone games. Use multiple nets. In this example there were 3 goalies at practice. Have a tournament with one rule for each game and rotate one colour after about 6 minutes.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090802110505180
D4 – Two Second Game
D4 half ice game with the rule that you can only carry the puck max 2 seconds and goals must come on one timers. This game makes puck support crucial and encourages the puck carrier to protect the puck and look around. It is great game for offensive skills and defensive coverage. The players must all get onside on transition. More skilled players can have one second only.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090802110504768
D4 Give and Go Game
Teach playing principles by using rules in game situations. In this game goals only count after a give and go. The coach has the role of enforcing the rule. A give and go is the cornerstone of effective team play.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090802112347625
D4 Games with Modified Rules
Games in one zone with passing, shooting, skating rules or rules for good habits.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=200807231720538
D4 Game with Goals on Plays From Below the Goal Line
Practice cycling and D joining the play with goals oringinating from plays made below the goal line.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080723172051625
D4 Game with Escape Moves
The player must skate hard to open ice to gain time and space. In this game the players have to make an escape move by pivoting or skating backward with the puck. Later the rule is they must take at least 3 hard strides to open ice before making a play. ‘GOOD HABITS ARE CRITICAL TO EFFECTIVE PLAY.’
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090802112351405
D4 Game Variations
At one end the players must get onside on transition and the other end they are playing 2 PASS where the puck must stay in the zone but at least 2 passes must be made before shooting when you regain possession. Once the players understand the basic way the game works the coach can modify rules to encourage skill practice. i.e. only skate backwards.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2009080211050878
D4 Game Forehand Pass Only
Game in one zone using only the forehand enhances vision and causes the player to play with balance.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080723165244782
I coach a skill group of U18 U15 combined players a few times a week. Last night we did this game and it worked really well.
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DT 400 Two Net Game - Joker at Point - U15 B
Key Points:
Players constantly transition from offense to defense and defense to offense. They must fight to get on the defensive side. There are two nets on the goal line at one end of the ice.
Description:
1. Start with the players racing for a puck dumped in by the coach.
2. To be on offense the team must pass to the Joker at the point.
3. Joker can pass or shoot but must stay at the point.
4. Players race across to get open on offense or gain defensive side.
5. Players take turn being the joker.
DT400-Two Net Game – Regroup with Jokers – U15 B
https://youtu.be/qpoOZaWmUg4
Curtis Brackenbury called to ask me if I had any video on face-off technique. I have made postings about how to practice face-offs but no video. So I went to google and searched. These are some of the best videos I could find on how to take a face-off and win it. In the average game there is at least one face-off a minute. It is the first loose puck situation and quick transition to offense or to defense is critical.
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Face-off Technique - Video Demonstrations
Woog and Hendrickson on hockey faceoffs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YHAEz08u7U
Hockey 101 with Bob Errey: The Art of the Faceoff
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wTqCZERAnc
Hockey Face Offs - Cutting the circle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UEGS7A6AZA
How to Win Face-offs in Hockey
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwKIZfh8s6c
Hockey U – Faceoffs (very good and options)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOkox5vsroM&list=PL82CDB4D27703F0E6
Ice Hockey - Taking face offs (Brian Kilrea)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOCWrsyrhYo&list=PL82CDB4D27703F0E6
Kirk Muellar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ghnFLVa6zA&list=PL82CDB4D27703F0E6
Sergei Fedorov vs Wayne Gretzky Faceoff
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55mk_xB_pXY&list=PL82CDB4D27703F0E6
Tretiak's Goalie School in Russia
Go to this website to see Tretiak's Russian Goalie School:
http://www.rideo.tv/video/3697/
It is 25:29 min. in length, in Russian
Dryland training: 00:00 - 7:10
Ice training: 7:15 - 25:29
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We did this game yesterday and the players were very creative with their plays from below the goal line. I encouraged them to face up ice when possible and move the puck from side to side and use one timer shots. It is great for defenders to practice keeping their head on a swivel and see their man and the puck as well as the goalie tracking the puck by looking over their shoulder. We played 2 on 2 and the play had to be below the top of the circles. In a 2-2 game you have all three game situations. 0 - loose puck, 1 - offense, 2 - defense. You also have all Four Game Playing Roles. On offense, Role 1 - player with the puck and Role 2 - player supporting the puck. On defense Role 3 - player checking the puck carrier and Role 4 - player covering away from the puck. So it is a great game to practice Transition between Game Situations and Game Playing Roles plus all of the individual skills we have been practicing like skating, puck handling, passing, one timers, puck protection, stick on the puck, stick in the lane.
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D4 - Goals Must Originate Below Goal - U18 G
Key Points:
Players learn to protect the puck, pass to themselves off the boards or back of the net and use the net for puck protection. Also change the point of attack. Defenders must see the puck and the player they are covering and goalie must look over their shoulder and move side to side.
Description:
1. Play game situations from 1-1 to 5-5.
2. Situations 3 on 3 or less the players must keep the puck below the top of the circles.
3. To start an attack the puck must be moved below the goal line.
4. When the defenders get the puck they have to get it deep below the goal line before they can score.
D4 - Games of Two Pass with Jokers Behind Net – Youth
https://youtu.be/r2IYt4shHMM
C3 - 1-1 and 2-1 x 2 – Pro
Key Points:
Defender do Mohawk and Choctaw turns to keep a tight gap. Identify the most dangerous man and give the least dangerous to the goalie while denying pass across.
F's attack with speed and make the first play near the blue line to allow for a second play.
Descriiption:
1. F1 and F2 skate and partner pass.
2. D1 skate toward F 1 and F2.
3. Either forward pass to D1.
4. D1 pivot and pass to either F who post up and support middle.
5. F1 and F2 skate toward their original blue line and then turn back.
6. D1 follow F's and close the gap.
7. F1 and F2 attack 2-1 vs. D1.
* This 1-1 or 2-1 happens on both sides at the same time.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130628221727366
https://youtu.be/SkJptv0cxGc
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.707530096823457/10159405368755931/
B4 - 2-0 Shot - Rebound – Shot - Pro
Key Points:
Shoot while skating and aim at the far pad. It is really a shot pass off the goalies pad when the shooter sees he has no openings and #2 is going hard to the net.
Description:
1. Start in the B5 formation with the players inside the middle circle.
2. Each #1 leave to the wide lane and get a pass from #2.
3. #1 Skate wide and shoot from outside the circle and shoot low to the far pad to create a rebound.
4. #2 go hard to the far post and be ready to shoot in a rebound.
5. Repeat the other way with each #3 leaving and getting a pass from #4.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20121108160612789
https://youtu.be/0HCgSpXnpeU
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.708090000100800/10159407638455931/
B600 D Wheel D to D, D to F Attack 2-0, F Scissor with D, Attack - Seminar
Key Points:
Wheel tight to the far post. Forward skate to the 'big ice' through the neutral zone. Shoot and rebound. F's skate to get open for a pass from the D after the exchange.
Description:
1. This drill is done from both ends leaving from diagonal corners.
2. D1 wheels behind the net.
3. D1 pass across to D2.
4. D2 pass up to F1 or F2 who carry the puck between the dots.
5. F's take a shot and D2 support from blue line.
6. Closest F pick up a puck in the corner and skate up the boards.
7. F exchange the puck with D2 who skate down along the boards.
8. D2 attacks the net and the F's get open for a pass or rebound.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130710150511373
https://youtu.be/PJU9ZzGf0IA
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.715302569379543/10159434535460931/
C600 - 2 on 1 x 2 – No Whistles - Pro
Key Points:
One high one low, one fast one slow on the attack. D identify the most dangerous attacker and shots from the middle. No whistles so players have to watch and start toward the open end of the ice.
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.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130717135909954
https://youtu.be/UTa1bQmU_ZM
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.709671216609345/10159413840235931/
DT400 - 2 on 1 x 2 - Jursinov-Wahlsten
Key Points:
Start by giving passive support and progress to F1 support D1 low whil F2 covers the D at the point. This is a one puck game and can be played in situations from 1-1 to 3-2.
Description:
1. Red F1-F2 attack vs. Blue D1.
2. Red D1 passively support at the blue line.
3. Blue F1-F2 passively support at the top of the circles.
4. On a turnover or after a frozen puck or goal Blue D1 pass to Blue F1 or F2.
5. Red F1-F2 and Blue F1 return to the lineup.
6. Blue F1-F2 skate to the far blue line and turn back to attack Red D1 who follows.
7. Red F3-F4 and blue D2 give passive support.
8. Same game rotation happens at the other end with GF1-F2 attacking Bl D1 and GD1 and BF1-F2 support.
https://youtu.be/umKJy5W1ew8
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.711277159782084/10159419175850931/
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For those coaches who have large groups at hockey schools or try-outs this is a great transition game to play in smaller areas. Use the F7 Formation with 4 nets (2 on each goal line or 2 at one end and one at the other) and have 4 2/3 ice transition games going on at one time. If the players are not very aware on the ice then have them turn back at the red line instead of skating to the far blue line in order to avoid collisions. Progress from passive support to the new players joining the offense and defense. If you do this a 1-1 creates a 2-2 at each end, 2-1 creates a 3-3, 2-2 a 4-4, 3-2 a 5-5 or by sending out between 1 and 3 F's and 1 or 2 D you create random situations that the players must Read and Respond to. A great benefit to this transition game with active support is that the F's and D have a i.e. 2-1 for a few seconds only and just like in a real game the supporting players catch up to the play.
It is also a great way to teach offensive and defensive team play because the coach can create any situation he/she wants and because the game runs itself and there are no whistles the coach is free to coach. Have one coach with the D and one with the F's and talk to them when they come back. Only stop the game if it is totally off track and then do a short correction and get back to it.
T2-C3 Breakout-Double Regroup 5 on 2 – Pro
Key Points:
Face the puck and time movement with the play. Fill the three lanes and get to the Big Ice in the neutral zone if possible. Attack with a middle drive if D have a good gap.
Description:
1. Coach dumps puck in.
2. Blue team breaks out.
3. Blue regroup with Red D.
4. Red D simulate a neutral zone turn-over and pass to Blue D.
5. Blue regroup in neutral zone.
6. Blue attack Red D 5 on 2.
7. Give 10" from the start of the regroup for Blue to score.
8. Sprint out of the zone on the whistle.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130804170228167
https://youtu.be/27YXsDj_WW4
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.717101679199632/10159440744960931/
B600 2-0 Wide Middle x 2 - Pro
Key Points:
Give a target and time the skating. Hard passes, mirror the puck, stretch, shoot, rebound.
Description:
1. Players line up at the four blue lines. This is done from both ends.
2. Two players leave and 1 pass up to 3 at the far blue line who passes across the ice to 4.
3. Player 1 mirror the passes and get a pass from 4.
4. Player 2 skate up to the red line and then across the far blue line for a stretch pass.
5. Player 1 pass to player 2 and join him to attack 2-0 vs. the goal.
6. Player who does not shoot circle back to rebound for the next attack.
*No whistles! Players observe and leave whn the puck crosses the blue line.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130806144401936
https://youtu.be/ycSxRkOnmU8
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.717128092530324/10159440779755931/
The new season is approaching. I am in the process of converting the video I have with new practice ideas into the 3gpp format that is much more universal than the wmv. I was using. I have so much posted now that about 25% of it is the same drill or game done by a different group. I will add the link to where it is posted before to give for example my U18 girl's doing a 3-0 weave with a regroup at the far end and add a pro team doing the same thing.
I am seeing a trend with the better coaches. "Less is more." So less whistles - more player engagement, example - the players watch to see when it is time to leave. I also see adding skill or situation components to drills. i.e. the shooter circles back and rebounds for the next shooter or give and go passes from the goal line or instead of a 1-0 with a shot and rebound now the shooter plays 1-1 with the next shooter - this can be an active battle or he simply gets in the way and the attacker has to make a move instead of going in non obstructed. In a 1-1, 2-1 etc. situation drill the better coaches allow them to play it out and the drill ends when the goalie freezes the puck, a goal or the D passes to a coach or a player.
You can see this in the last few drills I have posted. Troy Ward doesn't use whistles and the 2-1 ends when the play is finished and the next players watch and then leave. Corey Cross working with NHL players has a 2-0 with zero whistles and the none shooter circle back for a rebound.
Another thing I see is players move pucks after the drill to where they are needed next. Now the asst. coaches can listen to the key points for the next drill and don't appear like they are servants moving pucks around.
Less military command style teaching and more player involvement. This also frees the coach from being a traffic cop and allows him to talk with the players coming back to the line-up about what just happened.
I am seeing more transition games instead of situation drills and more small area games.
Another improvement is to change the situation drills or transition games and SAG to random numbers. So instead of a player knowing that is is a 1-1 have from 1 to 3 players leave on offense and on defense. Now they have to read the play and communicate.
Something I learned this summer working with former WHA, NHL player and asst. coach was to have a time limit on drills. So on a 3-0 middle drive rush they get 10' only to score or if it is against 1-2 or 3 opponents the same thing. This creates urgency and leads to more 'Deliberate Practice.'
A2 Skating Edges – Pro
Key Points:
To be able to use all of the edges for power and balance.
Description:
Pro prospects are shown the various exercises to use the edges and skate one lane and back from diagonal corners.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130812185145906
https://youtu.be/P_M_rkGI_9M
A400 - Puck Handling Skills 4 Lanes - Pro
Key Points:
Handle the puck all around the body. Loosen the shoulders and roll the wrists. Stick handle quietly and softly. You must be able to move the puck side to side, so the stick is too long if you cannot do this and too short if you are too bent over to see up ice. Separate the movement of the upper and lower body moving the puck one way and the body the other way. Use head and shoulder fakes.
Description:
1. Rink is separated into four lanes with one two groups starting one way and two the other. (you can use the offside dots and middle dot instead of cones)
2. Players do each exercise down and back two of the lanes on their side of the ice.
3. Do a new exercise each time with a coach or player demonstrating the new exercise.
Refer to the Russian Big Moves postings for more exercises, especially with Jursinov and Yashin. (Yashin - http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20080722140651119 with much looser shoulders and bigger more quiet moves)
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130812222953884
https://youtu.be/hFbPIfp9tGM
A400 - Puck Handling Skills 4 Lanes - Pro
https://youtu.be/1p02iz8rk7Q
A400 - Skills in 4 Lanes - Pro
https://youtu.be/cvAVv219tJA
A400 Skating and Puck Handle 4 Lanes - Pro
https://youtu.be/UMqbXiCMsdc
B4-B600 3-0 Breakout-Shoot-Cycle-F or D Shoot – Finnish U17
Key Points:
Do everything with quick feet. Make hard passes and D follow the play right away.
Description:
1. Start in the middle circle and 2 F regroup with one D. Attack 2-0 and D follow. Shoot then rebound.
2. Forward pick up a puck in the corner and cycle once and either go to the net and shoot again and then get a new puck and pass to the point and screen for the shot or cycle and pass to the point and screen.
3. Do this from both sides.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/filemgmt_data/B5%203-0%20Breakout-ShootCycle-F%20or%20D%20Shot-Finnish%20U17.3gp
https://youtu.be/kRwJiljSFLE
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.718378495738617/10159445418730931/
B202 – Passing Options – Sweden U20
Key Points:
Description:
In the B202 Formation the players face each other from the bluelines and across the neutral zone. This is a good formation for skill development and many situations can be created. This is the Swedish U20 Team using this formation for passing and attacking.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/filemgmt_data/B202%20Pass%20and%20Shoot%20Options-Sweden%20U20.3gp
B202 – Passing Options – Sweden U20
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=6369&topic=6507#6507
https://youtu.be/PdF8NhLzn7g
https://youtu.be/n7_zZx8WorM
https://www.facebook.com/tom.molloy.5836/videos/10159445485310931
B600 Regroup x 2 - Hinge 2-0 U 18 F
Key Points:
Regroup with each D and support from about a half zone away. Give a target and face the puck. Pass hard and always give strong side wall support and middle support.
Description:
1. Blue F1 leave and pass to F2.
2. Cross and regroup with Red D1 and D2
3. Red D1 hinge and Pass to D2
4. Red D2 pass to Blue F1 or F2.
5. Blue F's regroup with Blue D1 or D2.
6. Blue D's hinge and pass to Blue F.
7. Blue F's attack the far net 2 on 0.
*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/filemgmt_data/B600%20Regroup-Hinge%202-0%20one.3gp
https://youtu.be/KQH87ece6tA
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.719018182341315/10159448037285931/
B600 Double Regroup Attack 3-0, 2 F and 1 D - U18 F
Key Points:
Everyone face the puck all of the time. On the regroup give wall and middle support and not continuous crossing (as you should in a game.) Attack with speed and pursue the first rebound before returning to the line-up.
Description:
1. Line up at each blue line with forwards and D together.
2. BF1-2 cross and drop.
3. BF1-2 regroup with RD 1-2.
4. RD 1-2 hinge and pass up to BF1-2.
5. BF1-2 regroup with RD 1-2.
6. RD 1-2 hinge and pass up to BF1-2.
7. BF 1-2 attack along with the BD who passed up ice making it 3-0.
8. Repeat the other way with RF 1-2 regrouping.
*This flow can turn into 2-1, 2-2 or have 3 F's.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130912152511679
https://youtu.be/jy8X5Ret2iE
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.719028272340306/10159448094080931/
B2 Point Shots - Give-Go-Shoot - Russian U20
Key Points:
Quick feet and shoot while moving. On the one timer follow through with the stick and front knee pointing to the target.
Description:
B2 Defense Point Shots
1. D1 get puck from along boards, skate inside the dots and shoot.
2. D1 get another puck then pass to D2 for one timer.
3. D2 repeat passing to D3.
B600 Forwards Give-Go-Shoot
1. F1 skate and pass across to F2.
2. F2 pass back to F1 who shoots while skating.
3. F2 repeats from the other side give and go with F3.
*Screening and timing for rebounds can be added.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/filemgmt/index.php?id=78
https://youtu.be/SO_G8CffB3s
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.719033022339831/10159448120495931/
C3 Regroup 2-1 Regroup 3-2- Swiss U20
Key Points:
Face the puck and do everything while skating. Hinge either out on inside or D switch sides.
Description:
1. Blue F1-F2 Regroup with Blue D1-D2.
2. Blue F1-F2 attack 2-1 vs. Red D1.
3. Blue F3 pass to Blue D1 or D2 who hinge and regroup with Blue F1-2-3.
4. Blue F1-F2-F3 attack vs. Red D1-D2.
5. Repeat the other way Red F1-F2 regroup with Blue D1-D2.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/filemgmt_data/C3%20Regroup%202-1%20Regroup%203-2%20Swiss%20%20U20.3gp
https://youtu.be/Wzo7jF4eFeY
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.719037845672682/10159448142240931/
A1 Going Back for a Loose Puck - Pro W
Key Points:
Head on a swivel looking before you get the puck. Line up the puck and pick it up as you start turning.
Description:
When a player goes back for a loose puck they need to shoulder check to see where the open ice is. They should turn just as they are getting to the loose puck and have it on the stick as they are turning as opposed to getting the puck and then turning. The coach is a former NHL defenseman.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130819152329449
D200, 3 on 3 Game – Pro
Key Points:
This is a small area game and good habits like facing the play with and without the puck are curcial. Everyone should cover one player on defense and give close support on offense.
Description:
1. Play a cross ice game of 1-1 to 5-5.
2. Extra players line up along the blue line.
3. Shifts 20-30" and pass to teammate coming on on the whistle.
4. Coach put in a new puck on a goal.
5. Keep score.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130820140536720
https://youtu.be/Gcr43Q6HYHs
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.720140012229132/10159452414605931/
B3-D2 Partner Pass - Keepaway - 1-1 Game - U18 F
Key Points:
Protect the puck on offense and stick on the puck on defense. Keep score between teams. Young players go about 15" and older players shorter shifts.
Description:
1. Start with 1 exchanging pucks with 2 while skating at the top of the circle.
2. Move to the middle circle on the whistle and 2 to the top of the circle.
3. Originals 1's play keepaway with puck coach puts in.
4. On whistle move to the far end and play 1 on 1 cross ice.
5. Return to the line-up and start as a passer.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130822134328480
https://youtu.be/0A3SgfHJq-U
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.720143755562091/10159452426295931/
B5 Middle Drive and Cycle - 10 Seconds to Score
Key Points:
The player in the middle lane skate hard to the top of the goal crease. The two players in opposite wide lanes are about a quarter of a zone behind. Force the backchecker to make the proper decision.
Description:
1. Players leave from the red line.
2. R1 pass wide to R2 or R3.
3. R1 skate hard to the top of the goal crease and stop.
4. R2 and R3 follow in a second wave behind R1.
5. R3 pass across to R2 who one times the puck on net.
6. Play a rebound or a new puck shot by the coach and work together to score within 10 seconds from the start.
7. Next group repeat.
8. Create a contest to see how many goals they can score within the time limit.
D400 - Middle Drive 3-3 - 12 Seconds to Score
Key Points:
Create intensity by only giving 10" for the offense to score. Attacking team uses the middle drive.
Description:
1. Start from the red line and attack 3 on 3.
2. Offensive team use the middle drive.
3. Attackers get 10 seconds to score.
4. Coach blow whistle if it takes too long.
5. On transition or whistle pass to the players at the blue line.
6. Team who was on offense now skate to the blue line and defend.
I used this drill and game with NCAA players in the summer. I will get a video of the drill and game when I have my team this year. Putting a scoring time limit on drills or game situations creates an urgency. Have lines compete against each other.
D400 Middle Drive 3-3 -12 Seconds to Score - College M
https://youtu.be/gT4T-rUfB7g
Observing Players Develop Youth to Pro - 4-4
D100 Pro 4-4 Tournament
I posted this as a demonstration of how the top level players keatb good habits and great technique when they are young. They move the puck to the open man, support the puck and get open, have sticks on the puck and in the passing lanes. They usually bury the puck if they have a good chance. Notice how they face the play with the puck by pivoting and turning so they can see everyone. They move to open ice and really protect the puck with their body.
Lots of other good things. If you go to the videos of the 85ers doing a DT100 transition game you can see the player in blue with the white pad on his back. He still skates the same bent over way and does that Gretzky quick turn to gain ice for himself. I coached them when he was 12-13 for two springs. 40 practices 90 minutes each for ten weeks for two years and we went into two tournaments a year. So I coached them 80 practices or 120 hours. Five of the 9 F were still playing pro last year.
They work out every week day with this format to get ready for the season.
- skate around handling the puck.
- some passing, shooting drills run by a coach.
- play a 4-4 full ice tournament and keep score.
- play 3-3 cross ice and keep score.
- do about 10 minutes of skating.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130824182500255
https://youtu.be/jbrAHM9JQUM
Same player when he was 12. He had a good career in the NHL and played for Canada in the 2018 Olympics. Another small player won the Hobey Baker. He only grew to 5* 6" and had a great career in Europe another drafted in second round and played in the NHL, coached in Sweden and was an NHL head coach and now HC in AHL. Everyone on the team played at least Jr. A. Lots played major junior or NCAA Div. 1 and many played in the minors. They turn 36 this year. A few are still playing in Europe.. The best player was second overall in Bantam draft and quit hockey at 18. They were skilled enough at 12 to do any drill or game that the pro's in the video above can do. Just not as fast.
D100 4-4 - Pro
https://youtu.be/vSn8xg6JiIw
DT100 Continuous 1-1 with 85er's
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090726085538618
DT100 Continuous 2-1 - 85er's
https://youtu.be/3USLKJdp3r8
DT100 - Continuous 1-1 - 85er's
https://youtu.be/5c0qnDpWTUM
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.720165612226572/10159452516725931/
B6 Pass and Replace x 2 – Pro
Key Points:
Turn facing the puck and time when to ask for the pass. Rebound and circle back to rebound for the next shooter.
Description:
A. 3 leave the corner and pass to 2 who turns to the outside and comes back for the pass.
B. 3 follow the pass.
C. 2 move into the middle and pass to 1 when he is ready for the pass.
D. 2 follow the pass.
E. 1 curl to the outside and back for a pass from 2 then skate in and shoot-rebound.
F. 1 curl back to rebound for 2.
G. 1 go to the corner to repeat the other way.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2013082418133387
https://youtu.be/lxAfCAdxPmo
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.721364445440022/10159458780210931/
T3 - C2 Angling 2-1 Wally - Pro W
Key Points:
Defender create an angle from inside to cut the ice in half, deflect the play wide, angle at the back of the inside shoulder with the stick on the puck and finish. Second checker mirror from a little behind.
Description:
1. Coach shoot the puck across the ice on the attacking teams half or dump it softly.
2. Red 1 race for the puck and attack the Blue net.
3. Blue 1 and 2 tag up at the blue line then arc slightly behind the puck carrier to cut the ice in half.
4. Blue 1 close the gap approaching toward the back shoulder with body on body and stick on the puck.
5. Blue 1 rub out Red 1 and Blue 2 pick up the puck.
6. Blue 1 and 2 attack the other way while Red 1 back checks.
7. Repeat with Blue 3 on offense vs. Red 1-2.
* This can also be done as a 1-1 drill to teach the concepts of angling - deflect-steer-angle-finish with body on body and stick on the puck.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130902174459633
C2 Angling 2-1 - Pro W
https://youtu.be/lovH0_urHDg
This is a great game to practice any team play situation. I learned it from Gene Reilly who has coached a lot of college, AHL and European pro hockey.
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T2-4, D4 – Reilly Team Play Rotation
Key Points:
Practice team play situations at each end. Even or odd man. Leave players in the neutral zone for pp and pk. Situations.
Description:
1. For spectialty teams start with 5-5 at each end with one defensive player in the neutral zone making it a 5-4. You can use any number 3-3 to 6-5.
2. Start green on pp vs. white on pk at one end. On a goal, frozen puck or shot down the ice the green get ready to pk and the white the pp.
3. The other end starts with the white on the offense first.
*The play rotates from end to end.
We used this rotation when working with university, college or pro teams because there are usually at least 8 D and 12 F. In Canada the minor hockey roster is 17 skaters so this only works with smaller numbers. Another option is to use the same game but when the puck is shot down the other group play 4-3 or else 5 offensive players practice the pp for one minute 5-2 and then shoot the puck down.
College men's team.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20210116195746359
T2-4 - Reilly PP-PK Game – College
https://youtu.be/uLF7yFsbGyg
Pro Team
https://youtu.be/AYIPjishwnw
D200 - 2 on 1 x 2 Race to Score – Pro
Key Points:
Two on one contests. The attackers must get open, pick, shoot, pass etc. to score and the defender must realize it is really a 2 on 2 and cover the attack or pass to the most dangerous player and give the other attacker to the goalie. Lots of talking on defense.
Description:
1. Play a 2 on 1 at each end.
2. Blue attack at one end and Red at the other.
3. The first team to score gets one point.
4. Switch the players after a goal is scored.
5. Contest is to see who can score 5 goals first (or some other total)
*Making the 2-1 a game gives urgency to the attackers to score and the defender to battle.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130910140300583
https://youtu.be/9wPKabpwB18
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.723024538607346/10159466603195931/
C3 Low 2-2 Regroup in Neutral Zone 3-2 - Pro W
Key Points:
Attack with speed and fight for a quick scoring chance. Defend one player each and on the 3-2 one defender play a 2-1 and one cover 1-1.
Description
:
Part A
1. F1 attack D1 from one corner and F2 and D2 support from the other corner.
2. Play a 2-2 until the whistle.
Part B
3. Regroup with D3 in the neutral zone and attack 3-2.
Part C
4. Repeat at the other end on the whistle.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2013091114135082
https://youtu.be/2nTmO49bpG8
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.723036028606197/10159466717600931/
ABC Coding System
My diagrams are coded in the ABC format. This is like a library coding to make it easier to find things. Code designed by IIHF Hall of Fame coach Juhani Wahlsten (3 Olympics, 7 World Championships and former captain of Finland National Team)
A - Skating and individual skill
B - Partner skills
C - Game situation drills
D - Games full and SAG
DT - Transition games
E - Shootouts and contests
F – Fitness skating.
G – Goaltender training.
O – Off-ice training.
T - Teaching drills and games where the coach is controlling the situation and giving instruction on individual skills or team play.
The letter tells what is being worked on. The number behind the letter tells what the area of the ice it is being done in.
A1 – cross ice A100 – cross ice with a puck. (ind. Or skating skills cross-ice and then cross-ice with a puck) A3 – around the rink. A300 – around the rink with a puck. Etc.
The same happens with all the drills and games. i.e.
D – Game situation.
D1 – Full ice. D100 – Full ice with extra players on the side or in the box.
D2 – Cross-ice game. D200 with extra players rotating in.
D3 – one cross-ice game and another game from the goal line to the far blue line. D300 with extra players rotating in.
D4 – one zone game and D400 with extra players.
D5 – A D4 game at each end and a D2 game in the neutral zone. D500 with extra players.
D6 – Full ice with two nets on each goal line making two full ice games at once. D600 with extra players.
D7 – ¼ ice games with two nets on each goal line. D700 extra players rotating in.
D8 – Four games at once with two nets on each goal line and two nets near the red line. D800 extra players. (good to have a hose, boards or rink divider along the red line.) Good game formation with smaller players.
DT - Transition Games are coded in a similar way.
Some examples with video links:
D200 2-2 Shoot Either Net – Pro
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=4071&topic=5793#5793
C3 1-1 to 2-2 - D Join F Backcheck-Pro
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=4071&topic=5822#5822
T2-4 D400 Specialty Team Practice - Czech Republic U20
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=4071&topic=4071#4071
D4 Two Pass - Czech Republic U20
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=4071&topic=4087#4087
A300 Shoot-Rebound-Walk In-Walk out - Swedish U20
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=4071&topic=4133#4133
F - B6 2-0 Disguised Skate - Pro
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=6369&topic=6555#6555
B3 Three Lane Shots - Swiss U20
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=4071&topic=4164#4164
B600 Pass-Drop-Shoot - U18 Boys
Key Points:
Face the puck, accerate with the puck and follow the shot for a rebound.
Description:
A. Leave from diagonal blue lines.
B. 1 leave and exchange the puck with 2.
C. 1 drop the puck on the red line.
D. 1 skate around the circle and pick up the puck left by the other player.
E. Skate in and shoot.
F. Rebound.
G. Rebound or exchange passes with the next shooter.
H. Repeat with two 3's leaving.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2013052210352710
B600 Pass-Drop-Shoot - U18 Boys
https://youtu.be/nz6JG9lshYw
Mike is presenting on ice in Vienna. The players are Austrian so there is a language barrier even though they take english in school. The video also has him teaching pk swarming but I will do another posting on only that. Now pro teams swarm if the offensive team is in a weak attacking position facing the glass battling for a puck. The defenders will outnumber them.
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T2 Slot Set to Diamond PP Rotation – IIHF Seminar - Babcock
Key Points:
Three players rotate high and create options. Players should set up in one timer shooting positions and be on the off wing for passing.
Description:
Part A
A. Start in a slot set with 1 on the half wall,4 below the goal line, 5 in front.
B. #1 shoot left, 2 left, 3 right. (play to goalies left-opposite if to goalies right)
C. Start with 2 getting a pass in the middle from 1.
D. #2 shoot if it is open.
Part B
E. No shot then 1-2-3 rotate clockwise. 2 pass back to 1 who moves to the middle point while 3 move to a shooting position above the opposite dot.
F. Options for 2. 1-Shoot, 2-Shot pass to 5, 3-one timer for 2 or 3, 4-Restart high rotation.
G. Read what the defenders give and constantly attack the net.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130914152503448
https://youtu.be/PuHSqKqrCD4
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.723049468604853/10159466759690931/
T2-4 - D400 Specialty Team Practice - Pro
I just posted Mike Babcock's on ice demo of the power play. Now I will show a pro team practicing the power play and penalty kill at each end. The rotation is 10 players at each end with the reds vs. the whites. Start with 5 reds on the pp and 4 whites on the pk. The players at the other end wait with 5 whites ready to attack vs. 4 reds. Start and go for about a minute. The coach spots a new puck when needed or stops the play for coaching tips. After about a minute the other end starts and the original end rotates and now 5 whites are ready to go on the power play vs. 4 reds.
I am going to post videos of 5-4, 4-5, 5-3, 3-5 with captions of coaching points and focus on the power play and pk principles of each.
This rotation can be used for 5-4, 5-3, 4-3, 5-5, 6-5.
You can also have a game where one puck is used and when the puck is frozen, a goal is scored or puck cleared the other end goes while the original end switches roles. I will paste that diagram to this posting.
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T2 D400 - Power Play 5-4 - Pro
Start with an overload and rotate into a 1-3-1 Diamond.
- Move to off-wing shooting positions on the sides.
- Low player screen when the puck is high.
- Second low player be in a shot pass position on high pucks.
- Second low player move to the mid slot when the puck is low or in the middle, he can also stay in the middle as a short passing option, one time shooter, screen and deflect point shots.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2013091514494985
T2-4 D400 Specialty Team Situations – Pro
https://youtu.be/pBr5QkfUQoU
T2-4 D400 Team Play Situations-Pro
https://youtu.be/Vn5reQw_sBk
T4-D400 Penalty Killing 4-5 - Pro
Key Points:
Skate in straight lines from the net out. Sticks must deny the most dangerous pass. Stick on the puck when checking. Block shots.
Description:
1. Practice specialty teams at both ends and rotate pp and pk when the puck is at the other end.
2. Coach spot a new puck when the original is out of play.
3. Closest defender check the puck carrier. Pressure when they see numbers or poor control and stay with player when they skate with the puck. Contain is there is complete control in the triple threat position.
4. Skate in straight lines from the net out.
5. Priority is to deny shots from the point and the slot.
6. On passes from mid-point to a player at the side the middle checker can contain or surf to the player on the flank denying the pass back to the point with the stick. Pressure all the way down to the goal line.
7. If the puck is passed back to the mid point and too far to get into the shooting lane then rotate with the player at the top of the triangle.
7. Overload the strong side and give them the player who is two passes away but deny the cross ice pass with sticks in the passing lane.
This is th way to kill before teams adopted the 1-3.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130916143513625
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
T2-4 Aggressive PP and Quick Pass PP
https://www.facebook.com/tom.molloy.5836/videos/10159472648290931
T2 - D400 - Dice 2-1-2 Power Play 5-3 – Pro
Key Points:
Move the puck quickly to produce one timer shots and back door plays. Outnumber the pk on rebounds.
Description:
1. Set up a 5-3 power play at each end and work one end at a time.
2. Coach spot the puck to start.
3. Power play use one touch passes and shots to score.
5. Power play should use rotation, screens, picks.
6. Player in front screen on point shots and kick back when the puck is low on a side.
7. To spread the pk the low players can start below the goal line and pass behind or walk out.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=201309181814277
https://youtu.be/yMq1OL7gTag
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.725406161702517/10159477713325931/
T4 D400 - PK 3-5 vs a Spread PP - Pro
Key Points:
The key is to eliminate one timer shots from the point, from the player in the middle and the back door play.
Description:
1. When the puck is passed down the D in front moves to that side.
2. Weak side high player drop low to take away back door one timer.
3. Strong side high player drop down and front the middle attacker.
4. Strong side high player get in shooting lane when puck is at the point.
5. Weak side high player cover middle and take away cross ice pass with stick.
6. Low player eliminate tip ins in front but don't get tied up.
7. D to D pass everyone shift.
(Right low player in last minute doesn't move out and back and many openings are created. Important to skate in straight lines from the net out to low, middle, high spots)
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130919153350791
https://youtu.be/RF1lYZF7SnE
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.725406161702517/10159477713325931/
C3 - 2 on 1 Rush D Join - Defender Slide – Pro
Key Points:
Attack 2 on 1, ‘One high one low, one fast one slow.’ Offense make the first play early to allow a second play. Forehand passes are the most effective, even when on the off wing (Gretzky did this). Defense delay the play as long as possible to create bad shooting angles and backcheckers to get there. Defense slide outside the post if the attacker is deep. On the 3 on 1 don’t slide but stay in the middle, delay the play and jam the trailer if the attack is deep.
Description:
1. D wheel around the net from the corner and pass to F1 or F2 cutting across.
2. D join the attack.
3. Repeat the other way with RD2 passing to RF1-2
4. In this video example the D slides when the attack is deep. They are not passing to the D the first half of the video.
5. Last part of the video they can pass to the D so it is a 3-1 and the D stay on their feet and jam the trailer pass and deny the pass across.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130921150949600
https://youtu.be/Na9aQ0KkWYQ
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.726643574912109/10159483848460931/
T2 B6 3-0 Middle Drive 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.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2013092315445066
https://youtu.be/iczxajmzhNY
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.728379414738525/10159496053150931/
F - B6 2-0 Disguised Skate - Pro
Key Points:
Skate at top speed on the rush and make at least 2 passes. Crash the net for a rebound. Backcheckers tie up sticks on loose pucks.
Description:
1. Players start from the corners.
2. Players 1 and 2 attack 2-0.
3. On the whistle players 3 and 4 attack 2-0 with a new puck.
4. Players 1 and 2 backcheck hard to the slot and cover one player each.
5. Coach should allow a second shot if there is a rebound before whistling.
6. Continue this flow and each group 'Keep Score' and see which two players score the most.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2014070621573283
https://youtu.be/-ZGrVCikrok
T2-4 Team Play Practice Rotation - Minor Hockey
Key Points:
Practice various situations at each end. One vs. pressure and one no pressure. Switch roles when the puck goes to the no pressure end. Review any team concept. This works for minor hockey teams that have 15-17 skaters. With teams that have 8 D and 12 F you can have ten at each end.
Description:
Sequence
1. Practice game situation at one end.
2. Shoot the puck down on a turn over or after a certain time.
3. Practice 5-0 for 60".
4. Shoot puck down to first group who have rotated.
B6 2-0 x 2-Stretch-2-0 - Pro W
Key Points:
Give a target. Pass hard while skating. Shoot while skating from the front of the body. Crash the net for rebounds. Pursue the rebound for a second shot.
Description:
1. Player 1 and 2 leave from diagonal corners; player 1 start on the outside and 2 on the inside.
2. Player 1 pass to 2 and get a return pass.
3. Player 2 cross the blue line and cut across the middle and player 2 continue with the puck.
4. Both player 1's give a stretch pass to the opposite player 2 and head to the net.
5. Player 2 either shoot or pass to player 1 who shoots.
6. Both players crash the net for a rebound.
7. Play the rebound for a second shot.
*Option is to time the drill with a maximum time to score and have a competition.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130930205844862
https://youtu.be/6BjOXEqzTRA
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.729493401293793/10159505675245931/
B600 - Regroup-3-0 Delay-Point Shot - Pro W
Key Points:
Skate hard and give a target. Pass and shoot while moving. D keep the head up when shooting. Do a tight turn on the delay.
Description:
1. Four D stand on the dots at each end and forwards on each side in the neutral zone.
2. F1 from each side regroup with the D at their end.
3. F2 from each side come down the boards to post up then join F1.
4. D1 pass to D2 at each end.
5. D2 pass to F1 in the middle lane and follow the attack to the point.
6. F1 pass to F2 who enters the zone wide while F1 goes to the net hard.
7. D1 at the opposite ends give passive resistance to F2.
8. F2 delay at the hash marks and pass to the point and go to the net.
9. D2 skate between the dots and shoot while F1 screens.
10. F1 and F2 play out the first rebound.
*Option One: Have a time limit for the drill and create a competition who can score the most and which goalies stop the most.
*Option Two: Instead of standing at the dots have the D skate to the top of the circles and chocktow turn back and then hinge before passing to F1.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2013100114353261
https://youtu.be/QOrtUdJYbG8
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.729514504625016/10159505738725931/
B600 - Regroup - 3-0, Delay-Low Cycle-Point Shot - Pro W
Key Points:
Skate hard and give a target. Pass and shoot while moving. D keep the head up when shooting. Do a tight turn on the delay.
Description:
1. Four D stand on the dots at each end and forwards on each side in the neutral zone.
2. F1 from each side regroup with the D at their end.
3. F2 from each side come down the boards to post up then join F1.
4. D1 pass to D2 at each end.
5. D2 pass to F1 in the middle lane and follow the attack to the point.
6. F1 pass to F2 who enters the zone wide while F1 goes to the net hard.
7. D1 at the opposite ends give passive resistance to F2.
8. F2 delay at the hash marks and pass low to F1 who cycles up and passes to D2 at the point.
9. D2 skate between the dots and shoot while F1 and F2 go to the net.
10. F1 and F2 play out the first rebound.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131003212813833
*Option One: Have a time limit for the drill and create a competition who can score the most and which goalies stop the most.
*Option Two: Instead of standing at the dots have the D skate to the top of the circles and chocktow turn back and then hinge before passing to F1.
https://youtu.be/Yda88DMp5Kg
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.729548524621614/10159505995415931/
B6 Breakout 1-0 Point Shot - Pro
Key Points:
Quick feet, give a target, choctaw turn front to back, pass hard, shoot and follow the shot for a rebound, pass and follow the pass, screen, low point shot.
Description:
1. Defense skate forward from the blue line up to the red line and then chocktaw turn backward.
2. Forward leave from the corner and skate around the top the circle and below the other circle then hard up the ice.
3. D get a pass from a forward in the corner and quickly turn up ice and pass to the breaking forward.
4. Forward skate in and shoot and the D follow to the point.
5. Forward look for the rebound and then pick up a puck near the net and pass to the D.
6. D take a point shot and the F screen.
7. F and D stay at that end to go the other way.
*With a large group you could have two F and two D go and the D could hinge with each other and a D to D at the point. Another option would do the same drill from each end starting in diagonal corners.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131004161921638
https://youtu.be/TAw38rIZj_I
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*I have mentioned the Chocktaw turn. It is the most efficient way to turn from forward to backwards. Here is a link to instruction on how to do the Chocktow.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=5925&topic=5925#5925
C3 Low 2-2-Regroup-2-2 and 3-2 Pro W
Key Points:
Forwards use quick give and goes, protect the puck. D communicate, play the 2 on 2 man on man and the 3 on 2 with one 2-1 and one 1-1.
Description:
1. Start with 2 D on each blue line and the F's in the corners.
2. Both D go into the zone and defend a 2-2 vs. the forwards out of each corner.
3. Coach spot a puck for the 2 D in the neutral zone and the original forwards regroup with them.
4. Original D follow and defend the 2 on 2 attack.
5. The second set of D go to the other end and restart the sequence defending a 2 on 2 out of the corner.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131005160127754
https://youtu.be/2nTmO49bpG8
*Make this drill more game like by having the D playing the low 2-2 or 3-2 pass to the 2 D waiting in the neutral zone if they break up the play. The coach only put in a new puck on a goal or if the goalie freezes the puck. Then start the regroup in the neutral zone.
This is one of the best games to work on low 1-1, 2-1, 2-2, 3-2, 3-3, cycling, low zone coverage, point shots, screening, shot passes, etc. You can move the players as far up as the dots and back to the blue line. You can start with a small number and add players by doing a give and go with the point. 5 on 5 can be played by having each team with 2 jokers at the point who can be either passive or active defending vs. each other. It is a great game when you have only one goalie but you can rotate them when you have two.
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DT400 3-3 Krusel Battling Game - Pro W
Key Points:
Battle for loose pucks, screen the goalie, shot passes, cycle, man on man, tie up sticks, tip, low zone play.
Description:
1. Line up with the face-off dots and 1 to 3 players race for a loose puck on the whistle.
2. Pass to the point to transition to offense.
3. Point player must shoot or pass withing 2 seconds.
4. If a point pass goes out the other pointman gets the puck.
5. Either leave the puck in the zone or pass to the coach on a whistle.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131008150727357
https://youtu.be/e80Cod_L2So
G - 2-0 Walk-out or Pass-out Pro W
Key Points:
Walk-out or pass out from the goal line. Goalie must be aware of the shooter and the high player. Primary job is to stop the first shot in a balanced position so you can move to react to a rebound or for a one timer.
Description:
1. Start with one player at the top of the circle and one on the goal line.
2. The high player has the puck and passes low then heads to the net.
3. The low player may walk out and shoot or pass.
4. Only one pass is allowed in this drill.
5. Both players crash the net for a rebound.
6. Goalie stay square to the puck in a balanced position at all times.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131010135337484
https://youtu.be/OGMGsLD84hQ
Other goalie drills.
E1 Point Shots Rebound Control
Shoot from the point and have a player in front and at the long side looking for a rebound. Goalie control the puck away from players waiting for the rebound. Track puck always.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090820172449193
G - Goalie Training Method - Kazakstan Women
This video clip shows how they train goalies in former east Block Nations.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120817071147683
T2-4 Low 3-2 Pro W
Key Points:
D must decide whether to pressure or contain, always from the defensive side. Forwards create space and time by skating and passing quickly while using give and goes and changing the point of attack in a triangle. D continually read where the most dangerous play is and have sticks on the puck and in the passing lanes.
Description:
1. This can be done at either one or both ends.
2. Start with the 3 F's passing the puck around the top of the circles and the 2 D in front of them.
3. A forward shoots and the 3 on 2 starts.
4. Give the attackers a time limit to score in order to create urgency.
5. Next line of forwards get in position for a breakout pass from the D.
6. A goal, time running out or a breakout ends the drill.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131011145119511
https://youtu.be/I3zHd8LQHBg
B4-B6 - Continuous Pass and Shoot Pro W
Key Points:
Face the puck and give a target. Shoot while skating and accelerate in corners.
Description:
a. Start - 1 skate down the boards and shoot and follow the shot for a rebound.
b. 2 leave from corner then cross and drop to 1.
c. 1 carry the puck wide and pass back to 2.
d. 2 pass wide to 3.
e. 3 shoot and cross with 4.
f. After passing 1 go to corner, 2 to the centre circle.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131015151134860
https://youtu.be/H9N4O8tdrp8
B6 - 2-0 – RB Pro
Key Points:
Face the puck at all times. Give a target. The player who enters the offensive zone take the shot.
Description:
A. Players start in the four corners.
B. 1 pass to 2.
C. 2 regroup with 3 at the other end.
D. 3 pass to 1 in the middle lane.
E. 1 and 2 shoot and rebound.
F. 3 and 4 follow and 4 pass to 3.
G. 3 regroup with 5.
H. Continue this flow end to end.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131015164109607
https://youtu.be/8qvvMpCR_yU
C3 Regroup 2-2 or 3-2 - Pro
Key Points:
Attack with speed. On a 2 on 2 isolate one D and create a 2 on 1. Always face the puck and give a target.
Description:
1. Forwards leave from the hash marks and D from the far blue line.
2. F1 and F2 start with the puck and regroup with D1 or D2 in the neutral zone.
3. D1 and D2 hinge and then pass up to F1 or F2.
4. F1-2 turn back at their blue line and attack 2-2 vs D1 and D2.
5. D1 and D2 follow F1-2 and keep a close gap in the nzone.
6. Play out the rush until a goal, frozen puck or pass to D at the blue line.
7. Repeat the other way with F3-4 regrouping and attacking vs. D3-4 the other direction.
8. Add a forward and do the same drill 3 on 2.
B600 Pass x 3 Stretch - Pro W
Key Points:
Pass and shoot while skating. Adjust the body and stick to take bad passes. Follow the shot for a rebound and stop at the net. Hit the net.
Description:
A. Players at the 4 blue lines.
B. Leave from diagonal corners and 1 give and go pass to 2.
C. 1 pass to 3.
D. 3 pass to the other 1 stretching at the far blue line.
E. Both 1's shoot.
F. Follow for a rebound and stop at the net.
G. Repeat with 4's passing to 3.
Options: rebound for next shooter. Pass to next shooter, screen and tip.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131021142553480
https://youtu.be/l_cjclP0Gg8
D200 Tight 2 on 2 - Pro W
Key Points:
Make quick decisions and play with good habits. Face the puck, tight turns, stick on the ice, give and go, quick passes and shots, protect the puck, rebound, block shots.
Description:
1. Place one net on the goal line and the other at the top of the circle.
2. Players leave from the side.
3. Play situations 1-1 to 3-3 with 20-30" shifts.
4. Play the same puck on the whistle by either leaving it or passing to a teammate coming on.
5. Keep Score.
Options: Give and go to add new players, Jokers behind offensive, defensive or both nets, Jokers on the side, passing rules such as goals must be on give and goes, etc.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131022140745514
https://youtu.be/nLE48uEUzlM
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131022140745514
DT200 Active Jokers - Side and Ends - U18 G
Key Points:
Quick passes and shots are needed. Face the puck in an athletic ready position. Protect the puck.
I did this game last night and it worked really well. We kept score and the losing team did a push-up for every goal they lost by. I like it because the players are ALL active and it requires quick thinking and quick action. We had 16 skaters and two goalies so 4 played on each team and 4 were Jokers. Each team had one Joker behind each net and one on each side.
Description:
1. Half of each colour play and half are jokers.
2. Each team have a joker behind the net and on each side.
3. Jokers can shoot or pass but not join the play.
4. Jokers can check jokers.
5. Switch every 30" and use the same puck.
6. To transition to offense the team must pass to a Joker.
DT200 - 3 on 3 with 3 Jokers - U18 F
https://youtu.be/JmLmJjVsYP0
Option: Switch Jokers and Players of the team that is scored on.
D1 Full Ice All Play - College WF
Key Points:
Everyone plays shinny style.
Description:
1. All play at the same time.
2. Use a puck or multiple pucks, ball or balls.
3. When the goalie freezes the puck the attackers back up behind the hash marks.
4. When a team scores they must touch the red line before checking.
D1 - Shinny at Wildwood - College W
https://youtu.be/GZc3keshjIs
D9 - Multi-Net Game - Youth
Key Points:
Those coaches who come to the site a lot know that I coach a school skills class twice a week. They have one hour of ice time and we do skills the first half and games for skill, creativity and game sense the second half. This year I have about a dozen kid's ages 11-14. There are 3 girl's who play ringuette and three beginner boy's who don't play on teams. The other 6 boy's are pretty good. Two play AA with one leading the league in scoring, another is a little smaller but really good and plays a level below and the other 3 boy's are better than average.
I usually bring out 4 small nets and there are two big ones on the ice. Today's game were 3 equal ability players at each small net, The nets were along the side boards at alternate side and line up with the hash, blue line, other blue line and hash. They played 1-1 with one resting at the far boards. Play offense, defense, pass to the resting player who goes onto offense vs. the player who played defense and the original defender rest. I then moved the nets across from each other and they played 3 on 3 with the two weakest groups and two strongest groups. We finished with the game below using the 4 small and two big nets (layed face down and players have to hit the top mesh only to score.) Start with two at each net and rule that each has to score before scoring again.
Implement any rule modification like types or number of passes, how many goals one player can score, etc.
Description:
1. Place nets around the rink and allow space for players to skate behind.
2. Divide the players up into equal teams at each net.
3. Use one puck or if multiple pucks leave them in the net after a goal.
4. Keep score.
5. Players defend their own net and can score on all other nets.
*If the skill level is uneven rule is all must score before you can score again.
D9 - 4 Teams x 4 Nets – SAG Variation
https://youtu.be/ESZaaWx0vLs
C3 Double Regroup 2-1 - Pro
Key Points:
Give a target for the passes, face the puck, pass while skating, make the first pass early on the 2-1, D co-operate with the goalie to make it a 2-2 and don't allow a second play late. D slide outside the post if a pass across is the only play.
Description:
1. Players line up along the boards on both sides in the neutral zone.
2. Start with F1 and F2 one touch passing with D1.
3. F's skate through the neutral zone and regroup with D2.
4. F's attack 2 on 1 vs. D1.
5. F3 and F4 repeat by one touch passing with D2 and regrouping with D3.
*If there are at least 8 D you could use this sequence and have two 1 on 1's at the same time in opposite directions.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131025152134950
https://youtu.be/D1iqCvvKIiA
https://www.facebook.com/tom.molloy.5836/videos/3425972637647412?idorvanity=631135947796206
T2-4 - C3 - 5 on 2 Breakout-Turn-over, Regroup 5 on 2 – Pro
Key Points:
Simulate turn-overs and neutral zone regroup. Attack and regroup with speed. Always face the puck, give a target and continue moving.
Description:
1. Coach shoot the puck in.
2. Break-out 5-2.
3. Simulate turn-over and pass to a defender.
4. Simulate another turn-over and defender pass to an offensive D.
5. Attackers regroup in the neutral zone.
6. Attack 5-2.
7. Repeat with D3-D4 breaking out with 3 new forwards.
*Add intensity by giving 10" for the attacking 5 players to score.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131028133926329
https://youtu.be/s6oqfaAQN5k
D202 - 3 on 3 with 2 Defensive Jokers - Pro W
Key Points:
SAG that requires quick decisions. Play in an athletic position, give a target, get open, move with the puck, shoot, rebound.
Description:
1. Nets are on the blue lines facing each other.
2. Two Jokers are behind their own goal.
3. Regroup with a Joker to go onto offense.
4. Jokers can pass or shoot.
5. Play from 1-1 to 5-5 even and odd number situations.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131029134513700
https://youtu.be/-XHGvZ2fCT0
I have been to many International Coaching Symposiums and at most they have coaches contribute drills under certain topic headings and then they puck a booklet together with the ones they consider the best. I came across the booklets from two of the conferences and put the drills together in a pdf. Coaches from all over the hockey world come to these conferences, so the drills are from many places and levels of coaching.
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The topic of the first PDF of drills is Puck Control.
The second PDF has many Shooting Drills
The first PDF has many Goaltending Drills
The second PDF has drills for Offensive Attack
First I would like to thank Peter for his $50 donation and George for his order for a book and thumb drive.
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Today's drills are for One on One's and Gap Control.
T3 - B5 - Neutral zone Angling - Pro
Key Points:
Mirror the attacker from behind. Keep the attacker on the outside, approach toward the inside shoulder with the stick on the puck, shoulder in front and body on body.
Description:
1. Line up in the neutral zone with a defender following an offensive player with the puck.
2. Offensive player make moves and dekes and then turn either way to attack.
3. Defender mirror the offensive player and turn staying on the inside.
4. Defender close the gap by approaching from about a half stick behind at the inside shoulder.
5. Defender keep the stick on the puck and body on body to angle the attacker and take the puck.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131101142929311
https://youtu.be/jWNMfHmyabk
T - Pro Practice One
This is a video with clips of the drills last Thursday at their practice. The players do some neat things at the end. Something I have never seen before is about 10 players broke into two groups and moved around the ice, mostly near the boards and played a keep-away game.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131103105820778
https://1drv.ms/v/s!AukXg5gWoW-9hqlPjG7N50Ti-YWA_A?e=XgSLYL
T - Babcock Practice Two
This is a good practice with lots of work on the details of offense and defense. A really good job by the coaches.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131104015705843
https://1drv.ms/v/s!AukXg5gWoW-9hqlLheJ8YmHl3geqxQ?e=NeVpMy
Pro One Goalie Practice
This practice had the young players and fourth line players and they focused on details of being an efficient player offensively and covering closer in the dzone. Some good ideas for half ice practices.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131104045149335
T2-4 - Specialty Teams and Timing Drills
These are drills for practicing power play and penalty killing.
T2 - Timing Drills
Puck support drills with lots of passing.
T4 - Backchecking Drills
These are drills focused on backchecking.
T1-2 - Breakout Options – Wheel, Go, Counter - U18 F
Key Points:
Principles for the Wheel, Go and Counter, with Terry Johnson a former NHL Defenseman. The key is skating hard to force the checker to commit and then choosing the option.
I had a former NHL defensive defenseman work with my defense on breakout reads. In my opinion it was terrific. He taught details like skate toward your post at a 45 degree angle to draw the defender then cut back and many other reads and counters. I am breaking down the video because he started with one D vs. zero pressure, then he pressured and then two D and then incorporated 4-0 amd 5-0/ Great stuff/ The first two videos have been posted.
Description:
1. Coach shoot the puck in and the D skate to the puck and then at a 45 degree angle to force the checker to cross over.
2. Wheel behind the net, cut up near the far post and pass to the point for a shot on net.
3. Critical point is to make the checker do what you want them to. If you skate to where you are going to pass first then the checker can get a good angle and steal the puck.
4. Go by skating hard one way and then tight turn away from pressure. Pass to the point for a shot.
5. Counter when the checker doesn’t chase behind the net.
6. Coach shoots the puck in and the player drive skates behind the net and then tight turns to come back the original way.
7. Pass to the wing who skates out and passes across to the point for a shot on net.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131107182728398
https://youtu.be/C-rINEI83UY
T1-2 Breakouts vs. Checker – U18 F
The second stage of the sequence is for the D to read and turn away from the pressure and make the pass.
Key Points:
The defender must drive skate when they get the puck and read whether the checker chases behind, goes in front etc. Skate at a 45 degree angle to the net to make the checker cross-over and decide to wheel, go(cut back) or counter.
Description:
1. Shoot the puck into the corner and the coach or player gives pressure.
2. Shoulder check and read inside pressure then skate at a 45 degree angle toward the net to make the checker cross-over.
3. Tight turn away from pressure and pass to a player on the boards who passes to another player at the point who shoots.
4. Counter by skating behind the net and out the same way if the checker doesn’t chase behind.
5. Read if the checker is taking away the middle or the boards and pass to the open player.
6. Use a backhand pass if you need to miss the defenders stick in the passing lane or to protect the puck from a checker.
7. Quick feet make everything possible. If everyone is covered then carry the puck up the middle.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131108153207415
https://youtu.be/bL119HCaRFQ
T1-2 Tight Turn-Quick up 2-0 –U18 F
The third stage of teaching the breakout reads includes the forwards who finish with a 2-0-1 rush (Goalies are people too.)
Key Points:
The key is to drive skate at a 45 degree angle toward the net and then do a tight turn to the outside when the forward crosses over.
Description:
1. Coach pass to D1.
2. D1 drive skate at 45 degree angle to net and the coach pressure from the inside.
3. D1 tight turn outside and pass to F1 on the boards.
4. F1 pass across to F2 and they attack 2-0.
5. Repeat with the coach passing to F2 on the other side.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2013110917373833
https://youtu.be/FOqIQnpp7B0
T1-2 D to D and Up - 2-0 – U18 F
The fourth stage of teaching the breakout is the D to D pass that progresses into reading whether to do a D to D or draw the forechecker toward the middle and then tight turn and pass up to the wing. Again the key is to skate at a 45 degree angle toward the net and make the read. It is important for the D to stagger by hinging instead of being parallel which makes it easy for the forechecker to intercept the pass. Two forwards come back for the pass and shouldn't get too close to the D. Stay at least a third or half zone up ice.
Key Points:
The key is to drive skate at a 45 degree angle toward the net and then do a tight turn to the outside when the forward crosses over. Read the forecheck which is the best play.
Description:
1. Coach pass to D1.
2. D1 drive skate at 45 degree angle to net and the coach pressure from the inside.
3. D1 pass across to D2 who hinges behind.
4. D2 pass to F2 who passes across to F1 and they attack 2-0.
5. Repeat with the coach passing to F2 on the other side.
6. Add the D read the play and either tight turn outside and pass up if D2 is covered or pass D to D.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131110154102162
https://youtu.be/DAdWqiJKfZM
T1-2 Breakout D to D 3-0 – T1-2 Breakout D to D 5-0 - TJ U18 F
The fifth and final stage of this breakout sequence is adding a centre and attacking 3-0. Terry has the D drive skating at 45 degrees to the net and then pass D to D. He demonstrates how the centre should mirror the puck from about a stick length behind giving a target. They practice this and then they go D1 to D2 back to D1 when the read is the passing lanes are taken away.
T1-2 Breakout D to D 3-0 – U18 F
Key Points:
Centre must mirror the D from the middle skating parallel and give a target. Stay behind the D so he can skate into the puck. D must drive skate when they get the puck.
Description:
1. Coach pass to D1 who drive skates at a 45 degree angle to the net.
2. D1 pass across to D2 who hinges up ice.
3. D2 pass to the C.
4. Forwards attack 3-0 at the far end.
5. Add D1 to D2 back to D1.
6. Add coach cover one of the D so they either go D to D or tight turn and up to the wing.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131111154200960
https://youtu.be/4qVqjsr9oQA
T1-2 Breakout D to D 5-0 - TJ - U18 F
https://youtu.be/rS2a54ULFCk
T1-2 Transition Drills - Seminar
This is a pdf. with 20 transition drills. There are many from Europe and the USA as well as Canada.
T1-2 Regroup Drills - Seminar
Here are about a dozen regroup drills from the international coaching conferences.
T - Fun Drills and Small Area Games - Seminar
I just finished making pdf's of the drills from two of the coaching conferences I attended. I will look for other booklets. I posted the 2006 one last year. HC hasn't had a conference in a while. HC cancelled the Maritime one a few years ago.
Topics so far posted are:
B T1-2 Regroup Drills
T1-2 Transition Drills
T4 – Backchecking Drills
T2-4 Special Situation Drills
T2 - Timing Drills
C - Gap Control Drills
C - One on One's Drills
T2 - Offensive Attack Drills
G - Goaltending Drills
B Shooting Drills
A - Puck Control Drills
Today I will post the last two.
D Fun Drills
D Small Area Games
O - U17 Off-Ice Training – RB
Key Points:
Room for off ice training where the players cooled down after games and did weight and bike circuits. Also have an outdoor facility and skating treadmills.
Description:
1. Free weights weight machines.
2. Training room with blood testing machines.
3. Exercise bikes.
4. Agility ladders, hurdles, ropes, mats, exercise balls.
5. Video projector for team meetings.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131109191129851
O - U17 Off-Ice Training – RB
https://youtu.be/wrDFpz4WsTY
C3 - Double Regroup 3-2 Pro W
Key Points:
Snap the puck around with hard accurate passes and then regroup with each D. Work on passing to the middle into the ‘Big Ice’ where there are more options. Practice everything with speed.
Description:
1. Start with 3 forwards and two sets of D in the neutral zone.
2. Pass the puck between the 3 F and 2 D until the whistle.
3. Regroup with both sets of D.
4. Attack the original D 3 on 2.
5. 3 new F’s pass with 2 D who were on the ice while the 2 new D come on.
6. Regroup with original 2 D on the whistle then again with the other D.
7. Focus on passing to the middle to start the attack.
8. Attack with speed and focus on the middle drive and not the slower trailer play.
9. New group start passing around while the 3 on 2 is played out.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131119154718331
https://youtu.be/mcfWFyKBSV0
DT - Transition Game Presentation - IIHF Seminar – Wahlsten - Jursinov
Two IIHF Hall of Fame coaches, Russian Olympic coach Vladimir Yusinov and Juhani Wahlsten of Finland show various transition games to coaches at an IIHF coaching symposium.
Coaches in Europe tend to use more transition games than we do in North America. It is the natural progression from a drill with many pucks and the play ending artificially. Transition games use one puck and you play out the situation until a goal, frozen puck or a breakout pass and the play goes the other way. Players join during the rush and give either active, passive or active and passive support. You can basically create any situation you want to work on and the coach is free to coach instead of being like a traffic cop blowing a whistle. Simply talk to the players when they return to the line-up without stopping the play.
It is a total mystery to me why transition games are not a key tool in running effective practices with most NA coaches.
Practices in general look quite different. Less whistles and more player decision when to start the next rep. Practice in block or units of 5, more games and transition games. Generally more decision making and puck handling. Another thing I have noticed in my many trips to Europe is that in NA players practice offense working on defense and in Europe a lot of defense is learned while the team is working on offense. So we tend to practice defense a lot more and passively learn offense and visa-versa, if you get my drift.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131121155413332
DT100, 1 - 1 Passive Support D Join Rush and F Backcheck-Juuso, Jursi
https://youtu.be/R2cg-9w-Z8c
DT400 - 2 on 1 Yursi-Juuso IIHF
https://youtu.be/I-Uko5pKHkY
DT400 - 3 on 2 Jursi-Juuso IIHF
https://youtu.be/OKT-J9hphvQ
DT100 - 3 on 2 with Passive Support - Juuso, Yursi
https://youtu.be/_jd3Io6tT4w
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The full description and diagrams are in the attached pdf.
A300 Tight Turns-Three Hard Strides-Shot - U18 F
Key Points:
Tight turn towards the boards and take three hard strides. Shoot while skating.
Description:
1. All of the players have a puck and skate around the rink.
2. On the coaches whistle turn towards the boards and take three hard strides and then slow up.
3. Next whistle tight turn toward the boards and go the other direction.
4. Shoot at both ends.
5. Progress to blowing the whistle twice, so the players go both ways quickly to practice puck protection.
*Another option is 5 hard strides.
* Over the years I have found this simple drill to transfer to Game Play right away.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131124153747585
https://youtu.be/pamQ9ULvy2U
A300 Puck Handling vs. Defender Warm-up - U18 F
Key Points:
Defend passively and allow the attacker to make moves.
Description:
1. Red skate around the rink with a puck and make moves to pass each Blue defender.
2. Shoot at each end.
3. Switch roles twice so each colour goes both left and right.
4. Allow free choice of moves or coach directed.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131125144758323
https://youtu.be/iZvR0MCoa9s
DT – Wahlsten-Jursinov Transition Game Presentation – On Ice
This is video of the ransition game presentation by the Russian Vladimir Yursinov and Finn Juhani Wahlsten at an IIHF Coaching Symposium in Europe. The description is on the pdf.
Juhani Wahlsten talks about using transition games to teach players 'how to play' and summarizes Yursinov's coaching experience.
https://youtu.be/qpwq4mR0OP0
Half Ice 1-1, 2-1, 3-2 - Add Dump In and then Regroups
DT400 - 2 on 1 Yursi-Juuso IIHF
https://youtu.be/I-Uko5pKHkY
DT400 - 3 on 2 Jursi-Juuso IIHF
https://youtu.be/OKT-J9hphvQ
DT100 - Full Ice Transition
DT100, 1 - 1 Passive Support D Join Rush and F Backcheck-Juuso, Jursi
https://youtu.be/R2cg-9w-Z8c
DT100 - 1 on 2, 2 on 3, Regroup - Juuso, Yursi
https://youtu.be/P4IqEmO2mps
DT100 - 3 on 2 with Passive Support - Juuso, Yursi
https://youtu.be/_jd3Io6tT4w
DT100 - 3 on 5 Neutral Zone to 5 on 5 Each End - Juuso-Yursi
https://youtu.be/dcWbCVubcu0
Sample Description of a full ice transition game.
DT100 - 1-1 and 2-2 with Passive Support - Yursinov, Wahlsten IIHF
Key Points:
Attacker use changes of pace and deception to gain the offensive side while the defender stay on the defensive side with a tight gap.
Description:
A full ice transition game with the players lined up on both sides of the rink in the neutral zone. The forwards are at the blue lines and the defensemen near the red line.
1. Start 1 on 1, F1 vs. D1.
2. When D1 wins the puck make a quick pass to F2 waiting just inside the blue line.
3. F1 and D1 return to the line-up.
4. F2 attack vs. D2 in the other direction while F3 and D3 follow.
5. White F attack vs. Blue D and Blue F vs. White D.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131210012006925
*Add regroups or dump-ins to create different situations.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131126182356890
DT100 - 1-1 and 2-2 with Passive Support - Juuso-Jursi
https://youtu.be/17DP2-ZVRLg
DT100 - 1-1 Passive Support D Join Rush and F Backcheck-Juuso, Jursi
Key Points:
D join the attack and the F must backcheck hard.
Description:
1. Start 1 on 1.
2. A forward and a defense give passive support from the line-up.
3. On a turn-over the original D join the rush and F backcheck making it a 2 on 2.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131127145425946
DT100, 1 - 1 Passive Support D Join Rush and F Backcheck-Juuso, Jursi
https://youtu.be/R2cg-9w-Z8c
To point out how common transition games are at the higher levels and internationally I will paste links to teams using them from youth to pro.
Swedish youth
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100418084335301
Finnish Olympic Team
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20101007164507476
Detroit
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20101208083750407
Czech Dukla U20 (1-1 and 2-1 with active support variation.)
1-1 http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100821121211421
2-1 http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100821121443520
DT100 - 3 on 2 with Passive Support - Juuso, Yursi – IIHF Symposium
Key Points:
Great way to practice 3-2 rush with F3 trailer or the Middle Drive. Defenders must decide where the 2-1 and 1-1 are.
Description:
1. Three F’s attack two D.
2. Three F from defending team and 2 D from attacking team follow the play and give passive support high in the zone.
3. On transition defenders pass to the forwards who attack 3-2 the other way.
*Coach can focus on the type of attack and creating a 2-1 on one defender or simply speed and doing a middle drive. An option to add is have one supporting forward play a 3-3 low with the original defenders.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131129144043591
DT100 - 3 on 2 with Passive Support - Juuso, Yursi
https://youtu.be/_jd3Io6tT4w
DT100 Active and Passive Support 3-2 to 3-5, Juuso-Yursi IIHF Symposium
Key Points:
Continuous flow of 3-2 in the neutral zone to a 3-5 at each end. Defense must communicate who covers each attacker and attackers must go to the net hard before the backcheckers arrive.
Description:
1. Start with a full ice 3 Red F vs. 2 Blue D.
2. Extra players support from neutral zone.
3. One player is wearing a heart monitor and the reading is shown on the Jumbotrom. They show the reading at the end and the player has a heart rate of 182.
4. Two RD get support from 3 RF in line-up.
5. 3 on 5 in defensive zone.
6. Two Blue D wait in nzone.
7. Three RF who supported now attack the in the other direction vs. two Blue D.
8. Three Blue F support, continue flow.
*In the symposium handout it says that the 3 F backckeck and give support to the 2 D in the defensive zone after attacking but it isn't what they do in the video. You can do this but it is a different flow of attack-backcheck-defend-leave instead of support-defend-attack-leave.
Organization Note: In order to play a continuous 3-2 transition game you need at least 6 F and 4 D on each team. You can use the same flow from a 1-1 to 1-2 up to this 3-2 to 3-5. Whatever situation you decide to use you must have 4x more players. So this 3F on 2D requires 12 F and 8 F. It is also best to use only two colours and put half the F and half the D in each.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131130154308175
DT100 - 3 on 5 Neutral Zone to 5 on 5 Each End - Juuso-Yursi
https://youtu.be/dcWbCVubcu0
DT100 - 1-2, 2-3, Add Regroup - Juuso, Yursi - IIHF Symposium
Key Points:
Defenders must communicate and one play a 1-1 vs. the puck carrier. Create a defensive 2-1 vs. the puck carrier in each situation.
Description:
1. R1 attack 1 on 2 vs. B2-3.
2. R2-3 follow the play and wait in the nzone.
3. On a turn-over either B2 or B3 attack vs. R2 and R3
4. B3 and B4 follow and wait in the nzone to defend vs. either R2 or R3.
5. Continue this flow.
6. Add one attacker and one defender for a 2 on 3 situation.
7. Add a neutral zone regroup on the coaches whistle.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131201174929789
DT100 - 1 on 2, 2 on 3, Regroup - Juuso, Yursi
https://youtu.be/P4IqEmO2mps
DT100 - 3 on 5 Neutral Zone to 5 on 5 Each End - Juuso-Jursi
Key Points:
Attack 5-3 through the neutral zone and play 5-5 at each end.
Description:
1. RF1-2-3 and RD1-2 attack 5-3 vs. BF1 and BD1-2.
2. BF1-2 follow from the line-up in nzone and cover points making it a 5-5.
3. Five blue players attack 5-3 vs. RD3-4 through the neutral zone.
4. RF5-6 follow from the line-up in nzone and cover points making it a 5-5.
5. Original 5 red attackers return to the neutral zone line-up.
6. Continue this transition game with the 5 red defenders transitioning to attack 3 blue defenders in the neutral zone.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131202154139402
DT100 - 3 on 5 Neutral Zone to 5 on 5 Each End - Juuso-Yursi
https://youtu.be/dcWbCVubcu0
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The last minute is Juhani thanking Yursinov. IIHF conferences are done using English and Juuso speaks good English and 6 other languages. Yursi speaks Russian, German and Finnish. These two legends played against each other in Olympic and International competition and Yursi coached TPS Turku for seven seasons. Juuso has coached in Finland, Switzerland, Spain, etc. with a lot of success and lives in Turku where they spent a lot of time together talking hockey. Players like Saku Koivu, Sami Salo, Mikka Kiprusoff where in Juuso's hockey class when growing up in Turku. Yursinov has coached most of the Russian players who are now in the NHL.
Two of the best player developers in the world.
DT400 Half-ice Transition Game of 1 on 1 - Yursinov/Wahlsten IIHF Symposium
Key Points:
Defender must maintain a tight gap and stay of the defensive side. Attacker use moves to beat the defender, fight for rebounds and loose pucks. On the dump ins the defender must read where the checker is coming from and the attacker create good checking angles.
Description:
1. Divide the team into two colours and opposite forwards and defense play against each other at both ends.
2. F1 attack vs. D1 after skating through the middle circle.
3. Fight for rebounds and loose pucks.
4. On transition pass to F2 at the top of the circle.
5.F2 skate through the middle circle and attack vs. D2.
6. Add a regroup with the forward circling back.
7. Add a neutral zone dump-in and the D and F fight for the loose puck.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131203153607732
https://youtu.be/qpwq4mR0OP0
Half Ice 1-1, 2-1, 3-2 - Add Dump In and then Regroups
DT400 Half-ice Transition Game of 2 on 1 - Juuso-Jursi - Symposium
Key Points:
Defender must maintain a tight gap and stay of the defensive side. Attacker use moves to beat the defender, fight for rebounds and loose pucks. On the dump ins the defender must read where the checker is coming from and the attacker create good checking angles.
Description:
1. Divide the team into two colours and opposite forwards and defense play against each other at both ends.
2. F1 attack vs. D1 after skating through the middle circle.
3. Fight for rebounds and loose pucks.
4. On transition pass to F2 at the top of the circle.
5.F2 skate through the middle circle and attack vs. D2.
6. Add a regroup with the forward circling back.
7. Add a neutral zone dump-in and the D and F fight for the loose puck.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131204162120693
https://youtu.be/qpwq4mR0OP0
Half Ice 1-1, 2-1, 3-2 - Add Dump In and then Regroups
DT400 Half-ice Transition Game of 3 on 2 – Yursinov-Wahlsten IIHF Symposium
Key Points:
Defender must maintain a tight gap and stay of the defensive side. Attacker use moves to beat the defender, fight for rebounds and loose pucks. On the dump ins the defender must read where the checker is coming from and the attacker create good checking angles.
Description:
1. Divide the team into two colours and opposite forwards and defense play against each other at both ends.
2. F1-2-3 attack vs. D1-2 after skating through the middle circle.
3. Fight for rebounds and loose pucks.
4. On transition pass to F4-5-6 at the top of the circle.
5. F4-5-6 skate through the middle circle and attack vs. D3-4.
6. Add a regroup with the forward circling back.
7. Add a neutral zone dump-in and the D and F fight for the loose puck.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131204162617698
https://youtu.be/qpwq4mR0OP0
Half Ice 1-1, 2-1, 3-2 - Add Dump In and then Regroups
C3 - 5-3 Regroup x 2 - Turn Back - Attack 3-2 - Pro W
Key Points:
F's give a target and face the puck. D's hinge and drive skate with the puck. Create a 2-1 on offense. Fight for rebounds. D control sticks in the slot and deflect attack.
Description:
1. Two D start at each blue line.
2. F1's regroup with D1's.
3. F1's regroup with D2's.
4. F1's turn back before crossing the blue line.
5. F1's attack 3-2 vs. D1's.
6. D3's replace D1's.
7. Repeat with F2's regrouping with D2's.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131210162626452
https://youtu.be/eYnkaB_dOH8
D100 Full Ice Game - Various Situations
Key Points:
Switch between all four game roles.
1-puck carrier.
2-puck support.
3-check puck carrier.
4-cover away from the puck.
Situations: offense, defense, loose puck.
Description:
1. Start with the players line up along the boards in the neurtal zone.
2. Play situations from 1-1 to 4-4, including uneven situations like 2 on 3.
3. Play for 30" and pass to teammate on the whistle.
4. On a goal defenders must touch the red line.
5. Keep score.
* Coach can add rules for tactics such as goals only on give and go plays, or focus on a skill i.e. specify certain kinds of passes.
B2 - D Shoot - Pass from Coach - Pass to Point – TPS Pro
Key Points:
Defense skate along the blue line and shoot. If on the backhand skate forward and turn backward just before taking a slap shot. Hit the net.
Description:
1. Start with D1 skate with a puck between the dots and shoot.
2. D1 follow the shot then skate below the goal line.
3. Coach pass a new puck to D1.
4. D1 pivot and pass to D2 who repeats the shoot-get a pass-pass to point sequence.
5. Do from both sides.
*The demonstration is by the TPS Turku team in the Finnish elite league.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131212193401188
https://youtu.be/lChnXmqdjns
B5 - Shots From 3 Lanes
Key Points:
This is a good warm-up drill for goalies and an effective way to practice taking a slap shot at full speed. Make sure you allow enough time between shooters for the goalie to prepare for the next shot.
Shoot before the top of the circle. Follow the shot a few strides for the good habit and then return to the line on the outside so you don't get hit with a shot.
Description:
1. Line up in three lanes.
2. Start with 1 pass to 2.
3. Allow 2 to cross the blue line and then 1 leave and get a pass from 3.
4. Wait for 1 to cross the blue line then 3 leave and get a cross ice pass from 4.
5. Repeat 5 to 4, 6 to 5, 7 cross ice to 6.
6. Restart sequence with the first pass 1 to 3.
* Diagram has this drill. Second drill is also good but different.
B - Shots From 3 Lines - with a Give and Go U18 F
https://youtu.be/GnKecNAdoZo
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.791021738474292/10159748074695931
T2 - Breakout Practice Progression - TJ
I think former NHL defenseman Terry Johnson did such a great job developing a teaching sequence focused on the D making breakout reads and decisions that I put the posting together into a booklet. I have seen a huge improvement in my D creating space for themselves and making better decisions since TJ had them run through this sequence in a few practices. (TJ also coached a lot of university and minor hockey).
It isn't pro's but my U18 girls demonstrating with Terry creating pressure in each situation. Coaches at any level can use this progression.
T1-2 - Breakout Options – Wheel, Go, Counter - U18 F
https://youtu.be/C-rINEI83UY
T1-2 Breakout D to D 5-0 - TJ - U18 F
https://youtu.be/rS2a54ULFCk
T1-2 Breakouts vs. Checker - TJ - U18 F
https://youtu.be/bL119HCaRFQ
T1-2 D to D and Up - 2-0 - TJ
https://youtu.be/DAdWqiJKfZM
T1-2 Tight Turn-Quick up 2-0 -TJ - U18 F
https://youtu.be/FOqIQnpp7B0
B2 - Point Shot-Screen - Point to Low then Across – Pro
Key Points:
The key is for D1 move between the dots and hit the net. On the second play D1 must freeze the defender with a fake shot and then pass down to F1. F2 must give a target and be strong on his stick to tap a hard pass in.
Description:
1. F1 pass to D1 at the point.
2. D1 drag and shoot while F2 screen and F1 go to the net for a tip or rebound.
3. F1 get a new puck and pass to D1.
4. D1 fake a shot and pass straight down to F1.
5. F1 skate at the net to become a threat and pass across to F2 who slides back to the far post.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131223153030902
https://youtu.be/YIo_xsxCsgA
The Finnish U17 Team is playing in a good U18 Mac's Midget Tournament right now. I just got back from watching them win 9-3. They won the first two games 9-1 and 13-0. I was talking with Kalle Kaskinen the head coach and he explained their attack strategy to me. Here it is.
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T2 - Finnish Attack - U17
Key Points:
The key is to attack the forechecker 3 on 1.
Description:
1. D to D or D tight turn to lose first checker.
2. D attack the second wave with the strong side wing flying up the boards and C in the middle.
3. Pass to C or W and do a wide entry or soft chip by W that C picks up.
4. Wide W give width and stay wide going to the net.
5. Middle D be 4th man on the rush.
6. Option is to pass to the wide W.
B5 3-0 Breakout-Shoot Cycle-F or D Shot-Finnish U17
https://youtu.be/kRwJiljSFLE
T2-4 - C2 Back Pressure-Low 3-3 – Pro
Key Points:
Back pressure through the neutral zone. Defenders stay on the defensive side and attackers fight to get on the offensive side.
Description:
1. Players line up on one side.
2. Start with a D to D to F breakout and 3 F attack.
3. Defend with 2 D and 1 F.
4. F back pressure the puck through the nzone.
5. Defenders communicate and pic up one attacker each in the defensive zone.
6. Play the low 3 on 3 until a goal, frozen puck or the defenders break out.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140101161511427
https://youtu.be/CUos5GBKeMs
C3 Flow 2-1 with Backchecker – Pro
Key Points:
Attack with speed and make the first play early on the 2-1. One high one low, one fast one slow. D read who the most dangerous player is and deny a pass across the mid-line of the zone. If they slide it must be outside of the post. It is really a 2 on 2 with the D and Goalie.
Description:
1. Start with a 2-1 rush with a back checker.
2. Forwards in the corners and D wait in the neutral zone.
3. Back checker peel to one corner and get a pass to start a new 2 on 1.
4. Original forwards finish the 2-1 attack.
5. Forward from the other corner become the back checker.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140106025519699
C3 Flow 2-1 with Backchecker - Pro
https://youtu.be/NWePhuNJaH0
T2-4 D400 Battling 1-1, 2-1, 2-2, 3-2, 3-5 – Pro
Key Points:
This is a pro drill that works on the low attack and defenders coming into the zone and identifying coverage.
Description:
1. It starts 1-1.
2. Another attacker joins making it 2-1.
3. A defenseman joins making it 2-2.
4. Another attacker join for a 3-2.
5. Three defending forwards come in and make it 3 on 5 and defend with 'one on and box behind'.
6. F1 plays the low 3-3, F2 mid slot, F3 puck side point until the play ends.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140108160938392
https://youtu.be/aTyLROgbRzw
This drill practices the Power Play breakout and the Penalty Kill forecheck and ends with a 4 on 2 at one end and a 2 on 1 at the other end.
T2-4 PP Breakout to 4-2 and 2-1 - Pro W
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140109151311656
T2-4 PP Breakout to 4-2 and 2-1 - Pro W
https://youtu.be/iWb2noDNcJE
T1 One Timer Practice Pro W
One timer technique in the neutral zone.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2014011217211838
B600 Stretch Pass x 2 – Pro
Key Points:
Keep skating all the time. Give a target. Follow the shot for a rebound. Circle back to rebound for the next shooter.
Description:
1. Start at the four blue lines.
2. One's from diagonal corners skate out and back.
3. Two exchange the puck with one.
4. Two pass across the blue line to three.
5. One's stretch and get a pass from three.
6. One's shoot rebound and rebound for the next shooter.
7. Repeat with three's.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140113144434663
https://youtu.be/xnwWgRC8T5s
C3 Regroup 2 on 1 - Pro W
Key Points:
One high one low, one fast one slow. Make the first pass early. Pass on the forehand is preferable. Shoot and crash the net. D deny a breakaway and allow the poorest shot possible. Take the stick of the wide player after the shot. It is really a 2-2 D+G.
Description:
1. Start from the four blue lines.
2. F1 leave with the puck and cross and drop to F2.
3. F2 pass back to D1 who skates up ice and pass to F1 or F2.
4. F1-F2 attack 2-1 vs. D2 and D1 follow to the far blue line.
5. F3 and F4 repeat the other way and attack 2-1 vs. D1.
6. Continue this flow end to end.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140115034306406
C3 Regroup 2 on 1 - Pro W
https://youtu.be/2T_3ZLKKmhI
DT100 Support-Regroup-Defend-Attack 2 on 2 - U18 G
Key Points:
When the attackers pass back hinge before passing up ice.
Pass while skating.
Follow the pass up the ice and join the attack.
Defenders should close the gap when the attackers regroup.
Description:
1. Blue 1 and 2 attack vs Red 1 and 2.
2. Red 1-2 breakout-attack vs Blue 3-4.
3. Red 1-1 regroup with red 3-4 in nzone.
4. Red 3-4 hinge and pass to red 1-2.
5. Red 1-2 continue attack vs blue 3-4.
6. Red 3-4 follow and support 1-2 from point.
https://youtu.be/DnUD11AdVps
B4 - Pass and Shoot - Russian W
Key Points:
Face the puck. Shoot while skating. Follow the shot for a rebound. After shooting either screen or circle
back and look for a rebound from the next shooter.
Description:
1. One leave then get a pass from two.
2. One go in and shoot-rebound.
3. Two leave and get a pass from three.
4. When all players have shot then go down the othter wing.
*Pause one second after passing so the goalie has time to get set for the next shot.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20111214162836291
B4 - Pass and Shoot - Russian W
https://youtu.be/BWVthBN4G-I
B6-600 Flow - Breakout - 2 F Shoot - D Point Shot - Finland U20
Key Points:
Pass hard, keep skating all the time. Pass and follow the pass. Screen, rebound.
Description:
This happens the same time from each end.
1 - D1 pass behind to D2.
2 - F1 get breakout pass from D2.
3 - F1 skate to big ice and pass to F2.
4 - F2 drop pass to F1 who attacks and shoot
5 - D1 pass to D2.
6 - D2 pass to F2 who skated around circle.
7 - F2 attack and shoot..
8 - D2 follow attack and get a pass from F1.
9 - D2 take a point shot and F1 screen.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140115151610936
B600 Breakout 2 F Shots D Point Shot-Finland U20
https://youtu.be/567GJB_Cgpc
I am putting English text on the Swedish skill development material. The Swedes do a great job of teaching the fundamentals when the players are young. It will take a few months to go through the entire program. There are short videos on good technique at http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=47
Translation of Swedish words used in the videos.
Here are the topics on the first skills page:
Skridoskoåkning ----Skating, Puckföring -------puckhandling
Skott---Shooting, Närkampsspel----Checking
Passning----mottagning----Passing / receiving, Utrustning -----Equipment
SKRIDSKOÅKNING---SKATING
Åkställning----skating posture, Practice Balance and thrust, Forward skating, Backward skating
Starts, Stops, Glide/Hockey turn Scooting
Crossover skating, Side/ lateral steps, Pivots/ transitional skating, Tempo changes
Opening the hips
PUCKFÖRING-----------PUCKHANDLING
Grip and arm movements, Three basic movement patterns, Skating with the puck, In and out dribbles
Shoulder fake, Direction change 90 degrees, Break-in, Escape, cutback
Passing fake, Shooting fake, Fakes on the boards, Skating fake,
Lift the puck over the stick, Spin fake, Zorro (juggle the puck in the air) fake
Skott = Shooting
Introduction, Sweep shot (left), Sweep shot (right), Backhand shot (left),
Backhand shot (right), Wrist shot (left), Wrist shot (right), Slap shot (left),
Slap shot (right), Snap shot, One-timer, Pull in and out shooting,
Getting rebounds in front Shoot in stride, Volley shot, Screening and deflecting,
of the net, (bouncing/pucks in air)
360 degree shooting C-movement
radius, (take puck off boards at point
and move to middle - shoot)
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Narkampsspel= Checking
Rules & ethics, Equipment, Three point support/stance, Stick blade on the puck,
Poke checking, Lift and lock the stick, Taking (receiving) a check, Shoulder check,
Angling, Protect the puck from the Play on the boards, Hip check
opponent,
Offensive checking, Blocking shots, Rotate away from check, Stand up in the rink (don't back in),
Protect yourself against Break up/ stopping pass Face-offs
poke checking, with stick's shaft,
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Passning & mottagning = Passing and receiving
Sweep pass (left), Sweep pass (right), Backhand pass, Backhand pass (left),
Backhand pass (right), Receiving (left), Receiving (right), Short/brief receiving time,
Wrist/snap pass, 360 degree passing, Receiving with the body, Stop puck on boards,
Flip/ aerial pass, Board pass,
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Utrustning = Equipment
1. Skates,
2. The stick,
3. Protection/ pads:
- helmet
- neck guard
- pants
- gloves
- shield.....
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Most of this skill technique material is from the Swedish Federation with clips from other countries. I have added some other material that compliments the technique and put English text to describe the technique and add comments on principles they omit.
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A - Skating Technique and Hockey Equipment:
A - Hockey Equipment
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2014011617525642
Skating:
A - Crosby Turn - Crosby with Push – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140116165253957
A - Backward Stride – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140116164914978
A - Forward Stride – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140116161411899
A - Exercises for Balance and Edges – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140116161135253
A - Hockey Stick - Sweden Skills
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2014011400132112
A - Forward and Backward Stride in Athletic Position
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140113233912283
A - Skating Without the Puck – Sweden
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140113230435893
A - Backward Start – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140118170838527
A - V and Cross-over Skating Start – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140118171421893
A - Forward Hockey Stop – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140118171808487
A - Backward Skating One Foot Stop – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140118172126699
A - Glide Turn Backwards – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140121000310105
A - Glide Turn Backwards – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140121000457629
A - Back to Front Pivot – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140124163222514
A - Backward Skating Crossovers – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140124163414309
A - Forward Crossovers – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140124163622332
A - Scooting – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=201401241638007
A - Side Step – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=201401241639530
Skating Technique 2 - How to teach skating with a former Swiss Olympic coach.
A - Skating Start Technique - Pt. 1 Swiss
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140206191658105
A - Medium Stride Mechanics – Pt. 2 Swiss
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140206191658105
A - Long Stride Technique – Pt. 3 Swiss
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140206185913110
A - Chocktow Front to Back Turn Instruction – Pt 4 Swiss
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140206004124665
A - Backward Skating Start – Swiss
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140208152619307
A - Forward Stride Principles: Swiss
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140124183019474
Puck Handling Skills:
Short Video Clips with Description - I will start with Swedish technique and move on to how other countries teach the skills.
A - Puck Handling Technique - Grip and Side to Side
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140130173743712
A - Triple Threat Position – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2014013018033086
A - PH - Build a Wall - Cut In – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140131160930484
A - PH - Cut In - Slide Puck in Front of Defenders Skates – SW
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140131161425835
A - PH - Escape Move - Delay With a Cutback – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2014013116194857
A - PH - Fake Outside - Pull Across – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2014013116241734
A - PH - Fake Shot – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2014013116293358
A - PH - Race for Loose Pucks - Skating and Stick Fake – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140131163616425
A - PH - Toe Drag or Pull-in – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140203160847362
A - Push-out Tight Forehand Turn – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140203160159747
A - Puck Handling 360 Degrees – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140203155619555
A - PH - Lift Puck Over the Stick – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140203155254181
A - PH - Lacrosse Move – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140203155101101
A - PH - Cradel the Puck in Triple Threat – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140203154913155
A - PH - Big Moves All Around the Body – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140203154726427
A - PH - Backspin – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140203153708983
A - PH - Backhand Between the Legs – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140203153534943
A - Head and Shoulder Fakes Side to Side – Sw
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140203153230609
A - Puck Handling Big Moves Exercises – Finland
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140203160017929
A - PH - Big Moves Exercises – Russia
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140203163026382
A - Puck Handling Sequence - Russian Olympic Coach
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=201402041651061
This is amazing content!! I feel like a kid on x-mass morning....I love coaching and this site has really helped me become a better coach. Thank you Tom
I watched PeeWee U 12 practice last night, and the Coaches ran a great practice. Lots of transition drills, the kids were having a great time, and the Coaches seemed very relaxed, compared the ther Bantam practice that was going on next door. Have a look at the PDF of one of the transition drills they ran, I wish I could explain it better, the kids sure knew how it was run.
One of my friends was just appointed as the Head Coach of a IIHF third division country. They will be in the world championships for their group in the spring. He has never been a head coach before but was a long time captain of the team and asked me to give him some team play ideas. I have put together links to the type of systems that I like to use. I am not a big 1-2-2 fan and instead use a forecheck that has worked a lot better for me and the one we used when I was with the Red Bulls in Austria.
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T4 - Defensive Zone Coverage 5 on 5
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20110915091504119
T4 - 4-5 pk vs 2 point men - Famous Austrian Coach Christian
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20110917210616605
T4 - Penalty Kill vs Overload and Slot Set PPlay
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20110917215918349
Penalty Kill using the High Press
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080727110409672
Cougar Pounce 2-2-1 forecheck Video
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080727110408764
Cougar Pounce System Instruction using a 2-2-1 forecheck
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080727110405661
Defensive Zone Coverage with Jamie Hislop
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080727110359101
Bob Murdoch on Team Building
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080727015524128
The Power Play with Detroit's Mike Babcock
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080728091912493
Detroit's coach Mike Babcock demonstrates pk at the IIHF conference in Vienna.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080719161205559
T4 D400 - PK 3-5 vs a Spread PP
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130919153350791
T4-D400 Penalty Killing 4-5 – Pro
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130916143513625
T2-4 - Slot Set to Diamond PP Rotation and Swarmiing PK – Babcock
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130914152503448
T2 6 on 5 with Goalie Pulled
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130522095128927
T2 – D400 – Diamond 1-3-1 Power Play
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130315091545906
Pounce 1-3-1 Hard Trap Forecheck
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20121229225643619
T2 Kingston Power Play and Team Play Rotation
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20121022102206766
T4 Penalty Kill vs Umbrella and Diamond
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120521102728277
TD400 Aggressive PK - Both Ends
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090822220057310
TD400 Penalty Killing Practice
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090806144359357
TEAM PLAY LINKS
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=34&page=1
B600 - Give and Go - Wall Support - Shot x 2 – Pro
Key Points:
Face the puck. Give a target and keep moving. Follow the shot for a rebound and rebound for the next shooter.
Description:
1. 1's leave from diagonal blue lines.
2. 1's exchange passes with 2's.
3. 2's pass up to 3's at the far blue line.
4. 1's post up near the red line.
5. 3's step out and pass to 1's.
6. 1's attack and shoot then rebound.
7. 3's Repeat from the other two lines.
8. 1's rebound for 3's.
*Option: two players leave and attack 2-0.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=201403251454497
B600 - Give and Go - Wall Support - Shot x 2 - Pro
https://youtu.be/rcPZ7LZCbnA
Oldrich Jindra just posted a youtube video of drills from where I coached in Salzburg, Austria. They are pretty good. First one is on the outdoor rink which is a great place to run a practice on a nice day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuJkgcUUi6k
I am starting to work on the shooting and scoring section of the Swedish material. It starts with the concept that the 'puck has eyes' and illustrates the 'Five Scoring Areas' that work very well vs. a stand-up goalie. They are now a rare breed. Another Swede Thomas Magnusson gave a great presentation at an IIHF coaching symposium that I attended in Heidelberg, Germany 2010. He outlines how to score vs. the modern day goalie and where the goals come from. Only the Swedes and Finns study the game with such detail.
D200 Game 1-1 to 3-3 - RB Pro
Key Points:
Offensive player use moves, change of pace, etc. to try and score.
Defensive player maintain defensive side with a tight gap.
Description:
1. Coach shoot the puck in and one player from each team compete.
2. Short shifts of about 20".
3. On change either the coach shoots in another puck, regroup with the goalie or pass to a teammate.
Cross ice game of 1-1 to work on:
a. Role One the player with the puck - puck protection, escape moves, shooting quickly, rebounds.
b. Role 3 the player checking the puck carrier - always stay on the defensive side, maintain tight gaps, stick on the puck, tie up the stick on the rebound and transition to offense.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140602170615993
D200 Game 1-1 to 3-3 - RB Pro
https://youtu.be/tL3gw5deg0o
DT4-Jokers at Point and Below Goal Line - Czech Youth
Key Points:
Regroup and get open. Defender go from role 3 to 4 and attacker from role 1 to 2.
Great game for transition between all 4 game playing roles.
Description:
1. Play from 1-1 to 3-3 with one joker at the point and one below the goal line.
2. When defender gets the puck he must regroup with joker at the point and a play to the low joker must be made before a shot can be taken.
3. Joker to joker passes are ok.
4. Point shots are ok after a pass to the low joker has been made.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/admin.php?mode=mediaedit&s=1&album_id=7&mid=20100821115710425
DT4 -Regroup Low Point Shots-Czech Youth Camp
https://youtu.be/uyYC1GcN9gc
Quick Access to Drills from Sections 1-12.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=6858&topic=6868#6868
Quote by: TomMB6 – 2-0 - Big Horseshoe - C U18 F
Key Points:
Give a target and skate into the pass. Follow the shot for a rebound. Shoot while skating and don't overhandle the puck to prepare to shoot.
Description:
1. Two players leave from diagonal corners.
2. Exchange the puck while skating down the ice.
3. Outside player continue and shoot-rebound.
4. Inside player turn back and get a pass from the original end.
5. Inside player shoot-rebound.
Options:
- Unless the coach is making a comeback have a player make the second pass.
- Screen after shooting.
- Circle back and rebound for the next shooter after shooting.
- Second player exchange passes with the passer on the goal line.
- Add options like backhand shots, one timers, etc.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130501084119734
https://youtu.be/mdMZFYi6GqY
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.706879666888500/10159403248140931/
Quote by: TomMB5 - Shots From 3 Lines - with Give and Go U18 F
Key Points:
This is a good warm-up drill for goalies and an effective way to practice taking a slap shot at full speed. Make sure you allow enough time between shooters for the goalie to prepare for the next shot.
Shoot before the top of the circle. Follow the shot a few strides for the good habit and then return to the line on the outside so you don't get hit with a shot.
Description:
1. Line up in three lanes.
2. Start with 1 pass to 2.
3. Allow 2 to cross the blue line and then 1 leave and get a pass from 3.
4. Wait for 1 to cross the blue line then 3 leave and get a cross ice pass from 4.
5. Repeat 5 to 4, 6 to 5, 7 cross ice to 6.
6. Restart sequence with the first pass 1 to 3.
B - Shots From 3 Lines - with a Give and Go U18 F
https://youtu.be/GnKecNAdoZo
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.791021738474292/10159748074695931
Hockey Coaching ABCs - Forum
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=6369