Subject: Daily Drill Section Fifteen

Daily Drill Section Fifteen

This drill section has a lot of new material and a comprehensive review of what has been posted on this site in other drill sections.

Daily Drill Section 14 had a lot of pro, Czechia, Russian, U20 ideas as well as many of my ideas. Section 13 also has mostly pro ideas plus drills and games I used coaching a boy's U15 team and many 10 best lists of drills.

YouTube Playlists of the Drills and Games for practice.

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

If coaches want to add some of their own ideas feel free to post them.

B600 - Double RG - 1-0 x 2 - Czechia U20

B600 - Double RG - 1-0 x 2 - Czechia U20
(Czech Republic has changed it's English name to Czechia.)

Key Points:

Pass and receive while skating, give a target, fake before shooting, follow the shot for a rebound.

Description:

1. Shooters line up at diagonal blue lines.
2. A from each line leave and pass to D1 and mirror the D’s passes.
3. D1 hinge and pass to D2.
4. D2 pass to A.
5. A skate in and shoot.
6. A circle back and rebound for B the next shooter.
7. B leave from the other diagonal blue lines and pass to D2 to D1 to B’s who shoot.

*Options: A could give and go with B. A could defend a 1-1 vs. B. A can screen and tip for B.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150816222649647

https://youtu.be/HiVKeSeNr4c

B600 - One Touch x 2 Circle-Pass-Shoot - Russian U20

B600 - One Touch x 2 Circle-Pass-Shoot - Russian U20

Key Points:

Pass while skating, give a target, shoot in stride, follow the shot for a rebound, rebound for the next player.

Description:

A. 1 and 3 leave from diagonal corners and one touch give and go with 2 and 4.
B. Skate across the ice and pass to 5 and 7.
C. 1 and 3 skate around the circle and 7 pass to 3 and 5 pass to 1.
D. 1 and 3 skate in shoot and follow the shot for a rebound.

* Options: After the shot 1 and 3 either screen, circle back for a rebound.

* Options: Give and go with 2 and 4 or defend a 1-1 vs. 2 and 4 the next attackers.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150816223635172

https://youtu.be/Tvczzat31Ak

T3 - C5 - 1-1 x 2 - 2-2 – Pro

T3 - C5 - 1-1 x 2 - 2-2 – Pro

Key Points:

Defend from the defensive side with stick on the puck and one hand on the attackers hip. Attackers protect the puck with the body and make fakes and tight turns to get a shot on net. On the 2-2 defenders cover one attacker each from the defensive side. Attackers use picks, give and goes to create scoring chances.

Description:

1. Defenders line up behind each dot and attackers against the boards and behind the hash marks on each side.
2. Coach spot a puck in the corner and F1 go and try to score while D1 defends.
3. Start with a 1-1 on one side and then a 1-1 on the other side with F2-D2.
4. F1-D1 be ready for a new puck as F2-D2 are competing.
5. Coach spot a new puck and now F1-F2 attack 2-2 vs. D1-D2.
6. Switch lines so everyone take turns to attack and defend.

*Options: Add another 1-1 with a F defending and then play a 3-3.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160413142810923

https://youtu.be/sceHfKMgKr8

Using the Game to Teach the Game

Using the Game to Teach the Game

I am attaching the USA manual on games as well as games from our program.

The USA manual quotes my Finnish partner Juhani Wahlsten on the first page.

If coaches and associations learn how to use games effectively in practice then three things would automatically happen.

1. The players would love to practice.
2. Activity ratio would increase dramatically (they move all the time in games).
3. Players will get better under pressure and be more creative when they play.

Juuso and I have been promoting this concept since 1985 but it is a hard sell in a culture where the old fashion 'command style' teaching is dominant (we threw it out in the school systems in the 70's). Soccer is totally evolving into using games and the Europeans have always used games during practice. The USA has passed Canada in development of creative players on both the men's and women's sides mostly because Americans tend to be more open to the idea of using games to teach the game, especially at the younger age groups.

B2 - D Shoot and Pass – Pro

B2 - D Shoot and Pass – Pro

Key Points:

Shoot with the head up. Use a wrist shot, follow the shot, hit the net, pick up the new puck and make a deceptive move before passing.

Description:

1. One skate in and shoot.
2. Follow the shot.
3. Coach spot a new puck.
4. Pick up the new puck and pass to 2.
5. Two repeat.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160413141808878

https://youtu.be/Gp_aZas6qqk

T3 - C5 - 1-2 BO - 2-1 - U17

T3 - C5 - 1-2 BO - 2-1 - U17

Key Point:

F1 force the puck carrier outside and steer toward the boards. F2 double team the puck carrier. On the 2-1 deny the puck crossing the mid-line so the goalie has one half of the net to cover.

Key Points:

1. Dump the puck in from the blue line.
2. D1 got back for the puck while F1-F2 forecheck.
3. F1 steer angle and contact D1 and F2 double team.
4. F1-F2 attack 2-1 vs. D1.
5. D1 use puck protection and deceptive skating to get the puck out.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150820113010820

https://youtu.be/9utsHtQzr6M

B600 - Regroup - 2-0 Chip-In Czech U20

B600 - Regroup - 2-0 Chip-In Czech U20

Key Points:

When the defenders stand up at the blue line then create a 2-1 and pull the defenders inside by skating to the ‘big ice’ between the dots and chip the puck over the blue line.

Description:

1. Players line up at the four blue lines on the boards.
2. F1-F2 leave from either side and regroup with D1-D2 at the far blue line.
3. F1 pass to D1 who hinges and pass to D2 then up to F2.
4. D3-D4 follow and defend vs. F1-F2 in the neutral zone.
5. F2 carry the puck to the middle lane and F1 take the ice behind.
6. F2 chip the puck off the boards over the blue line and skate to the net.
7. F1 pick up the puck and attack 2-0 with F2.
8. F3-F4 repeat the other way by regrouping with D3-D4.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150816223634895

https://youtu.be/ARFy2EERXtE

C5 - 1-1 Low Puck Protection - U17

C5 - 1-1 Low Puck Protection - U17

Key Points:

This drill introduces the idea of protecting the puck with the body on offense and defending tight from the net side with body on body and stick on the puck.

Description:

1. Start with and attacker and defender in the corner.
2. Coach pass the puck to the attacker.
3. Attacker protect the puck and try to score.
4. Defender play from the defensive side to prevent a goal.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2015082011300935

https://youtu.be/-1i9dpUKH3g

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=7667#7667

DT400 - Pass to Point on Transition – Pro

DT400 - Pass to Point on Transition – Pro

Key Points:

Transition quickly from offense to defense. Work on individual and team offensive and defensive skill.

Description:

1. Play 3 on 3 at one end and both teams have a Joker at the point.
2. Transition to offense by passing to your Joker at the point.
3. Joker can pass or shoot but not skate in with the puck.
4. Switch every 30”.
5. Use modified rules to isolate the skills to work on.

*Focus on offensive team skills like the cycle or defensive zone coverage.

*Keep score and use this game to play tournaments.


http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150525222000300

https://youtu.be/14OK-Lpz0Tw

D4 Active Jokers at Point Must Shoot-U15 Boy’s

D4 Active Jokers at Point Must Shoot-U15 Boy’s

Key Points:

One net game with Jokers at the point who learn to get open and make deceptive escape moves in order to get the shot off. Low offensive players work to screen, tip, rebound. Defenders box out, tie up sticks and play from the defensive side.

Description:

1. Both teams shoot on the same net.
2. Transition from defense to offense by passing to your Joker at the point.
3. Joker must shoot.
4. Teams can have 1 or 2 Jokers at the point.
5. Jokers can check Jokers.
6. Play from 1-1 to 3-3 below the top of the circle.
7. Any teammate can be passed to after the Joker shoots.

* Keep score and have a tournament.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20141224104514143

https://youtu.be/uXesDVFYuDQ

T1 - A500 - Pivots - Tight Turn - Crosby – Pro

T1 - A500 - Pivots - Tight Turn - Crosby – Pro

Key Points:

Work on tight area agility skating. Keep the knees bent, stay low and use the edges with the shoulders leading.

Description:

1. Skate half way around the circle and come back.
2. Crosby with a back leg push to the right.
3. Skate half way then return with a Crosby to the left.
4. Tight turn left at the starting point.
5. Repeat to the left and finish with a right tight turn.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150720225414942

https://youtu.be/B2DzJB2O70A

Spanish Hockey Tour

Great to have you back Tom . Good holiday ??
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Spanish Hockey Tour
Great hockey tour of Spain. Barcelona, Pamplona, San Sebastian, Vitoria, Madrid, Castelldefels and home. We played ex games in Barcelona, San Sebastion, Madrid and a tournament in Vitoria. After every game the hosts had a party for us. 23 people in all. We rented large vans and traveled in them. I took my wife and a daughter and they had a great time. Lots of touring and socializing. We were playing teams with average ages about 15 years younger but were competitive.

A great life experience.

T1 - A500 - Agility Skate and Puck Handling Circuit – Pro

T1 - A500 - Agility Skate and Puck Handling Circuit – Pro

Key Points:

Stay low, use the edges and accelerate out of turns. Avoid crossing the hands on the tight forehand turn so you maintain the triple threat position.

Description:

Station One:
Face one end while carrying the puck and go around three pylons circling the last pylon. Skate down the boards, cut in and shoot, stop. Coach rim the puck behind, pick up the puck, walk out and shoot.

Station Two:
Skate down the boards with a puck then do a tight figure eight then back up the boards.

Station Three:
Agility skate facing the dot by doing a Crosby right, tight turn, then left tight turn in the middle.

Station Four:
Skate a tight figure eight inside the circle then drive the back of the net, stop, skate out and pass to the point then go to the net to screen and tip.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150720225412957

https://youtu.be/jsuv9YdKVgk

T2 - 3-0 Cycle Up-Pass Low – Pro

T2 - 3-0 Cycle Up-Pass Low – Pro

Key Points:

Force the defender to chase before passing behind the net and give the attacker behind the net a passing option on each side. Shoot with either on one timer or quick release.

Description:

1. F1 skate up the boards with the puck and force the defender to chase.
2. F2 support below the goal line while F3 is in the strong side high slot.
3. F3 skate to the mid-slot on the weak side.
4. F1 move into the slot on the strong side.
5. F2 pass to either F1 or F2 and all players go for any rebound.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160413133403365

https://youtu.be/28gxZg_dPjU

B202 – Regroup Options x 2 - Shot - U17

B202 – Regroup Options x 2 - Shot - U17

Key Points:

Face the puck at all times and give a target. Follow the shot for a rebound and shoot while skating. Give a target on both the backhand and forehand. Post up but keep skating and presenting a target.

Descriptions:

1. A leave from diagonal lines and pass to B at the opposite blue line.
2. A post up along the boards facing the puck and get a return pass.
3. Skate toward the original and exchange passes with C.
4. Skate in and shoot then circle back to rebound for the next shooter.
5. Now A skate across and get a pass from E and pass to F.
6. Skate through the middle lane. Shoot then rebound.
7. Add E step out and A read to skate the middle or wide lane.

* Options: After the shot A could defend 1-1 vs. the next shooter or give and go with the next shooter.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150820113007194

https://youtu.be/5LJt8DsprI8

T3 – Teaching Angling Skills – Pro and International Video Clips

T3 – Teaching Angling Skills – Pro and International Video Clips

I spent about 8 hours putting this 14 minute video together. It is critical to teach good checking and angling skills before you teach team defense.

Video clips have these themes.

T3 - Stick on Stick – North America and European Pro

B500 Stick on the Puck - Sweden

T3 - F Angle Along Boards - Stick on Stick – Pro

T3 - B6 - Hip to hip Angling x 4 – Pro

B5 - Angling Along the Boards Flow in Both Directions – Sweden

T3 - Neutral Zone Angling – European Pro

T3 Deflect-Steer-Angle-Finish - Pro Men and Pro Women

B - Angling in the Corner - Sweden

C2 Angling 2-1 Wally - Pro W

T3 - C5 - 1-1 x 2 - 2-2 – Pro

Angling Game - U18 F

Straight on Angling Game - U18 F

15 Minute Video – Angling Skills

ABC site.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160529120032174

YouTube Video

https://youtu.be/PXckreiELgg

https://www.facebook.com/tom.molloy.5836/videos/10159391555765931
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I have added this elite pro 1-1, 2-2 drill that practices all of the skills.
T3 - C5 - 1-1 x 2 - 2-2 – Pro
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=7660#7660

Gene Reilly is the coach giving instruction to the Red Bull players. I coached with him that season. Gene is a top skills coach and was in the AHL working with the Senators team for two seasons and his main assignment was to teach Jason Spezza how to play when he didn't have the puck.

This video is often used to show how Crosby school's Spezza but instead it is a great example of how to play low 1-1 defense. I think it is a great example of stick on stick from the D side, hand on the hip, stick always on the ice. Spezza prevents Crosby from getting to the net and at that time Crosby was the top player in the world. Spezza denies the slot and then stays with Crosby after he passes. The goal is on the winger who allowed the shot from the point and not on Spezza who did a fantastic job.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PZD7cldytKI&autoplay=1

T2 - Face-off Win Plays – Pro

All could see Crosby call a set face-off play in the Stanley Cup Final overtime game. He won the draw, Penguins scored and game over. There was a lot of crying from San Jose fans that Crosby cheated, which every centre tries to do. (The saying is 'If your not cheating a little then your not trying hard enough.') Mike Cvik, who just retired after 29 years as a linesman plays hockey with us and I asked him what the rule is. He said that starting last year the rule is that the centre in the defensive end must put his stick down first. It used to be the visiting team. This video shows one face-off defensive win and breakout and 3 options for an offensive win.
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T2 - Face-off Win Plays – Pro

Key Points:

Face the puck at all times. Be ready to shoot quickly. Always screen the goalie.

Description:

1. Defensive zone face-off win. Inside D1 get puck and reverse to wide D2 who skates behind the net and pass to W or C. Weak side W stretch through the middle. Walk through with each unit.
2. Offensive zone face-off win one. Wings switch sides. Win back to the point, D skate down boards and pass back to inside wing who skates back to the point – shoot.
3. Offensive zone face-off win two. Wings play strong sides. Win back to point. Inside wing F1 rotate up the boards, C F3 to front, and F2 to high slot. D to F1 to F2 who shoots.
4. Repeat win one to D who skates down boards and pass back to F1 who covers the point. F2-F3 screen and tip in front.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160413140832317

https://youtu.be/aaK6Sm2yfGg

All Daily Drills in One Place

Daily Drill PDF's, Video, Diagrams

Drill description, diagram, video link.

Hockey Drill PDF's in Alphabetical Order
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=BD6FA116988317E9!4679&authkey=!AN5VZsgv1gbRyus&ithint=folder%2cpdf

Hockey Drill PDF's - Organized into Topic Folders
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AukXg5gWoW-9he9Cuu9KWYPprYOd1Q?e=HsUHBr

Hockey Drill Video - There are about 1500 practice video clips.
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AukXg5gWoW-9he9Cuu9KWYPprYOd1Q?e=TTiF64

Hockey Drill Diagrams
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AukXg5gWoW-9mUroLOislrJj46WS?e=fQbU2Z

YouTube Drill Video - organized into playlists by group: Pro, Female teams, Czech, Finland, Youth, International, Russian.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7QFP0bQPIsH88rmxb3ZEjg/playlists

I constantly update these folders with new drills and coaching ideas.

There are over 1200 pdf/s of hockey drills and games and drill lists from teams at almost every level and from most of the major hockey playing countries. Also some other coaching ideas and list of drills etc. The drill pdf.s can be saved and printed and most have a video link that shows the drill. The purpose of this site is to help coaches plan practice with the most current information available from top coaches. It takes 2-3 hours to prepared each PDF so it represents a lot of work.

There are over 200 videos I still have to write up and make PDF's. They are in the video folders and coded in the same way. New material is posted the Daily Drills and added to the Dropbox, and then to the playlist on YouTube. So the links above are constantly updated.

You can sort the drills by name, date, etc. You can also use the search function at the top of the screen to find drills. i.e. type in backchecking, or breakout, or BO and it will find the drills with that name.

I use the Technicoach Word template to plan practice to send to my assistant coaches and keep a record. I have attached ice example below. This site doesn't allow Word attachments but the template is in the PDF folder.

T2 - 5-2 BO - 5-0 Attack Options – Pro

T2 - 5-2 BO - 5-0 Attack Options – Pro

Key Points:

Read the forecheck and make a pass to the open player. Attack with speed. Use every player in the initial attack and practice low and high options in the offensive zone.

Description:

1. Breakout 5-2 with the extra players on the sides.
2. Skate through the neutral zone 5-0.
3. Shoot on the initial attack and go for the rebound.
4. Go through various attack options and include all 5 players.
5. Cycle low, cycle high, have the D jump in and F cover the point.
6. The next 5 attackers wait in the neutral zone.
7. On the whistle the coach dump a new puck into the opposite end.
8. The 5 new players breakout vs. two of the original attacking forwards.
9. Repeat breakout 5-2 and attack 5-0.

* Option: 1, 2 or 3 forwards can forecheck.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160613101113258

https://youtu.be/AoSmZnd2Bp8

T4 - F3 Mirror-Backpressure-F1-F2 Points-5-5 – Pro

T4 - F3 Mirror-Backpressure-F1-F2 Points-5-5 – Pro

Key Points:

This is the way many elite teams now forecheck and backcheck when the opponents make a clean breakout. Players must be able to count to 5. 1 and 2 forecheck deep, 3 mirror from the mid slot, 4 play midpoint and 5 the puck side point. These positions are all interchangeable and the five players stay compact like a flexible 5 on a dice.

Description:

1. Offensive 5 players set up for a breakout.
2. Forecheckers 1 and 2 deep at the goal line, 3 mirror puck mid slot, 4 midpoint, 5 strong side point.
3. Offensive D1 skate behind the net and breakout pass to the W or C.
4. 3 mirror the puck and back pressure the pass receiver.
5. 1 and 2 back track through the middle lane.
6. 5 cover the W or C skating up the ice on his side.
7. 4 skate backward and pick up the deepest attacker wide or in the middle.
8. 3-4-5 cover one attacker each when attackers enter the zone with control.
9. Defend the house with one on and a box behind. 3-4-5 low, 1-2 points.

* When D pinch F3 covers the point instead of back pressuring the attacker. This happens on all rims and slow developing D to D behind the net breakouts.

Example one:
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160615143636155
Example two:
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150523123508956

https://youtu.be/GeN3qeCu6JQ

T1-3 -B6 - Stick on Puck and Screen Shot – Pro

T1-3 -B6 - Stick on Puck and Screen Shot – Pro

Key Points:

Angle with the stick on the puck and skate through the hands with the inside leg in front. Make a hard fake one way and shoot so the player in front can deflect or tip the puck.

Description:

Angling Along the Boards:

1. Coach pass to the player along the boards and the inside player angle check him.
2. Skate to outside the blue line and repeat with the other player checking.

Shot and Screen:

3. Coach act as the defender near the hash marks.
4. Attacker make a hard inside or outside fake to create a shooting lane.
5. Attacker in front screen the goalie and tip or deflect the shot.
6. Goalie work hard to find the puck through the screen.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150527094053772

https://youtu.be/szPiXh1SIEg

T3 - B6 Defending Player Below Goal Line – Pro

T3 - B6 Defending Player Below Goal Line – Pro

Key Points:

The player in front switch with original defender if he is more than half a stick length away. Lead with the blade on the puck angling at the back inside shoulder.

Description:

1. F carry the puck behind the net and the coach skate to the front.
2. D2 in front check the F with blade on the puck from the defensive side.
3. Coach simulates D1 chasing at the start and then D2 in front for a pass.
4. D2 deny the pass and force F1 toward the corner and finish the check if possible.

* This can be done using players instead of a coach.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150527231013633

https://youtu.be/27rtd6qX40E

D - Games Manual - 2019

D - Games Manual - 2019

The main goal of this website and our ABC program has been the same concept. Use drills to introduce techniques and good habits and learn to put them into game situations. I have prepared two PDF's about using games in practice. both PDF's have lots of examples of games that you can use.

The first PDF is the Games Manual including guides to using the ice efficiently, games to teach the game, progression of games from our book and supplementary games.

Games Manual - 2016

The second PDF lists may games with diagrams and links.

D - Games from the ABC’s of International Hockey - 2016

It would be incredible to see kid's actually 'Have Fun' at practice while learning game understanding and creativity. Maybe the days or the 7' - 11' of moving and the rest waiting in line or listening to the coach are finally going to end.

Mike Sullivan - Player Development and How They Learn.

Stanley Cup champion coach gave a talk at a USA coaching symposium and did a great job explaining the science behind how humans acquire skill and refine it so it is physically automatic and the brain recognizes game situations and quickly solves them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzNlsO_L-_0

Dave King on Using Games to Develop Hockey IQ

Dave speaks at the Saskatchewan Coaching Symposium (great talks on YouTube) about 'Becoming and Effective Coach'. It is a 40 minute presentation and the last half he talks about how coaches have to change their practices and use games to develop 'Hockey IQ' or Game Sense.

https://youtu.be/rCjrwLsmRx4

C - Game Situation Drill Manual - July 2016

C - Game Situation Drill Manual - July 2016

I have posted a few hundred drill PDF's since the last manual. There is a lot of pro material plus the Russian and Czech U20 teams were here for a mini tournament vs. two teams from here.

The drills start from 1 on 1 and progress to all game situations with attackers trying to score vs. defenders.

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C - Game Situation Drills - Forum and YouTube

I have listed postings of drills and games to practice game situations as well as the YouTube video links if you have trouble playing the video from this site.

B - Partner and Team Drills Manual - 2019

B - Partner and Team Drills Manual - 2019

Partner and team drills with passing, shooting, timing, etc. done by some of the top coaches in the world. there are almost 300 drills taken from the Forum postings in this ABC site.

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B Drills Links on ABC Site and YouTube

The second PDF has a list of links for the Forum postings of the drills and then links to the YouTube video since most of the postings and PDF's were done before the videos were posted there for coaches who can't open the videos on this site.

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The B Drill Manual is too large for some phones and tablets to open, so I have broken it into Drill Manual 1 and 2 which is posted below.

B - Partner and Team Drills Manuals 1 + 2 - 2019

B - Partner and Team Drills Manuals 1 + 2 - 2019

The Manuals are posted below.

T1-T2 Teaching Individual and Team Offense Manual 2019

T1-T2 Teaching Individual and Team Offense Manual 2019

Teaching Offensive Individual and Team Play

Coaches are teaching individual and team play.

T3-T4 Individual and Team Defensive Drills Manual - 2016

T3-T4 Individual and Team Defensive Drills Manual - 2019

This manual has coaches teaching individual defensive skill drills, various forechecks, team defense drills and team play drills with the offense against the defense in various situations.

Practice Video Clips on YouTube

Practice Video Clips on YouTube

This is a list of the drills I have posted on YouTube. Only the drill PDF's that I have written up in the last half year have links to the YouTube video, so this list has links for the YouTube video for the PDF's that I posted earlier. Everything is coded according to the ABC system of teaching which is designed to make finding practice ideas a lot easier. The idea is to compliment the drill manuals.

A - Individual Skills and Skating.

B - Partner and Group Skills

C - Game Situation Drills

D - Games and SAG

DT - Transition Games

E - Shootouts and Contests

F - Fitness Skating

G - Goaltending

O - Off-ice Training

T - Teaching Individual Skills and Team Play
T1 - Individual Offensive Skill
T2 - Team Offensive Skill
T3 - Individual Defensive Skill
T4 - Team Defensive Skill

Transition Games - Offense vs Defense Manuals - 2019

DT - Transition Games Manual - T2-4 Offense vs. Defense Manuals

Transition Games put the game situations worked on in the C drills into games using one puck and no whistles. The players change on their own and the coach is freed to teach when the players return to the line-up. Game reading skills, hockey IQ, are developed because actual game patterns develop and the player must read the game and finish each play.

Keep score and create any situation you want to work on.

I don't see Transition Games used very much by most coaches at the minor hockey level but I do see them used at the highter levels by coaches like Mike Babcock and Finnish and Russian Olympic coaches like Erkka Westerlund and Vladimir Jursinov.

Pre-Season Pro Camp 2016

Pre-Saeosn Pro Cmap 2016

I hvae been wtahcing the pre-saeosn cmap and took vdieo of the dilrls. Tehy sohw how pro taems parctcie.

Rmemebr taht hmanus laren in patrtnes.

Pro Cmap 2016

Pro Practice 7-6-16
https://youtu.be/qxdV6F8I_gI

D200 - Game With Random Teams – Pro

https://youtu.be/27X8mNmp26I

Pro Practice

https://youtu.be/-kZ8ANM6zhU

Skill Camp at - 15-18 Youth

https://youtu.be/__yOhryNRfQ

International Ice Hockey Playlist on YouTube

Thank you Tom for doing that - great ideas, quality purposeful drills

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I thought I would post the entire practice and now I will write up the drills one at a time with the video and diagram. It gives coaches who have never seen pro practices how they plan and always do a lot of skills and use transition games and games as well.

A lot of new material has been added to YouTube since the list below was posted, so the numbers have changed, especially the pro drills.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7QFP0bQPIsH88rmxb3ZEjg/playlists
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Daily Drill PDFs – Drill description, diagram and video link for each drill. 1150 drills for beginners up to pro – updated.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=7680#7680

Hockey Coaching Manuals – 2016

Hockey Coaching Manuals – 2019

These manuals have the drills and games that have been posted in the Daily Drill Section of the http://hockeycoachingabcs.com

Drill Manual updates with new drills are posted in Drill Section Fifteen

Manuals on One Drive

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AukXg5gWoW-9hcVTHjASEA3d7OiPsg?e=IEWbhG

I hope coaches can make use of this material to run effective and enjoyable practice on and off ice.

A - Skating and Individual Skills Manual - You Tube - 2019

A - Skating and Individual Skills Manual - 2019

Hockey is built on the base of skating, puck handling, shooting and passing technique. This manual gives examples to practice these skills.

Updated YouTube video list.

Scotty Bowman - Pass Over the Red Line Rule

Scotty Bowman - Pass Over the Red Line Rule

Key Points:

This forces the breakout team to play with puck control and eliminates simply firing the puck to the far blue line and then a tip in, which is awful to watch.

Description:

At the IIHF 2005 Scottiy Bowman proposed they put a line across the top of the face-off circle and you must cross that line before passing over the red line.

I think it is a great idea and if they also make a rule that players must stay on their feet and face the puck when they block shots their would be more puck control and more shots would get to the net.

E - Shootouts and Contests Manual - 2019

E - Shootouts and Contests Manual - 2019

Shootouts and contests are a great way to end practice with competition and some fun.

O - Off-ice Training Manual - 2019

O - Off-ice Training Manual - 2019

This manual contains ideas from various countries ranging from youth to pro examples. We tend to do track training in North America and forget we are training to play a game that requires not only the physical but also work on skills and game sense.

F - Fitness and Agility Skating Manual - 2016

F - Fitness and Agility Skating Manual - 2016

This manual has examples of conditioning skates and agility exercises. It has PDF's with diagrams and video links of many of the drills. Some are just video links to this site and the last page has YouTube video links.

G - Goaltending Manual 2016

G - Goaltending Manual 2016

Drills and techniques to practice goaltending.

Great Presentations by Top Level Coaches

Great Presentations by Top Level Coaches

These are really good presentations by some great coaches. Three were at a seminar put on by Saskatchewan Hockey and one by USA Hockey.

Dave King – developing smarter players.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCjrwLsmRx4&feature=youtu.be

Glen Gulutzan - developing defensemen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rE2v0D3apP8

Mike Babcock- the coaching journey so far.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEuv4D7JrZI

Dave Tippett - penalty killing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wYO9Y6borc

Mike Sullivan - developing players for today's game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzNlsO_L-_0

U17 Elite Camp Drills

U17 Elite Camp Drills

There was an Elite U17 Camp at the Winsport Arenas last week. I was in Jasper for most of it but caught a few practices the last two days. They did some good things. It was a much better camp than the one last year. A lot less talking on the ice and more activity. I make comments during some of the drills but that is what I do when watching.

In the summer my time is spent putting all the material together as in the 2016 Drill Manuals. This is done and I will edit this plus lots of other video and start producing the Daily Drills again to share on this site and use in my practices.

YouTube Video

https://youtu.be/2mTf7SDXeys

Video on this site.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2016080108533551

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2016 Digital Hockey Drill and Game Manuals

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=7702#7702

A200 - Russian Big Moves Led by Various Players

A200 - Russian Big Moves Led by Various Players

Key Points:

Learn to carry the puck all around the body with loose shoulders, head up, quietly rolling the wrists and the bottom hand moving up and down the shaft. Allow the players to lead during practice.
Routines allow for lots of reps in a short time. Introduce new moves. Players can do these exercises at home or as soon as they step on the ice. Shots can be added to this routine.

Description:

1. Three older players lead the exercises, demonstrate and the rest follow down the ice.
2. Reach as far back and forward with the puck, next pass the puck up from behind.
3. Eberle move, fake then pull the puck behind you with the back of the stick as you slide back.
4. Spin and pass the puck to yourself forward.
5. Fake backhand pass or shot and spin to the forehand.
6. Legs wide apart, hands close together, head-shoulder fakes, quick direction change.
7. Quick toe drag tight to the toes, fake going forehand then slide to the backhand side.
8. Fake backhand and move quickly across to the forehand.
9. Skate on direction and move the puck as far as possible the other direction.
10. Yo-yo the puck by pushing it in front and pull back with the toe of the stick.
11. Pass to yourself through the legs spinning to the backhand.
12. Crosby heel to heel slide alternate sides.
13. Pass to yourself in front of the defenders toes and behind the heel of the stick.

Big Moves Led by 3 Players at the Jasper Camp

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160804094925377

https://youtu.be/b_t1-VDcO1c

Demonstration of Big Moves by Russian Greats Alexander Yashin and Vladimir Jursinov.

Yashin in his prime when he was NHL MVP demonstrates Russian big moves practice routine. It looks like the puck is glued to his stick. Notice the loose shoulders and reach with the puck.

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080722140651119

https://youtu.be/ODq1cq-Z8_I

A - Puck Handling Sequence - Russian Olympic Coach - Jursi has coached in several Olympics for the Soviets and now Russia and over 65 of his players have been in the NHL.

www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20130321101649551

https://youtu.be/_fdGBVje39s

A - Puck Handling Big Moves Exercises – Finland
https://youtu.be/PUCcyDGuYhI

DT400 - 3-3 Krusel Battling Game – Jasper Camp

DT400 - 3-3 Krusel Battling Game – Jasper Camp

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 the coach shoots in.
2. Pass to the point to transition to offense.
3. Point player must shoot or pass within 2 seconds.
4. If a point pass goes out the other pointman gets the puck.
5. Pass to the coach on the whistle.

*Players must race to get onside before the next puck is shot in.

*Players at the point can pass or shoot but they can’t go in.

*Keep score and add rules like goals must be on one touch shots, or give and go plays, etc..

*This is the favorite game for some of the pro players I have coached over the years.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160814110908822

https://youtu.be/Z8D_TEv1OkU

Women’s Team doing the same game.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20131008150727357

D200 x 6 Games of Kings Court – Youth

D200 x 6 Games of Kings Court – Youth

Key Points:

Develop split vision by having no defined boundaries, use modified rules to focus on skills and habits, create competition, game situations, transition from offense to defense and defense to offense.

Description:

1. Put 3 to 6 nets on one side of the ice with space enough to skate behind.
2. Play from 1-1 to 3-3 at each net.
3. If playing even teams of 1-1, 2-2 then bounce the puck of the far boards to go on offense.
4. Teach good habits and skills by enforcing modified rules such as ‘give and go needed’ to score.
5. Keep score and play ‘Kings Court’, game winners move one net toward the Kings Court and game losers move the other way. Winner and loser at each end stay at that net. Tied games are decided by Rock-Paper-Scissors.
6. You can also play an attack-defend-support rotation instead of bounce the puck off the boards, i.e. Three players, 1 attack vs. 2 and 4 rest at the far boards. When there are no goalies and small nets the rule is you can’t score on shots from over half way. On a goal or turnover 2 pass to 3 who attacks vs. 1 and 2 rest.
7. If you have six nets then six games are needed to declare a true ‘Kings Court Champion.’
8. If you have cross ice games then the winners to side and rotate toward ‘Kings Court’ and the losers rotate the other way and the team at each end stays.
9. This camp had 12 of each age group and each had a 1-1 tournament. The better players end up at the ‘Kings Court’ end and the weaker at the other end. It is a great way to pick teams.
10. Notice that all 24 players are moving and the ‘Game teaches the game.’
11. The coaches role is to create and enforce the rules that work on skills and good habits.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160822103919847

https://youtu.be/73KMUWvQ7cI

B600 - Multiple One Touch Passes – Pro

B600 - Multiple One Touch Passes – Pro

Key Points:

This drill is done from diagonal corners. Keep skating and make firm passes. Give a target and call for the pass. Face the puck.

Description:

A. 1 exchange passes with 2.
B. 1 turn out and exchange passes with 3.
C. 1 skate across and exchange passes with 4.
D. 4 skate to the inside and pass to 1 skating wide up the ice.
E. 1 shoot and follow the shot.
F. 1 either screen, rebound for the next shooter or defend a 1-1 vs. the next shooter.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160824111234134

https://youtu.be/uCBsG4KORMI

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.701722924070841/10159383452255931/

T4 - F3 Mirror-Backpressure - F1-F2 Backtrack – Pro

T4 - F3 Mirror-Backpressure - F1-F2 Backtrack – Pro

Key Points:

F1-F2 forecheck deep while F3 mirror for a pass in the high slot F1-F2 backtrack hard on transition. When the puck goes side to side F3 Backpressure the puck carrier while F1-F2 Backtrack to the slot and pick up attackers. Good sticks, no hooking, defense play tight gaps.

Description:

1. Start with the offensive D skating behind the net and pass to the C or W.
2. Defend with F1-F2 below the goal line and F3 high in the slot on the strong side.
3. F3 mirror the puck covering their C then backpressure the first pass.
4. F1-F2 back track through the middle lane to the slot and pick up attackers.
5. D1 pick up the C if he gets a pass and play a tight gap on the strong side.
6. D2 skate back through the middle and pick any attacker on the weak side.
7. Defend from the net out with ‘one man on and a box behind, combined zone man on man.
8. 3 F’s come back hard and first F back play the low 3-3, second mid-slot, third strong side point.

*D1 pinch on any wide rim and F3 fill behind.

*If the breakout is on the strong side then F3 pressure the pass to the boards or middle.

* D1 can pinch on a slow D to D and F3 fill behind.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160901105531941

https://youtu.be/bI-iigJfSdQ

B6 - 3-0 Middle Drive - 5-0 RG Sequence – Pro

B6 - 3-0 Middle Drive - 5-0 RG Sequence – Pro

Key Points:

Fast break attack. Go hard to the net with a middle drive. Add a chip out on the breakout. Attack with 5 and one D is the trailer. Repeat with a regroup.

Description:

1. Start with C to W to C to other wing and C middle drive. Two coaches defend the middle lane. Shoot from the wing and all three look for the rebound.
2. Start C to W chip out over blue line to C, far wing middle drive and other wing skate to the weak side. One coach defend first blue line and two coaches offensive blue line.
3. Attack 5-0, C to W to C to other wing, middle drive and middle D 4th attacker as the trailer. After the attack all 5 come back and the coach spots a puck in the neutral zone for a regroup and another 5-0 attack.

* Forwards fill the 3 lanes, face the puck, give a target.

* Do any passing sequence including back to the trailing D for a shot.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160903111521683

https://youtu.be/aecP7-WSLPI

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Video Clips of Middle Drive Practice with Various Teams

B6 3-0-Middle Drive Options - Pro
https://youtu.be/6Rgi1yo2dAg

B6 3-0 Attack Options - Pro
https://youtu.be/2X0zh5gTh6g

B6 3-0 Rush and Entry - Pro
https://youtu.be/hwl2dOEKMYI

B600 Regroup, Hinge, Middle D Rush-Pro
https://youtu.be/RyYLjSBnCPA

T2 - 3-0, 3-2, RG 3-2 - Middle Drive – Pro
https://youtu.be/rw8a4IV4TDw

T2 - B4 - 3-0 BO - D Middle Drive – F2 Trail - Pro
https://youtu.be/tmqeZFbKIxQ

T2 – Breakout – 3-1 D Join Rush - Pro
https://youtu.be/YuffpdMsLa4

T2 B6 3-0 Attack Options - Pro
https://youtu.be/iczxajmzhNY

B6 3-0 Middle Drive - U18
https://youtu.be/1bREtYey8To

B6 - Middle 3-0 Middle Drive – SW
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=2014062310072386

B4 - Middle Drive 3-0 - U18F
https://youtu.be/c87MAnUj8qw

ABC Coded YouTube Hockey Drill Video

ABC Coded YouTube Hockey Drill Video

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=8130&topic=8131#8131

T2-4 Forecheck - Breakout Sequence – Pro

T2-4 Forecheck - Breakout Sequence – Pro

Key Points:

Goalie and D’s communicate. F1 on strong side boards, F2 swing low and slow, F3 weak side. Attack with middle drive, screen for the point shot. Start with one forechecker, then two then three.

Description:

1. Start with a 5-0 breakout, shot then point shot, attack until the whistle.
2. Coach whistle and dump a puck in for a new breakout.
3. Original forwards forecheck starting with one then two then three.
4. The third group come on ready to breakout and forecheck.

* Contain forecheck because the offense has their toes up ice. F1 on the puck, F2 strong side boards, F3 weak side boards.

* Defense read the pressure and make the first pass to an open player.

* Coach can choose to spot the puck just inside the zone for a quick up.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2016090809381671

https://youtu.be/oAo_UswaQMY

C6 - Low 2-1 Battle – Pro

C6 - Low 2-1 Battle – Pro

Key Points:

Players wait above the top of the circle. Defender must continuously decide who the most dangerous player is. It is a 2-1 with the 2 F and on D but really a 2-2 , so the goalie and D must communicate. The key is to keep the puck on one side and not cross the mid-line where the goalie has to go post to post.

Description:

1. Start with 2 F in the corner facing the boards and one D behind them.
2. Coach dump a puck into the corner.
3. Forwards attack to score and defender must skate the puck above the circles.
4. Compete until the puck is out of play, a goal or the D skates it out.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160909100215544

https://youtu.be/vquWqgkW-Og

T2 - E1 - C1 - Scoring Sequence - U18F

T2 - Practicing Scoring U18F

E1 - C1 - Scoring Sequence - U18F

C1 - 1-1, 2-2 - U18F

Three nets. Three groups in the neutral zone circle back then cross and drop, go in for a shot then come out and play the 1-1, 2-1 or 2-2. Next group don't leave until the defender gets to the top of the circle.
Play tight gaps.

https://youtu.be/2ANhYPNgxEQ

E1 - Relay Race 1-0 x 3 - U18F

1-0 relay race. If the player scores they must race to the near blue line before the next player can leave and if they don't score they skate with the puck to the blue line before passing.
Have a race to 5 goals and the winning team sits down when they reach 5.

https://youtu.be/i-ol256GDbc

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

2-0 relay race. If the player scores they must race to the near blue line before the next player can leave and if they don't score they skate with the puck to the blue line before passing.
Have a race to 5 goals and the winning team sits down when they reach 5.

https://youtu.be/LBVj1iI9u2w

We had three goalies and 19 skaters and played a 3-3 King's Court tournament. One injured player regrouped with the offensive team on transition. Each game was 6' and they rotated after each game. I explained the reasons for each rule. Rules for each game.

Game One: Goals only count after a 'Give and Go.'

Game Two: Repeat 'Give and Go' rule as the players have the 'Give and Watch Habit.'

Game Three: You must make an escape move when you get the puck. (Teaches them to move quickly to open ice when they get the puck.)

Game Four: Goals only count on one touch shots. (Teaches going to the net without the puck.)

Game Five: Two seconds with the puck. (Teaches puck support, head up, passing.)

Game Six: Two second game and all goals must be on one touch shots. (Teaches puck support, going to the net without the puck, passing.)

D200 x 3 Games of Kings Court – Youth

We played 3 cross-ice games at this practice. Nets on one side and transition to offense by bouncing the puck off the far boards in two games and regrouping with the Joker in one game.

Key Points:
Develop split vision by having no defined boundaries, use modified rules to focus on skills and habits, create competition, game situations, transition from offense to defense and defense to offense.

https://youtu.be/73KMUWvQ7cI

Coaching Specialty Teams

Coaching Specialty Teams

This is some really good material on specialty teams sent to me from Wally Kozak.

Teaching Individual Skills - Video Clips

Teaching Individual Skills - Video Clips

While I was playing hockey today another coach asked if I had some material that focuses on teaching individual technique. I sent him these two pdf's that have lots of short video clips focused on individual technique.

Teaching Team Play

Teaching Team Play

I sent the same coach the manual on teaching team play as well as a list of videos on YouTube with the same title. Many of the drills are on both pdf's and many of the ideas are either on YouTube or in the manual. There are many drills that are not not written up yet but posted on YouTube.

Hopefully the material is useful to coaches at the beginning of this new season.

These are links to the manuals on teaching individual and team offense and defense.

T1-2 Teaching Individual and Team Offense Manual 2016
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=7695#7695

T3-4 Individual and Team Defensive Drills Manual – 2016
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=7696#7696

A - Edges and Skating Posture – Pro

A - Edges and Skating Posture – Pro

Key Points:

Bend the knees and stay low skating level. Use the edges.

Description:

1. Zig-zag with a puck one blue line to the other with tight turns using inside and outside edges.
2. Players skate near the boards with a puck and do tight figure eights leading with the inside leg.
3. Players one the red line, stay low without bobbing up and down and do cross-overs each way. Start slowly then increase the speed and stay level.
4. Players start from the blue line and cross over once to the right, then plant the back edge and quick cross over start, skate quickly to the other blue line. Push hard, create tension against the ice.
5. Knees over toes, shoulders no farther forward than the knees. Hold two sticks fall forward with toes out and quick, short first five strides across the neutral zone.
6. Skate one blue line to the other, cross over start, stay low and face one direction stopping.
7. Skate across neutral zone and make a tight glide turn at each way at the blue lines. Stop at the red line.
8. Do Crosby heel to heel glide each way across the ice x 4. Glide in an arc.
9. Add a T-push with the inside edge to the heel to heel glide and keep the upper body level. Skate around the circle using the heel to heel glide with a T-push and tight outside glide turns with sticks on the ice.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160920102114960

https://youtu.be/55eHS_tP4Es

B - Skill Warm-up Circuit – Pro

B - Skill Warm-up Circuit – Pro

Key Points:

Use deception when passing and move to the open space. Protect the puck with your body and move away from pressure with the puck. Each circle is a station with goalies in the middle doing crease movement exercises.

Description:

1. Two players at a time skate inside the circle with a puck and do moves in all directions 10”. Practice tight turns and escape moves. Goalies do crease skating in the middle.
2. Play “Monkey in the middle” switch every 15” or when monkey intercepts a puck. Use fakes and the support players move to open ice.
3. Two players pass across the circle with one defender in the middle. Deception and saucer passes are the tools used. Defender anticipate the pass with his stick.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160921091552219

https://youtu.be/6t7p-FFuBnA

DT100 - Continuous 2-1 - Passive Support – Pro

DT100 - Continuous 2-1 - Passive Support – Pro

Key Points:

One puck with no whistles. Go for the rebound but defenders allow transition after the puck is out of the scoring area. Move the puck quickly and make the first pass early in the offensive zone. Extra players rotate in from the boards in the neutral zone. This is a great template either active or passive to work on situations up to 3-2. i.e. Have D1 join the rush, F1 back pressure, D1 and F1 join the rush etc. to create many situations.

Description:

1. Start with a 2-1, F1-F2 attacking D1. F3-F4 and D2 follow the play into the zone.
2. After the puck is out of the scoring area F1-F2 allow D1 to make a breakout pass to F3-F4.
3. F3-F4 attack the other way 2-1 vs. D1.
4. F5-F6 and D3 follow ready for a new 2-1.

* This can be made into an active 3-3 at each end by finishing the play.

* Keep score and create a game and play situations 1-1 to 3-2.

* Regroups in the neutral zone and dump-ins create opportunity to work on breakouts and forechecking.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160922094456914

https://youtu.be/CoUI2PxuCLQ

C6 - 1-1 Defender Quick Gap Control x 2 – Pro

C6 - 1-1 Defender Quick Gap Control x 2 – Pro

Key Points:

Defender must have quick feet and use the edges well to close the gap on the attacker.

Description:

1. Two attackers and defenders both start from diagonal corners.
2. Attackers skate to the inside around a pylon near the far blue line
3. Defenders skate up and around the circle then up ice and turn backward at the pylon near the close blue line.
4. Attack 1-1 from the wide lane.

* Defender close the gap to a stick length and stay on the defensive side.

* Attacker follow the shot for a rebound and defender box out and tie up the attackers stick.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160923091655401

https://youtu.be/a44dYgEZl5k

DT400 - Two Net Game - U18 F

DT400 - Two Net Game - U18 F

Key Points:

There are two nets on the goal line. Play 1-1 to 5-5 in even or uneven situations. There is quick transition from offense to defense.

Description:

1. Start with one to five whites attacking one net vs. one to five darks.
2. On a goal, frozen puck or transition the dark pass to their players at the blue line.
3. New darks attack the net on the other side and the original whites skate hard across and defend.
*This game requires quick transition and communication about who to cover on defense.
*Attack quickly to take advantage of the unorganized defense.
* Keep score and implement rules for good habits, team play or technique.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160927102405140

https://youtu.be/2GPpC0B99jw

C5 - Defensive 1-1 x 6 – Jasper Camp

C5 - Defensive 1-1 x 6 – Jasper Skating and Hockey Camp

Efficient Use of the Ice - Multiple Nets

Key Points:

This organization works very well when you have large groups on the ice or a big difference in ability. The key is the players practice the skill and don’t have to wait in line a long time. Give instruction, move from group to group progress to games without the players having to switch stations. I have used this multi net in camps around the world with either no goalies, lots of goalies or a combination of big and little nets.

Description:

1. Put 2 to 4 nets on each goal line or you could have them along the boards practicing across the ice.
2. Players line up just inside the blue line or for older players outside the blue line.
3. One player defends while the first player in line skates around the other player and attacks 1-1.
4. When the play is over the original attacker skates out and defends vs. the second player in line.
5. When the play is finished the defender passes to the first player in line and skates out to close the gap.
6. Add an attacker and play 2-1 or 2-2.

* You could have net at each red line to make 8 stations.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160930105222381

https://youtu.be/LSZF1UBInK8

Multiple Nets example from a camp I did in the Czech Republic.

DT4 -Regroup Low Point Shots-Czech Youth Camp
https://youtu.be/uyYC1GcN9gc

DT400 Continuous Two Thirds Ice 2-2 - College W

DT400 Continuous Two Thirds Ice 2-2 - College W

Key Points:

The defenders get passive support above the face-off circles while they play a low 2-2. The next defenders skate over the red line to close the gap on the next attackers. You can play this game position specific or everyone plays on offense and defense.

Description:

1. Half the players on each team line up behind the red line on both sides of the ice.
2. Two reds 1-2 start at the far blue line and attack vs. two blues 1-2.
3. Two players 3-4 from the defending red team follow the play inside the circle as wings would in their zone.
4. On a frozen puck, goal or breakout blue 1 or 2 pass to a supporting blue 3 or 4.
5. Blue 3-4 skate to the far blue line and turn back.
6. Red 3-4 skate over the red line and turn back to defend vs. the attacking blue 3-4.
7. Red 5-6 follow the play and give passive support for the breakout.

*This transition game can be done from 1-1 to 3-3 and can be done from both ends at once.

*If it is an uneven situation like a 3-2 one supporting player can join the low coverage and the other 2 give passive support.

https://www.facebook.com/tom.molloy.5836/videos/10159283641495931

https://youtu.be/FBGOscDZnco

D200 - Jokers Each Side – Pro

D200 - Jokers Each Side – Pro

Key Points
:
Play short shifts of 20-30’. Everyone keep their sticks on the ice. Pass to Jokers is allowed. You can play either Jokers must pass or also allow them to shoot.

Description:

1. Start with the red players on one blue line and white on the other and play cross-ice.
2. Coach spots a puck and players leave from their net end of the line-up.
3. Coach put in a new puck after a goal or the puck is out of play.
4. Modified rules can be added. i.e. one touch goals only.
5. Any even or odd combination of 1 vs. 1 to 5 vs. 5 can be played.

* On the whistle either pass to the coach who spots the puck or pass to your team mate coming on.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20161005144903456

https://youtu.be/BunLqAxVjiQ

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.695717298004737/10159362250255931/

T1-3 - D400 - Low 3-3 - Czech U20

T1-3 - D400 - Low 3-3 - Czech U20

Key Points:

Man on man defense with the closest player defend tight from the defensive side, second closes within a stick length and third closest halfway. Offensive player start with a puck on the whistle.

Description:

1. Play 3 on 3 below the top on the circles.
2. Create 2-1’s on offense, use crosses and give and goes to confuse the defenders.
3. Defenders must communicate, have good sticks, switch, box out, take sticks in front.
4. Keep heads on a swivel.
5. Defend man on man.
6. Finish your check before the hash marks.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20161007095029763

https://youtu.be/gmCverXxto8

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.695735071336293/10159362294520931/

T2 - Middle Drive 3-0, RG 3-0, 5-0 RG, 5-2 RG 5-2 – Pro

T2 - Middle Drive 3-0, RG 3-0, 5-0 RG, 5-2 RG 5-2 – Pro

Key Points:

Drive to the net from the middle lane and it takes a D to cover, another to defend vs. the puck carrier leaving the third player to be picked up by a back checker. The trailer is the fourth attacker on the rush, usually a defenseman.

Description:

1. Players start from one end and attack the other goal.
2. Start 3-0 with a coach taking away one option at the far blue line.
3. Options: wide lane pass off the pads, wing and centre switch, centre to wing to wide wing.
4. Repeat and two coaches defend at the far blue line and one coach defend the near blue line.
5. Start with a wing and centre switch when the puck is chipped out behind the first coach.
6. RG with D 3-0.
7. Attack 5-0 then coach spot a new puck in the neutral zone, regroup and attack 5-0 again.
8. Start with a 5-2 attack then regroup with a new puck and attack 5-2 again.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20161010175239100

https://youtu.be/UaMPe2mco78

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=7770#7770

T3 – Defending 1-1 From Standing Start – Youth Skills

T3 – Defending 1-1 From Standing Start – Youth Skills

Key Points:

Never lose defensive side and if beat wide turn inside and race to the near post because it is a 1/4 as opposed to a 3/4 turn. When doing any drill finish the play.

Description:

1. Start from diagonal corners.
2. Attacker start from the goal line and defender from the face-off circle.
3. Defender face the boards in an athletic stance with the lead skate turned to the inside, slightly turned toward the attacker.
4. Defender do a maximum 2-3 cross over’s and then stride backwards. (There is a trend now not to do any cross-over’s but start striding after the half turn.)
5. Keep the attacker outside the mid-line of the body and the gap within a stick length.
6. If the attacker drives wide flare back a little and turn to skate forward, then angle to the corner.
7. If beaten wide then turn to the inside and head straight to the near post to regain defensive side.
8. After a shot box out the attacker and take his stick before looking for the rebound.
9. Move the defenders to start closer to the attacker.
10. Move the drill and attacker start from the blue line with the defender at the dot.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2016101111313514

https://youtu.be/yNyIpr2diJA

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.696373387939128/10159364464070931/

T3 - 2-1 With Back Checker - U17

T3 - 2-1 With Back Checker - U17

Key Points:

Defender, goalie and back checker have to communicate who to cover. Attack quickly and make the first play near the blue line to force the defenders to make a decision and allow a second play.

Description:

1. Start with F1-F2 attack D1 and F3 back check from the corner.
2. D2 follow the play from along the boards in the neutral zone.
3. Next attacker F4 start from the corner with a puck when the play is over.
4. Back checker F3 transition to offense and F3-F4 attack vs. D2.
5. F5 back check.
6. D3 follow the play.

You can see the back checker not finishing the play and here are a few ideas to improve the drill.

* Finish the play and the D make the breakout pass.

* Another idea is to give a time limit to score, i.e. 8" then blow the whistle for next rep.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20161012100727414

https://youtu.be/F-_AnFwIOxQ

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.696383854604748/10159364491705931/

B4-B6 - D Quick up to W – Pro

B4-B6 - D Quick up to W – Pro

Key Points:

Defense shoulder check then pick up the puck and quickly move it up ice. If possible skate inside the dots before passing. Forward post up always facing the puck and time skating so he is moving when he gets the pass. Coach give passive resistance either at the blue line or back in.

Description:

1. Defense leave from the middle and pick up a puck spotted just inside the blue line.
2. Forward leave from the hash marks and post up ready for a pass when the D looks up ice.
3. Forward read coach resistance and fake inside, go outside if he defends the blue line.
4. Forward skate to the middle if the coach backs in and gives up the blue line.

* Alternate sides.

*Options: circle back for the next rebound, give and go with next shooter, defend 1-1 vs. next shooter.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2016101410571731

https://youtu.be/wyATrzsB9gk

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.696389244604209/10159364515465931/

T2-4 - Team Play Review – Pro

T2-4 - Team Play Review – Pro

Key Points:

Defense get between the dots on the regroup with a quick up and only D to D if the first pass is denied. Forwards give support on the boards and in the middle. Everyone back track to the defensive zone. Forecheck F1-F2 in deep, F3 mirror from slot.

Description:

1. Coach spot a puck and 5 man unit does a neutral zone quick up.
2. Attack 5-2 with middle drive and D as the trailer.
3. Repeat from the other side with another quick up and 5-2 attack.
4. On the whistle players back track to a coach deep in the defensive zone.
5. D1 on the puck hard, D2 net front, F1 low support, F2 net front and middle point, F3 strong side point.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20161018105735105

https://youtu.be/igPIW-Ib-l4

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.696393434603790/10159364531250931/

T1 - D Tight Turn Up and Wheel – Pro

T1 - D Tight Turn Up and Wheel – Pro

Key Points:

Coach spots the puck below the goal line and the player goes back for it making an escape move to beat the forechecker. It is very important to shoulder check one way and read where the checker is coming from. Sell the fake to make the checker lean one way. Always skate away from pressure.

Description:

1. Start at the face-off dot skate forward to the top of the circle, coach spot a puck deep.
2. Skate backward and turn, shoulder check, fake then tight turn up ice and pass to the coach.
3. Skate to the top of the circle and repeat and tight turn the other way and pass to the coach.
4. Repeat a third time but now a coach or player forechecks.
5. Drive skate to the back of the net and wheel up ice cutting close to the post then pass to the coach.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20161020094018700

https://youtu.be/RymMjZs390k

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.696398651269935/10159364549705931/

C5 - Gap Control - RG - 2-1 x 2 - Pro

C5 - Gap Control - RG - 2-1 x 2 - Pro

Key Points:

Defense must mirror the play and maintain a tight gap by skating forward and then using a chocktaw turn to skate backward and defend the blue line instead of backing in.

Description:

1. F1 and F2 leave from the red line D1 from the blue line on each side skate, D2 follow.
2. Go the other way on the whistle.
3. D2 pick up a puck at the blue line and pass to F1-F2.
4. D1 follow and maintain a tight gap with F1-F2.
5. F1-F2 on both sides attack 2-1 vs. D1.

*Progress to F1-F2 carry a puck and regroup with D2 and then to a double regroup first with D1 then D2.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20161021114143543

https://youtu.be/z7jJe6XpxS8

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.10159364562280931/10159364561885931/

Czech U20 doing a gap control drill.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3iZXXzifK0&feature=youtu.be

C6 - 1-1 With Choctaw Turn U18 G - U16 B

C6 - 1-1 With Choctaw Turn - U18 G - U16 B

Key Points:

Turn backward. First do this drill without a puck and then with a puck. All players do both parts of the drill. Finish the drill with attacker going for the rebound and defender taking the stick and boxing out.

Description:

1. Attacker pass to defender .
2. Defender skate forward and pass to attacker.
3. Defender make a Choctaw turn from forward to backward.
4. Attack 1-1 and go to the far corner.
5. When everyone is finished go the other way.

A - Choctaw Instruction - Swiss - Gaston Schaeffer
https://youtu.be/DPSRLHCJtHA

Gaston teaching the Choctaw front to back pivot.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20140206004124665

Girl’s https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.10159366852760931/10159366838130931/


Video practicing the Choctaw turn.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150522112831380

Boy’s group in Jasper - some very elite players.
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.10159366852760931/10159366847600931/

T1 - Skill Circuit – Pro

T1 - Skill Circuit – Pro

Key Points:

Goalies, defensemen, wingers, centremen work on position specific skills.

Description:

1. Goalies are in the net at the same end as the wings and work in the crease area.
2. Centre’s take draws in the middle, pull the puck back, back to one side then the other and tie up the stick and scramble the draw.
3. Wings work on taking passes off the boards, then take the pass and tip back to the player swinging behind then repeat but protect the puck first. Take rims on the off wing.
4. Defensemen at one end work on going back for a puck, shoulder check then make and escape move and pass. Add a coach forechecks while another coach gets open for a pass to the middle or up the boards.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20161024155146312

https://youtu.be/Dgu3wR7iXSU

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.697120027864464/10159366904310931/

B202 - Passing in 4 Groups - Czech U20

B202 - Passing in 4 Groups - Czech U20

Key Points:

Keep moving, give a target, skate in all directions, make forehand and backhand passes. Face the puck at all times and pass from the triple threat position. Add stick and head fakes before passing.

Description:

1. Pass from the blue line into the neutral zone in groups of three, usually a forward line.
2. Player 1 at a time skate and exchange three or four passes with 2, first player in line.
3. Rotate with the player 2 skating and exchange with player 3.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20161025095653287

https://youtu.be/C9KYthXMhc4

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.697128611196939/10159366939580931/

B202 - Chaos and Goalie Warm-up - C U18 F

B202 - Chaos and Goalie Warm-up - C U18 F

Key Points:

Protect the puck, make moves, fakes, pivots in all directions. Keep your head up and avoid the coaches poke check. Goalies work with a coach at one end.

Description:

1. Players are in three lines on both sides of the neutral zone.
2. First player in each line handle the puck between the blue lines.
3. Coaches skate around and poke check at the puck.
4. Rotate every 15-20”.
5. Goalie coach work on technique.

Options:
* Add pass to the players at the front of the line.
* Exchange pucks with the other players in the middle.
* Knock the puck off other players sticks.
* Do Overspeed intervals of 5-10”.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20161026092757471

https://youtu.be/I9OmgC2cFL0

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.697140791195721/10159366970420931/

T1 - Slap Shot and One Timer Shooting Stations - U18 F

T1 - Slap Shot and One Timer Shooting Stations - U18 F

Key Points:

Strong bottom hand. Hit the ice behind the puck.

Description:

1. One touch shoot passes on each side from below the goal line.
2. Slap shot with snow behind the puck.
3. Shootout contest, keep shooting until you miss.
4. One time shot x 4. Skate forward exchange passes, backward on one timer.
5. One time forehand shot.
6. Quick shot after a pass from each side.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20161027103129928

https://youtu.be/HAuCw1k-_Cg

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.697747064468427/10159369028090931/

D200 - 2-2 Shooting Jokers Behind Goals - U18 F

D200 - 2-2 Shooting Jokers Behind Goals - U18 F

Key Points:

Offensive players screen and tip when the puck is shot from behind the far net. Defensive players box out and seal the sticks to the outside.

Description:

1. Play a 2-2 or 3-3 cross ice game with two Jokers behind the defensive net.
2. If the puck is passed to the Joker behind the net then the Joker must shoot.
3. Play 30' and rotate the Jokers play, players leave and new players become Jokers.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20161027110515204

https://youtu.be/i72Q8IXaUBo

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.697752984467835/10159369048185931/

T2 - Bob Johnson 10 Second Power Play Game - U18 F

T2 - Bob Johnson 10 Second Power Play Game - U18 F

Key Points:

Attackers must move the puck quickly. Defenders challenge at full speed stop and start, stick on the puck. Coach fire in a new puck when the puck is cleared, frozen or a goal is scored. Two attackers on all loose pucks. Attackers an defenders rotate in on each whistle. Go through each defender once on the 5 on 1 and twice on the 5 on 2 then rotate so the other colour is on offense.

Description:

1. Play 5 vs. 1 at one end of the ice.
2. Coach pass to the power play who try to score.
3. One defender aggressively challenge the puck carrier.
4. Whistle each 10" and a new defender hustle in and original out of zone.
5. Keep score.
6. After each blue has defended once then they are on offense and reds on defense.
7. Add a second defender for 5 on 2.

*This is a great contest for good habits on defense and learning to move with the puck and make quick decisions on the attack.

I play two mornings a week with Bob Murdoch who coached the penalty kill vs. Bob Johnston's power play. They went to the finals that season after upsetting the Oilers. He said the pp would get so frustrated because they had a hard time scoring in this little game. He said the only way they could score is by 'one touch' passing' and that is a great skill to practice.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20161029103334311

https://youtu.be/jOMFSb4as1s

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.10159369071300931/10159369062010931/

B4-B600 - RG 1-0 x 2 x 2 - C U18F

B4-B600 - RG 1-0 x 2 x 2 - C U18F

Key Points:

Face the puck, give a target, pass hard, follow the shot, screen, shot pass, tip, point shot.

Description:

1. Defense starts in the middle and forwards from the corner.
2. F1 each side pass to D1, regroup and go in and shoot.
3. F2 pass to D1 and skate across the ice for a return pass then shoot from the other side.
4. D1 follow F2 to the blue line.
5. F2 get a puck from the corner and pass to D1 who shoots while F2 screens and F1 skates in for a shot pass.
6. Repeat with F3 and F4 regrouping with D2 on each side.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20161103102955446

https://youtu.be/n5DrI5j8WF0

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.10159369093035931/10159369092375931/

T2 - RG 5-0 x 3 Pass to Each Lane – Pro

T2 - RG 5-0 x 3 Pass to Each Lane – Pro

Key Points:

Defense practice all of the options after a neutral zone regroup. Attack with the middle drive. Defense should join each rush and attack with four.

Description:

1. Three forwards take one shot each from the top of the circles, two defensemen at the point.
2. Coach spot a puck and the defense hinge and pass D to D.
3. Pass to strong side wing and the 3 forwards attack.
4. Repeat a second D to D and pass to the middle.
5. Repeat a third time and pass to the far wing.
6. Next unit of five come off the bench and do the same sequence passing to each lane.
7. Start from the other end.
8. Next rep the other D pick up the puck so it happens from each side.

* Options: Include a trailer pass to the D on the attack. Have the forwards get the next puck and regroup with the D.

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

https://youtu.be/fAhf06tZYYY

T1-2 – Breakouts-Point Shots – Pro

T1-2 – Breakouts-Point Shots – Pro

Key Points:

D shoulder check then make a hard fake and pick up the puck. Make crisp passes. Hit the net. Rebound for the shooter after passing to the point.

Description:

1. Defensemen at the blue line.
2. D2 dump the puck in and D1 skate up to the blue line then back and get the puck.
3. D1 pass up to D2 at the point who passes across to D3 who shoots D1 look for a rebound.
4. D2 skate from the top of the circle to the blueline and back then get the next puck D4 shot in.
5. D4 pass across to D2 who shoots and then goes back to make the next breakout.
6. Drill goes side to side, shoot-make the breakout pass-D to D and shot-repeat.
7. Add another D and now make D to D passes, either over or reverse.
8. After the D to D and point shot the two D at the point do the next breakout.
9. Make a breakout from each side and shot from each point then shooting D breakout.
10. Work on all the breakout options.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20161115094413992

https://youtu.be/oOB3R0VsxCw

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.698450401064760/10159371410295931/

D202 - 3-3 Regroup With Jokers to Attack - U18 F

D202 - 3-3 Regroup With Jokers to Attack - U18 F

Key Points:

Jokers move around to get open. Make passes quickly. Coach can implement modified rules.

Description:

1. Two teams with half playing and half as Jokers.
2. Either timed rotation or switch on their own.
3. You must pass to a Joker to go on offense.
4. Jokers can shoot or pass.
5. Jokers can check Jokers.
6. Keep score.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20171231102109576

https://youtu.be/vE83XiyCS48

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.698469354396198/10159371464815931/

T3 - 1-1, 1-2, Checking – Pro

T3 - 1-1, 1-2, Checking – Pro

Key Points:

Create checking angles, use controlled skating, keep defensive side. Attackers use deceptive skating, fakes, protect the puck and shoot under pressure.

Description:

1. One attacker and one defender leave from the top of the circle and battle for a puck dumped in by the coach.
2. Defender compete to carry the puck out of the zone and attacker battle to score.
3. At the other end player battle starting from along the boards at the blue line.
4. The attacker gets a pass from the coach while the defender creates and good checking angle from the inside.
5. Attacker use deception, change of speed and protect the puck to go to the net.
6. Defender create a good angle and keep defensive side with the stick on the puck.
7. Change the 1-1 to a 1-2 forecheck battle.
8. One attacker pick up the loose puck and go to the net.
9. First defender play the body and the second defender pick up the loose puck and skate out of the zone.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=3&s=201611171119328

https://youtu.be/yk2kuFwSzUU

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.698473581062442/10159371475360931/

T3-4 - Johnson 1-1 to 3-3 - U18

T3-4 - Johnson 1-1 to 3-3 - U18

Key Points:

Players must transition to attack and defend in each situation. Communicate on defense and support on the attack. Either pass the original puck to the coach or shoot it out of the zone to avoid injuries.

Description:

1. Three sets of offensive and defensive players spread out in the zone.
2. Coach passes to one offensive player and he attacks 1-1.
3. On whistle pass to the coach and he passes to another player to activate a 2-2.
4. Whistle and pass to the third player to activate a 3-3.

https://youtu.be/z4O-kLqQ19s

T3 - Angle and Skate Through Hands – Pro

T3 - Angle and Skate Through Hands – Pro

Key Points:

Angle from a little behind at the back outside shoulder, inside leg in front, stick on the puck and skate through the hands, lift the stick and take the puck.

Description:

1. Player one stands below the hash mark on the boards and get a pass from coach below goal line.
2. Player two skates around players inside the circle and use controlled skating to approach the puck carrier.
3. Player two skate through the hands and take the puck from player one then pass to the coach.
4. Player one now circle and check player three who moves to the boards and gets a pass from the coach.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2016112009432479

https://youtu.be/hyNan8h_trk

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.699056794337454/10159373713515931/

T1 - D Beat First Checker - Read Outlet – Pro

T1 - D Beat First Checker - Read Outlet – Pro

Key Points:

Always go back for the puck with the intention of beating the first checker. Shoulder check to read where the forechecker is. Communicate where the outlet pass should go. Fake to make the checker commit and then skate away from pressure.

Description:

1. Start with one defender vs. one forechecker.
2. Coach dump the puck in from the top of the circles.
3. F1 try to score and D1 to carry the puck out.
4. Add another defender F2 to support for a breakout pass.
5. F2 communicate to D1 where he should pass.
6. Play until the puck is carried out, a goal scored or the puck is frozen.

Option: Progress to a half ice transition game where the defenders pass to a new F who skates through the middle circle, dumps the puck in and forecheck vs. D1 and F2.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20161122093453914

https://youtu.be/0p8qV2bL-aI

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.699064454336688/10159373735100931/

U20-Pro-International Drills

“U20-Pro-International”

This is a link to practice ideas that higher level teams from elite youth, U20 to North American and International pro teams do at practice. It has been updated with the practice ideas from the last two years.

Over 600 PDF's diagrams and descriptions with video links from this coaching site. A lot of very good ideas.

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AukXg5gWoW-9hPk5hVRnUXHEL9cznA?e=ZSUce5

Drill of the Week Club

Drill of the Week Club:

Coaches from all over the world contribute to Enio Sacilotto's club. The link has been on this site for a long time and there are lots of great ideas for practice.

Each coach posts 4 drills or games, recommend a book and give a quotation. I have added this years drills. Over a hundred from coaches of all levels but most are college, European pro, and higher level minor hockey. Great material. These guys are a lot smarter than I am.

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AukXg5gWoW-9kG1U3RUeVQbxmXag?e=2h0VwM

T1-3 Low 1-1 and 1-2 – Pro

T1-3 Low 1-1 and 1-2 – Pro

Key Points:

Fight on offense to gain net side and on defense to defend from the net side. On the breakout vs. a forechecker the first one back must un-weight the checker with a fake and the supporting player must get open for the best outlet pass.

Description:

One End

1. Coach pass the puck to player 1 near the blue line on the boards.
2. Player 2 comes out around the plyon and defends
3. Player 1 try to score while player 2 defends and try to pass to the coach.
4. When the play ends player 1 now defends vs. player 3 who gets a pass from the coach.

Other End

1. Player 1 and 2 break out vs. 3.
2. Coach spots a puck and 3 retrieves it vs. pressure from 1-2.
3. Player 2 support in a board battle or get open for an outlet pass.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20161206133955976

https://youtu.be/JPQkMk5O1uM

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.699081807668286/10159373777840931/

T1 - One Touch Pass and Agility – Pro

T1 - One Touch Pass and Agility – Pro

Key Points:

Absorb the puck and wrist pass it back instead of slapping the puck.

Description:

1. One player pass while skating around the circle facing a coach or another player.
2. Go each direction once then switch.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2016120809513555

https://youtu.be/vzgUfC2JsTI

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.699095931000207/10159373836950931/

C600 - 3-1 D Join the Attack - RB Pro

C600 - 3-1 D Join the Attack - RB Pro

Key Points:

Attack with 2 F and 1 D. The D join the rush inside the top of the circles and decide to either continue being part of the attack or to pull back. Pass while skating. Defender delay the attack from the middle and rush the high man if a late trailer pass is made.

Description:

1. D1 step out exchange passes with F1 who is on the same side of the ice.
2. F2 cut across the neutral zone from the diagonal blue line and cross with F1.
3. D1 pass to F1 or F2 and follow the attack vs. D2.
4. Continue until the puck is out of play.
5. On the whistle F3-F4-D3 attack the other way vs. D4.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150627154233517

https://youtu.be/Qqtip1QTcKU

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B6 - 2-0 Chip Out-Chip In -Shoot - Czech U20

B6 - 2-0 Chip Out-Chip In -Shoot - Czech U20

Key Points:

Skate to the ‘Big Ice’ inside the dots when you carry the puck. Skate to the inside and pass to the outside and chip the puck over the blue line off the boards to exit and enter the defensive then offensive zones.

Description:

1. Two players leave at a time from diagonal corners.
2. Player one skate between the dots and player two cross and ‘take the ice behind.’
3. Player two skate to the big ice and chip the puck in for player one who crosses behind.
4. Finish with a one timer shot.

*Coaches stand at the blue lines to simulate defenders.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=3&s=20161224124108397

https://youtu.be/kND2rXOgGjU

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.699688287607638/10159376107030931/

A - Warm-up With Puck - SW F

A - Warm-up With Puck - SW F

Key Points:

Keep the hands away from the body, roll the wrists, have loose shoulders, handle the puck all around the body with big moves.

Description:

1. Skate forward weaving around the ice with a puck and go fast on the whistle.
2. Skate backward weaving around the ice with a puck and go fast on the whistle.
3. Handle two pucks at the same time with work/rest intervals.
4. Individual skills:
a. Puckhandle around two and four pucks.
b. Defense take shots from the point.
c. Defenseman make an escape move vs. a forechecker.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20161226112125701

https://youtu.be/EZv1t5ADY-4

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.699693824273751/10159376121770931/

C6 - 2-1 Flow - U17

C6 - 2-1 Flow - U17

Key Points:

Make firm passes, give the stick for a target, attack with speed, make the first pass near the blue line to make a second play possible. Defender delay play and keep the puck to one side so the goalie defends one half of the net.

Description:

1. Start with D in one corner and F1 at point F2 in other corner and D2 at the blue line.
2. F1 make a diagonal pass down to F2 and skate across to the far lane.
3. F2 skate across ice and pass back to D1.
4. D1 pass up to F1 and follow the play.
5. F1-F2 attack vs. D2.
6. Repeat the other way, F3-F4 regroup with D3 at attack 2-1 vs. D1.

* Options:
A. Add a regroup.
B. D1 join the rush to make it a 3-1.
C. Add players to make it a 2-2, 3-2, 2-3.[/color]

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20161227110815637

https://youtu.be/OxDmVTFUIG8

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.699697907606676/10159376133135931/

A300 Partner Passing Route

A300 Partner Passing Route

Key Points:

Pass while skating. Give a target and use wrist passes.

Description:
1. Two players pass together.
2. Three players pass with one skating backwards.

E1 - D202 - Neutral Zone Game 2-2, 3-3 - U18 F

E1 - D202 - Neutral Zone Game 2-2, 3-3 - U18 F

Key Points:

Be ready for a new puck after a goal, frozen puck or wide shot. Be ready for a new puck after a goal,

Description:

1. Start with a 2-2 or 3-3.
2. Extra players are on the bench.
3. Coach pass new puck to his defending team when the puck is out of play.
4. 20-30 second shifts.
5. Keep score and the losing team skate or some other punishment.

* Important to face the play with and without the puck in the 'Triple Threat' position.

* Create space by making fakes and escape moves.

* Play situations from 1-1, 1-2, 2-2, 2-3, 3-3 and add passing to the Jokers.

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.699702170939583/10159376151930931/

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20170108112645205

https://youtu.be/yRfv5kNr0IE

C600 - Regroup - 2-1 - Point Shot - Sw F

C600 - Regroup - 2-1 - Point Shot - Sw F

Key Points:

Attack with speed, face the puck, make the first play early, follow the shot for a rebound. Defender delay the play and deny the pass across the mid-line, take the stick of the man driving the net after the shot. One attacker screen and the other position for a deflection on a shot pass.

Description:

1. Players are at the four blue lines along the boards.
2. F1-F2 start by passing to D2 at the far blue line.
3. D2 pass across the neutral zone to D1.
4. D1 pass to either F1 or F2 and follow the attack.
5. F1-F2 attack vs. D2 and finish the play then go to the front of the net.
6. D1 get a new puck and take a shot from the point while F1-F2 battle with D2.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20161231111454619

https://youtu.be/1puiS24vmlQ

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.700382147538252/10159378536435931/

B600 - Give and Go x 2 - Sw F

B600 - Give and Go x 2 - Sw F

Key Points:

Always face the puck and give a target. Make quick wrist or one touch passes. Keep the top hand away from the body. Follow the shot. Rebound, one touch or defend the next shooter.

Description:

1. A leave and exchange passes with B on the other side.
2. B skate and give a return pass to A who skates back into the neutral zone.
3. A skate in and shoot and follow the shot for a rebound.
4. A either:
a- Rebound for the next shooter.
b- Give and go with the next shooter.
c- Defend 1-1 vs. the next shooter.
5. B repeat exchanging passes across the ice with C.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2017010210074899

https://youtu.be/0Dw8Czycd9U

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.10159378530925931/10159378529610931/

B4-B600 - BO 2-0-Point Shot x 2 - Sw F

B4-B600 - BO 2-0-Point Shot x 2 - Sw F

Key Points:

Defense skate to the ‘Big Ice’ between the dots before passing. Forwards time skating to be available when the passer turns up ice. Give a target, go through the neutral zone quickly, hit the net, follow the shot, one screen and one be available for a shot pass.

Description:

1. Forwards leave from the middle and along the boards in the neutral zone, D from the blue line.
2. D1 go back for a puck at the top of the circle.
3. F1 support from the middle and F2 along the boards.
4. D1 pass to F1 or F2 and follow the play.
5. F1-F2 attack-shoot-rebound then screen tip.
6. D1 pick up a puck inside the blue line, skate to the 'Big Ice' and shoot.
7. Come out hard on the whistle.
8. D2-F3-F4 repeat.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=2017010311354039

https://youtu.be/t-RCQG6PIlg

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.700386110871189/10159378551245931/

B6 - Machine Gun - 2 Passes x 2 Timing and Shots - U18 F

B6 - Machine Gun - 2 Passes x 2 Timing and Shots - U18 F

Key Points:

Pass and skate for a return pass. Keep skating while passing, receiving and shooting. Give a target. Handle the puck after receiving and use wrist passes.

Description:

A. 1 and 2 leave from each end and pass across to 3 and 4.
B. 3 and 4 pass across to 5 and 6.
C. 5 and 6 pass up to 1 and 2 skating across the neutral zone.
D. 1 shoot-rebound-screen.
E. 2 shoot.
F. 3 and 4 repeat in the other direction.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170107125422201

https://youtu.be/WmpASHh7uL4

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.700393247537142/10159378580525931/

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

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

Key Points:

Centre swing low and slow. Wing skate with the puck to the ‘big ice’ between the dots then pass for a wide entry.

Description:

1. F1-F2-D1-D2 go back for the puck from the middle circle at both ends.
2. D1 pass to D2 to F1 to F2 and follow the rush.
3. F2 skate between the dots and pass wide to F1 and attack net.
4. F1 get a puck from the coach and pass back to F2 who skates up the wall and pass to D1.
5. D1 pass to D2 who passes to F1 who cycled high and through the middle, F2 screen.

* Option: Add another cycle on the other side.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=2017011010003556

https://youtu.be/7db7mdiS84s

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.700401080869692/10159378609355931/

A200 - Puck Handling Warm-up - U17

A200 - Puck Handling Warm-up - C U17

Key Points:

Loosen the shoulders and use big moves. Keep the hands away from the body. Make hard fakes. Puck handle quietly. Use this flow to practice many more moves and fakes.

Key Points:

1. Zig-zag down the ice and keep the puck only on the forehand of the blade. Add doing this with the puck only on the backhand.
2. Fake a shot by dropping the shoulder as if you were shooting, do this on the forehand and backhand.
3. Fake a backhand pass and pull the puck across.
4. Handle two pucks with one on the backhand and the other on the forehand.
5. Handle three pucks at once.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170111101903882

https://youtu.be/wJelOpJ_hPY

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.701125917463875/10159380947490931/

This was a skills camp with both boy's and girl's run spring 2016. The girl's were all 98 born and played for my U18 AAA team that won the Provincial Silver a few months before. They are all playing in the Usport this season. It was a coach development week and they used these players to practice running an effective 'hockey practice'. I will post some more of the drills they used.

T2 - 5-0 Breakout Options Routine - Czech U20

T2 - 5-0 Breakout Options Routine - Czech U20

Key Points:

Breakout from both sides and practice all the options including D to D passes. Goalies work with the coach at the other end. Centre swing ‘low and slow’ to get touch backs from the wing vs. a pinch.

Description:

1. Coach dumps the puck in.
2. D go back and get the puck, move between the dots and pass or go D to D.
3. Players break out.
4. Pass the puck to the coach.
5. Coach dumps the puck in the other corner for a second breakout.
6. Do all of the options, go, counter, wheel, reverse, reverse to wing, over.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150818215749130

https://youtu.be/KH-Lkq0-Op4

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.701152257461241/10159381070785931/

D200 - Nets Back to Back Random Situations - U18 F

D200 - Nets Back to Back Random Situations - U18 F

Key Points:

Make plays. Goalie work to see the puck all the time. Read the situation. Keep score.

Description:

1. Nets are back to back with extra players along the blue line to keep the puck in.
2. Coach calls out how many players from each team from 1-1, 1-2, 2-2, 2-3, 3-3, 3-4, 4-4.
3. Play 20-30" shifts with shorter shifts with small numbers.
4. New players can't go in until the original group is over the blue line.
5. Pass the puck to your players coming on at the whistle.
6. Coach put in a puck to start, after a goal or it is out of play.

* Add modified rules that practice good habits or skills.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170117121204888

https://youtu.be/8BEuQ8jEcz4

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.701158110793989/10159381102330931/

T3 - Blocking Shots – MRU, U17, Sweden

T3 - Blocking Shots – University M, U17, Sweden

Key Points:

Defend from the net out.

Skate to defensive side and look where the net is, then out toward the shooter. Drop to one knee, turn the face sideways with the free hand protecting the face pad side out. Turn the inside elbow pad to face the shooter. This technique keeps the skate on the ice and allows the player to quickly skate.
Cut a tennis ball into 16 equal strips and insert through the holes in a baseball sized waffle ball. This makes it about the same weight as a puck and it slides well on the ice and doesn’t injure the players.

Description:

1. Coaches have whiffle balls stuffed with a tennis ball.
2. Player skate to the inside and look to line up between the shot and the net.
3. Player skate toward the shooter.
4. Player drop to one knee sideways when shooter takes his stick back.
5. Coach shoot and player block the shot.

*Players have make sure they don’t slide out of the shooting lane on a fake shot and retain the ability to be lined up between the puck and the net.

MRU
https://youtu.be/dIaz0akcWrE

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.701168734126260/10159381145755931/

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=2017011912114433

T3 - Blocking Shots – U17, Sweden, University Men
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=7841#7841

Sweden – upright then down on one knee
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https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.10159381535360931/10159381530195931/

U17
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.10159381535360931/10159381531785931/

DT200 - Backchecking Game - College W

DT200 - Backchecking Game - College W

Key Points:

Play form 1-1 to 3-3.This is a good quick transition game to work on speed attacking and back tracking and communicating to cover the right man.

Description:

1. B1-2 attack vs. R1-2.
2. R3-4 support from just over the mid-line.
3. On transition, goal or frozen puck R1-2 pass to R3-4.
4. B1-2 backcheck to defend their net.
5. B3-4 support from just over the mid-line.
6. Continue this flow and play both even and odd situations 1-1 to 3-3.

*Keep Score.

https://youtu.be/UfZxUQxIXhk

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.701708260738974/10159383373095931/

C6 - Low 2-1-Point Shot – Regroup - 3-1 – Pro

C6 - Low 2-1-Point Shot – Regroup - 3-1 – Pro

Key Points:

Defender take away the tip in at the far post and control the dangerous stick on the rebound. Goalie fight to see the puck through the screen. F1-F2-D2 attack 3-1 with a middle lane drive. If they attack with a offensive triangle then defender stay in the middle and pressure a trailer pass.

Description:

1. F1-F2 attack 2-1 vs. D1 from the corners.
2. When the puck is out of play D2 shoot while D1 battles F1-F2 in front.
3. Coach spot a puck inside far zone and D2 regroup with F1-F2.
4. F1-F2-D2 attack 3-1 vs. D1.
5. Repeat at the other end with F3-F4-D3-D4.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170124122510334

https://youtu.be/ilS5T7Hp6kw

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.701714614071672/10159383408910931/

C600 - Multiple One Touch Passes 1-1 x 2 – U18 F

C600 - Multiple One Touch Passes 1-1 x 2 – U18 F

Key Points:

This drill is done from diagonal corners. Keep skating and make firm passes. Give a target and call for the pass. Face the puck. Shoot, follow the shot for a rebound and then go out to play a tight gap and defend 1-1 vs. the next shooter.

Description:

A. 1 exchange passes with 2.
B. 1 turn out and exchange passes with 3.
C. 1 skate across and exchange passes with 4.
D. 4 skate to the inside and pass to 1 skating wide up the ice.
E. 1 shoot and follow the shot for a rebound and then skate out to play a tight gap.
F. Defend a 1-1 vs. the next shooter.

*1-0, 2-0, etc. drills are not game like. Add a screen, give and go with the last shooter or defend after shooting to practice scoring in realistic situations.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170128103207347

https://youtu.be/7sdcZtyS6VY

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.701731680736632/10159383473895931/

B6 1-0, 2-0, 3-0 Small Horseshoe – University-College M – U18 F - Pro

B6 1-0, 2-0, 3-0 Small Horseshoe – University-College M – U18 F - Pro

Key Points:

This is a great timing drill with good flow for early in the practice. Pass hard and get your
top hand away from your body. Call for the pass. Give your stick and skates as a target. Pass and shoot while skating. Follow your shot for a rebound.

Description:

1. Skate to the top of the circle and pass.
2. Continue and get a pass from the other end and skate outside the dots in the neutral zone so the goalies have time to set for the next shooter.
3. Progress to 2-0 first player passes and swings wide and pass to the second player who quickly moves passes wide to player one.
4. On the 3-0 the third player goes up the boards and joins the middle drive attack in the wide lane.
5. Screen or rebound for the next shooter.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170202104000548

https://youtu.be/VgW3XTM1JXQ

B6 - Small Horseshoe 2-0 - U18 F

https://youtu.be/SDCuSWSSuDE

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University M
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Pro – Three drill sequence
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C600 - 2-0 RG x 2 - 2-1 – Pro

C600 - 2-0 RG x 2 - 2-1 – Pro

Key Points:

Defenseman keep skating when they get the puck. One forward support in the middle lane and the other in the wide lane without crossing.

Description:

1. Player leave from the four blue lines and start with one D at each blue line.
2. F1 pass across to F2 who regroups with D1.
3. D1 pass to either F1-F2.
4. F1-F2 make a pass and then regroup with D2.
5. D2 pass to either F1-F2.
6. F1-F2 attack 2-1 vs. D1 and finish the play.
7. Repeat with F3-F4 regrouping then attack the other way vs. D2.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170204104554328

https://youtu.be/0DYdw3EpmVs

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.702436627332804/10159386351175931/

DT200 - 3-2 x 2 – University M

DT200 - 3-2 x 2 – University M

Key Points:

Defense communicate and deny passes across the midline. Forwards create 2-1’s and attack the net quickly using give and goes.

Description:

1. Three reds vs. two blue on one half and three blue vs. three reds on the other.
2. Start with the coach shooting in a puck at one end.
3. Red attack 3-2 and Blue defend and pass to Blue forwards on transition.
4. Shoot in a new puck after a goal or the goalie freezes it.
5. Play 45” 60” and rotate in new players.

* Use this game to play even and uneven situations up to 3-3 including random situations where the players must read and communicate how many attackers.

* Option: Paint a line to divide the end into two zones.

* Keep score.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20170215101048259

https://youtu.be/chTIs9Z2tUc

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.702441587332308/10159386366240931/

T2-C6 - 5-2 Middle Drive - RG - 5-2 – Pro

T2-C6 - 5-2 Middle Drive - RG - 5-2 – Pro

Key Points:

Attack with a single or double middle lane drive and D jump up as the trailer. On regroup the D should think quick up and look middle, then wide then go D to D if the puck can't be passed up ice.

Description:

1. Start at one end 5-2.
2. Attack 5-2.
3. Regroup with a new puck.
4. Attack 5-2 a second time.

* Quick ups within 3" attack a disorganized D, slow up attack vs. an organized defense.

* Attack with the first 4 players up the ice, #4 is the trailer.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=2017021811192111

https://youtu.be/n6nDy9BxYKw

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.703016503941483/10159388859625931/

B600 - Continuous 2-2 Regroup – Tomas - U18 F

B600 - Continuous 2-2 Regroup – Tomas - U18 F

Key Points:

Forwards support with timing and a good target. Anchor low or high. Take what they give you. Jump across, get open. D look for a quick up before an automatic D to D. Goalies can be warm up at one end.

Description:

1. D1-D2 pass to F1-F2.
2. F1-F2 regroup with D3-D4.
3. F1-F2 forecheck vx. D3-D4.
4. F3-F4 support D3-D4.
5. D3-D4 make a regroup pass to F3-F4.
6. F3-F4 now regroup with D5-D6 and forecheck.
7. Continue the regroup and forecheck sequence.

* Add dump in, breakout with a low 2-2 where the attackers forecheck to get the puck and score.

* Use one or two D and from one to three F. A great way to practice quick regroups and if you dump the puck in the breakout, forecheck and on the regroup the neutral zone forecheck.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170225103512883

https://youtu.be/dB6DPGuHn3s

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B600 - Pass Across 2-0 x 2 - 3-0 - Pro W

B600 - Pass Across 2-0 x 2 - 3-0 - Pro W

Key Points:

The 2-0 attacks both nets and the 3-0 attack one end at a time. Follow the shot for a rebound and play until a goal or the puck is frozen by the goalie. Go hard to the net and pass and shoot while skating. Stop at the net and look for rebounds.

Description:

1. Start with a 2-0 x 2 and leave from diagonal blue lines.
2. Player A pass across to player C.
3. Player C pass to player B.
4. Attack 2-0 at each end and go after the rebound and score.
5. Stay to screen for the next attack with C-D.
6. Attack 3-0 in one direction.
7. A-B-C leave and A pass across to D.
8. D pass to B in the middle.
9. A-B-C attack 3-0 with a middle lane drive.
10. Follow the rebound and finish the attack.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170222100119574

https://youtu.be/IYAxPq5y_7Y

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.703029357273531/10159388906465931/

D202 - 3-3 One Touch Game – University M

D202 - 3-3 One Touch Game – University M

Key Points:

Players make one touch passes and take one touch shots. Adjust the body into a solid athletic position to make the plays. Stick on the ice and be square to the puck.

Description:

1. Nets across from each other at each end of a circle.
2. An offensive player on both sides of each net and a player in the middle on the defensive side.
3. Extra players stand at the sides.
4. Coach put in a new puck when needed.
5. Players make one touch passes and take one timer shots.
6. Play 30-40” then rotate new players in.
7. Keep score and play to a score or for a defined time.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=2017022311053961

https://youtu.be/4IggHsneFZQ

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.703032510606549/10159388920705931/

C600 - Continuous 2-2 Breakouts - U18 F

C600 - Continuous 2-2 Breakouts - U18 F

Key Points:

Defense shoulder check before you get the puck and forwards give support on the boards and middle on the strong side. D read the pressure and skate away from it. If possible pass to the centre first, then look to the strong side wing, if those aren’t open go D to D behind or with a reverse or counter. The forecheckers try to score 2 on 4.

Description:

1. Red D and White F start from opposite blue lines.
2. Start D1-D2 pass to F1-F2.
3. F1-F2 dump the puck in and D3-D4 go back for the puck.
4. F1-F2 forecheck vs. D3-D4.
5. F3-F4 support D3-D4.
6. D3-D4 make a breakout pass to F3-F4.
7. F3-F4 now cross the red line and dump the puck in vs. D5-D6 and forecheck.
8. F5-F6 follow the play for a breakout pass from D5-D6.

* This breakout sequence can be done with 1, 2 or 3 F and 1 or 2 D.

* Principle is the quicker you get the puck up ice the less time the other team has to get well organized.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170226111956172

https://youtu.be/nd-2MQ_JVsk

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.10159388937540931/10159388936270931/

Re: Daily Drill Section Fifteen

Quote by: tim

Hi Tom,

I notice in all your regroups when the d hinges he moves up rather then behind the D with the puck. We have always been taught to hinge one stick below the other d with the puck to avoid the pass being intercepted. Curious as to the reason you teach the d hinging up?

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Thanks for the question. If the D skates up ice his partner goes to the middle below him and if he skates back to the middle the partner skates wide and up. The key point is to hinge and not be parallel where the checker can skate in between the D and intercept the pass. Many of the drills show both.

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Thanks makes sense.

Quote by: TomM

B600 - Double RG - 1-0 x 2 - Czechia U20
(Czech Republic has changed it's English name to Czechia.)

Key Points:

Pass and receive while skating, give a target, fake before shooting, follow the shot for a rebound.

Description:

1. Shooters line up at diagonal blue lines.
2. A from each line leave and pass to D1 and mirror the D’s passes.
3. D1 hinge and pass to D2.
4. D2 pass to A.
5. A skate in and shoot.
6. A circle back and rebound for B the next shooter.
7. B leave from the other diagonal blue lines and pass to D2 to D1 to B’s who shoot.

*Options: A could give and go with B. A could defend a 1-1 vs. B. A can screen and tip for B.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150816222649647

https://youtu.be/HiVKeSeNr4c

T3 – Defensive 1-1 Sequence – Wally Kozak – U18 F

T3 – Defensive 1-1 Sequence – Wally Kozak – U18 F

Key Points:

Defender maintain a tight vertical and horizontal gap, protect the middle and maintain D side.

Description:

1. Start with D in the middle and F in diagonal corners.
2. D leave and transition skate forward to backward at the top of the circle.
3. First the D skates back with hands behind their back.
4. Protect the middle, control speed to keep a tight gap, stay D side.
5. Vertical gap about a stick length and horizontal gap line up at the inside of attackers shoulder.
6. Forward can also start from the knees.
7. Flare back facing the attacker then forward when finishing the check.
8. Defenders now keep hands in front and pivot when they chose.
9. Finish the play and don’t allow the attacker to score on the rebound.
10. Defender progress to using a stick ‘upside down.’
11. Forward turn inside the blue line and defender skate to maintain a tight gap.
12. When F beats D wide turn to the inside and race to the inside post to cut them off.
13. D progress to stick held in the normal position.
14. Forwards can now either skate straight or circle in the zone.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170304114707257

https://youtu.be/2xPYgPsIp24

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.703717100538090/10159391656270931/

T3-B6 - 1-1 Two Crossovers - Wally Kozak - U18 F

T3-B6 - 1-1 Two Crossovers - Wally Kozak - U18 F

Key Points:

Defender maintain a vertical gap of one stick length and a horizontal gap lining up between the outside shoulder and the middle of the body. If beat wide the defender turn inside and race to the near post to cut off the attacker and don’t allow any goals on rebounds. Pivot to the outside by flaring back and skate forward with the belly button facing the attacker.

Description:

1. Attacker start on the goal line and defender on the face-off dot.
2. Defender is allowed a maximum of two cross-overs.
3. Defender protect the middle by keeping the attacker on the outside shoulder.
4. Defender maintain a gap of one stick length.
5. Add the attacker circles inside the first blue line and defender mirror.
6. Finish by allowing the attacker to either circle or go straight
7. Defender deny a rebound by boxing out the attacker and control the stick after a shot.

* Advanced stage is allow no crossovers but start facing the side boards half turn and stride backwards.

* Progressions: Defender start at dot one crossover each way, then move to the bottom of the circle.

*Next start at the dot with no crossovers and progress to the bottom of the circle.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170306120612908

https://youtu.be/GN2CsZ-fa2k

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.703721060537694/10159391678350931/

Pro Practice 3-7-17

Pro Practice 3-7-17

Key Points:

Coach only went to the board for the team play. Drills were named and coaches simply shouted out the drill. Very few whistles.

Description:

Warm up skill drills.

Low 3-3.

Middle drive.

Backcheck

Power Play

Penalty kill

Pass off the pads - cycle

One timers

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=15&page=&sort=2

https://youtu.be/7TMoJmVgBWQ

Pro Practice 3-8-17

Pro Practice 3-8-17

Key Points:

Defense join the rushes. Middle lane drive. Pass of the pads. Rebound every shot.

Description:

Breakouts

Regroup and 2-1

Power Play with one D and with two D

Penalty killing

Transition 3-2 to 5-5 continuous

Take rim, pass and shoot

Screen and tip

One timers.

2-0 flow

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170308163000176

https://youtu.be/zDo0FR2lLLc

Pro Game Day Practice 3-9-17

Pro Game Day Practice 3-9-17

Key Points:

Players know the drills before practice and go from one to the other. Players and coaches move the pucks together. No one goes to the board as the coach simply calls out the next drill. This is a routine that the players learn. Two teams have the ‘Black Aces’ who won’t play that night do skills and conditioning.

Description:

1. Breakout 5-0 at both ends, do a rep from each side and have the goalie handle the puck.
2. Shots from three lanes.
3. Small horseshoe 1-1; do both and then change sides.
4. Dump in and breakout 3-0, regroup and attack 2-1, then repeat at the other end.
5. Individual and partner skills: point shots, face-offs, cut in and score, goalie warm-up, edges, passing, attack 4-0 with options, conditioning skate.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170310102221559

https://youtu.be/ZOaoyH1iWkQ

A2 - Tactical and Defenseman Skating - Wally Kozak

A2 - Tactical and Defenseman Skating - Wally Kozak

Wally Kozak, Olympic Women's coach, reviewed tactical controlled skating and proper posture and minimum cross-overs in backward skating.

https://youtu.be/3kg2gEGbPK0

T2-B600 Middle Lane Drive 3-0 - 2 F and 1 D - Pro

T2-B600 Middle Lane Drive 3-0 - 2 F and 1 D - Pro

Key Points:

D jump up and join the rush. First one over the blue line drive the middle lane to the net and the other two save ice forming an attacking V. Pass to either player or the fourth player on the rush or shoot.

Description:

1. Start at the 4 blue lines, F one side F and D the other.
2. D1 pass cross ice to F1 at the far blue line.
3. F2 cut to the middle from the opposite blue line.
4. D1 join the 3-0 skating up the wide lane.
5. F2 skate hard to the next through the middle lane.
6. F1 pass across to D1 just inside the top of the circle.
7. D1 shoot and all three crash the net for a rebound.
8. D2-F3-F4 repeat in the other direction.
9. Defense switch sides to so the shots come from the other wing.

* To make this a situational drill 1, 2 or 3 attackers could defend the next attack at the same net.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170316155301683

https://youtu.be/mAG8TtOmymQ

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.704328907143576/10159393740960931/

B500 - Puck Battles 1-1- Pro

B500 - Puck Battles 1-1- Pro

Key Points:

Protect the puck by shielding with the body and moving it out of the defenders reach. Defender keep the stick on the ice and blade on blade.

Description:

1. Pair up with a partner.
2. Start with a puck along the boards facing each other about 3 m. from the puck.
3. Battle for the puck in a small area on the whistle.
4. Go 10” and the player with no puck do push-ups.
5. Move the puck 3 m. from the boards and start from the boards.
6. Battle again for 10”.
7. No puck do push-ups.

*Players can also start about 3m. from the boards (10 feet) with the puck against the boards.

* A good progression is to play 2-2 keepaway with 1 point for 7 consecutive passes, then to 4-4 and have rules such as only backhand passes, or one hand only on the stick.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=2017031711104581

https://youtu.be/rzAB4Zz2gQs

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.704337283809405/10159393762100931

Pro Skills Practice One

Pro Skills Practice One

This was a off season practice for prospects. They did a lot of work on skills and good habits. Most of the things can be done at any level. Below is a link to the video youtube and in the video section.

https://youtu.be/HoJIJsI_iVo

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20170326111433790

Pro Skill Practice Two

Pro Skill Practice Two

This is another skill practice for pro prospects. The video on youtube and on this site.

https://youtu.be/mLDSuPntDdU

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20170326113106444

Drill and Game PDF and Videos

PDF’s of Drills and Games for Practice – One Drive

These are the PDF's of hockey practice ideas that I have put together over the last ten years. Ideas from every level; pro men to boy's, pro women to girl's. North America and European teams. They can be sorted multiple ways. Refer to the document that explains the coding system used to organize the material to make it easy to find what you want.

https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9pEfeVWbIL9YG0crr


Video Clips of Drills and Games for Practice

These also can be sorted in various ways. These videos also cover every gender and age and hockey level. If you don't like the ideas at least you can see how the rest of the hockey world practices the game. I wish I had video from the over 800 hours I coached Korean school, university and pro teams from 1988-97.

https://1drv.ms/f/s!FukXg5gWoW-9ck5tNjJaWHF4ZEt3JAw

I know that there is a lot of hockey material on the internet now. This isn't meant to compete with any other source. Juhani Wahlsten and myself have been trying to influence coaches together since 1985 and Juhani since 1974 to run more efficient and enjoyable practices based on two themes: 'Enjoy the Game' and 'The Game is the Greatest Coach.'

In Europe they have used 'Games to Team the Game' for a long time. Soccer is the main sport in most countries and the games model has been part of that sport for a long time. Some countries more than others. The idea is gaining traction in North America with the USA taking the lead and Canada being dragged behind like a screaming unruly child.

It is great to use SAG's like cross ice 3-3 but with rule modifications like everyone must get a pass or you must make an escape move when you get the puck you can use them to teach players how to use their skills within game situations.

Transition games use only one puck and no whistles. They are a natural progression for game situation drills 1-1 to 3-2. Players flow into the game situation either actively or passively and you can practice every situation for individual and team skill.

The first coach I saw using these was Vladimir Jursinov the famous Russian and Soviet multiple Olympic coach. Erkka Westerlund the Finnish Olympic coach produced a booklet and video for Hockey Canada on how to use Transition games. Some NHL coaches like Mike Babcock and Glen Gulutzan use them on a regular basis but not as much as they could.

A200 - Chaos Puck Protection and Shots – Pro

A200 - Chaos Puck Protection and Shots – Pro

Key Points:

Protect the puck with the legs and body. Make fakes and hard cuts to warm-up. Take long shots if it is the start of practice. Hit the net.

Description:

1. Three players skate into the neutral zone with a puck from each end.
2. Handle the puck and try to knock the puck off other players stick.
3. On whistle closest player to each net skate in and take a shot.
4. Coach pass to any player who lost the puck.

* This can also be an overspeed drill going as hard as you can.

* Add shooter rebound or screen after taking a shot, exchange passes with next shooter.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170329100243314

https://youtu.be/zejumMGDFIA

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.704359700473830/10159393826530931/

B6 - 1 High 1 Low Shooting x 2 - Pro

B6 - 1 High 1 Low Shooting x 2 - Pro

Key Points:

Shoot with your feet moving. Go to the other corner when finished. Players don’t need whistles and can leave when the last play is finished.

Description:

1. One player leave with a puck from diagonal corners and skate around the dots at the far blue line.
2. At the same time players leave from the other corners and skate around the dots at the near blue line.
3. Shoot and follow the shot for a rebound.
4. After shooting either screen, circle back to rebound for the next shooter, give and go with the next shooter or defend a 1-1.

* Add pivots, Crosby's, any agility skating.

* Another option is to add exchange pucks with the player leaving from the diagonal corner.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170331100743546

https://youtu.be/hzhm55hiiBw

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.704345697141897/10159393791250931/

Example with agility skating:
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140708231537950

B6-B600 – 2-0 Cross and Drop – Random Multiple Passes – Pro

B6-B600 – 2-0 Cross and Drop – Random Multiple Passes – Pro

Key Points:

Make as many passes as possible and only one pass in the offensive zone. Use hard wrist passes with no slapping noise. Give a target, face the puck, shoot while skating, follow the shot for a rebound. Add P1-P2 stand on the blue line and exchange passes with next attackers, or defend 2-1 or 2-2. Could start with a cross ice pass P1-P2 then cross.

Description:

1. Start 2-0 from opposite corners P1 cross and drop with P2 inside the zone.
2. Pass to any of P3-P4-P5-P6 at the blue lines.
3. P1-P2 skate around the middle circle and cross.
4. P3-P4-P5-P6 make as many passes as possible before P1-P2 go offside.
5. Pass to P1 or P2 before they cross the blue line.
6. P1-P2 attack 2-0 with a max of one pass in the offensive zone.
7. P1-P2 rotate to the near blue lines.P3-P4 move down to the corner.
8. P7-P8 leave from the opposite end and repeat.

* Have a contest to see which end can make the most passes.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20170401102801858

https://youtu.be/-nuMrHlMdfY

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.705020320407768/10159396307500931/

B6 – 2-0 Regroup 3-0 Middle Lane Drive – Pro

B6 – 2-0 Regroup 3-0 Middle Lane Drive – Pro

Key Points:

Do the rushes at full speed. Hard flat wrist passes. Fill the three lanes and the player in the middle drive the net hard ready for a pass or rebound. If there is no pass available choose to shoot or pass of the pads. One time the puck on a cross pass. Hit the net.

Description:

1. P1 cross and drop to P2.
2. P3 carry the puck and regroup with P3 at the other end.
3. P3 skate to the 'big ice' between the dots and pass to P1 before the blue line.
4. P3 skate hard to the net and stop.
5. P1 pass across to P2 who one times the shot.
6. P4 and P5 repeat from the other end of the ice.
* P1 could shoot to score, make a pass off the pads to P2 or pass to P3.

* Weak side attacker save ice and be ready to shoot from near the dot.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170402101502776

https://youtu.be/g_KbJa3a6LM

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.705024437074023/10159396325280931/

T2 - 3-0 Cycle Up-Pass Low – Pro

T2 - 3-0 Cycle Up-Pass Low – Pro

Key Points:

Protect the puck and pull the defender up the boards before passing. Give a target and one touch the shot. Give shot options on both sides of the net.

Description:

1. Coach shoot the puck into the corner and pressure the puck.
2. F1 get the puck and skate up the boards.
3. F2 go below the goal line.
4. F3 mirror the puck from the high slot.
5. F1 pass low to F2 and skate into the slot.
6. F3 skate across to the other side of the net.
7. F2 pass to either F1 or F3 who shoot.

* Another option is F2 to walk out or wrap around with the puck.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170403100734656

https://youtu.be/CS2knYh64IQ

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.705665580343242/10159398834600931/

C3 - Continuous 1-1, 3-1, 4-2 - Pro

C3 - Continuous 1-1, 3-1, 4-2 - Pro

Key Points:

Attack with speed and defense join the rush. Defenders play a tight gap and communicate. No whistles are needed.

Description:

1. Defense leave from one side and forwards from the other side in the neutral zone.
2. Coaches pass new pucks in when the rush is finished.
3. Start with a 1-1 and F1 attack vs. D1 and F2-D2 follow the rush.
4. Coach pass to F2 and F1-F2-D1 attack 3-1 vs. D2.
5. F3-D3-D4 follow the rush.
6. Coach pass to F3 and F1-F2-F3 attack vs. 4-1 vs. D3-D4.
7. This drill can be done as a one puck transition game with the same flow but D and F's join the next rush.

* Transition games are the natural progression for situation drills. Transition games use one puck and the defender must make a breakout pass. The attackers must also battle for loose pucks and finish the attack.

* To work on the forecheck and breakout a dump in can be added.

* Add intensity by keeping score and reds play vs. the whites.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170405114656466

https://youtu.be/-pBRnM1trCU

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.706200546956412/10159401056865931/

T4 - Low Defensive Zone 1-2 x 2, 3-3 – Pro

T4 - Low Defensive Zone 1-2 x 2, 3-3 – Pro

Key Points:

Low forward support from the defensive side. On low 3-3 man to man from the defensive side. First defender tight on attacker. Second defender a stick length away. Third defender halfway. Defenders communicate who they are covering and any switches. Attackers battle to gain net side and create 2-1’s.

Description:

1. Coach pass to F1 in corner.
2. D1 and low forward check F1.
3. Defenders regain the puck and pass to the coach.
4. Coach pass to F2 in the other corner.
5. Low forward skate to support D2.
6. Regain the puck and pass to the coach.
7. Coach now pass to F3 who attacks 3-3 with F1-F2.
8. D1-D2-D3 defend the low 3-3.

* This drill can be done at one end or both ends.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170406095919914

https://youtu.be/WQbB73r5f1I

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.706179530291847/10159401009155931/

C2 - Continuous 2-2 - D Join Rush-F Backcheck – Pro

C2 - Continuous 2-2 - D Join Rush-F Backcheck – Pro

Key Points:

Defender start with a tight gap and communicate with the backckecker who to cover. Either finish the play and start the new attack or go on the whistles. Attack with speed and get a shot on net.

Description:

1. Start with F1 attacking 1-1 vs. D1.
2. When play ends F2 attack the other way vs. D2.
3. 3. D1 join the rush with F2 and F1 backcheck making it a 2-2.
4. 4. F3 start a new attack vs. D3 and D2 join the rush while F2 backchecks.
5. 5. Continue this end to end with the D joining the rush and F backchecking.

* This sequence can be used 2-1 to 2-2, 2-2 to 4-4, 3-2 to 5-5.

* This flow can also be used in a one puck transition game with D joining the rush and F backchecking.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170407095036809

https://youtu.be/5X6-cIKjulo

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.706193423623791/10159401033555931/

D200 - Active Jokers Each Side 2 on 2 – Pro

D200 - Active Jokers Each Side 2 on 2 – Pro

Key Points:

Face the puck, communicate, make quick plays, move your feet, rebound, give a target, screen. Each team has extra players as Jokers on one side.

Description:

1. Start 2 vs. 2 with Jokers on each side.
2. Players are allowed to pass to the Jokers.
3. Jokers can shoot or pass.
4. On the whistle two Jokers rotate in from their net end.
5. Shifts of 20-30" and pass to new players on the whistle.
6. Keep score.
7. Coach shoot in a new puck when it is out of play.
8. Play 1-1 to 4-4 or with uneven or random numbers.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=2017040810352326

https://youtu.be/gz4gkiAql0k

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.695717298004737/10159362250255931/

C600 - Breakout - 2-1 x 2 - Skills Camp

C600 - Breakout - 2-1 x 2 - Skills Camp

Key Points:

Forwards leave from the far blue line and defense from the top of the circle Coach spot a puck below the goal line. Attack with speed and defender create a tight gap and deny the most dangerous play. A 2-1 is really a 2-2 so the goalie must communicate with the defender. Don’t allow the puck to cross the mid-line and take the stick of the player at the wide post after a shot.

Description:

1. D1 skate up to the blue line then backwards and turn and pick up the puck.
2. F1-F2 skate into the into the zone for a breakout pass.
3. F1 support on the boards and F2 mirror low and slow from the middle lane.
4. D1 pass to either F1-F2 who attack vs. D2.
5. D1 skate across and defend the attack from F3-F4.
6. D2-F3-F4 do the 3-0 breakout at the other end and F3-F4 attack vs. D1.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170409100813317

https://youtu.be/h0L2QtV-Aak

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.706207490289051/10159401082560931/

T4 - Low 3-2 - 3-2 Rush - 5-5 – Pro

T4 - Low 3-2 - 3-2 Rush - 5-5 – Pro

Key Points:

Everyone must cover one player in the defensive zone in man to man zone coverage. Low three, closest on the puck, second closest within a stick length and third half way. F1-F2 sag to cover the point. Weak side F has net coverage on a swarm.

Description:

1. Start with a low 3-2, F1-F2-F3 vs. D1-D2.
2. Whistle and F4-F5-F6 attack D4-D5 from the top of the circle.
3. D1 or D2 join the rush as the trailer.
4. F3 back pressure the puck carrier and F1-F2 backtrack into the low slot.
5. F3 pick up the wide attacker on a middle lane drive.
6. Play 5-5.
7. Swarm if an attacker is facing the boards.
8. If the defense clears the puck do a second 5-5.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170410095212837

https://youtu.be/iG_d5DUMtjk

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.706214860288314/10159401110740931/

B600 - 1-0 Regroup x 2 – Pro

B600 - 1-0 Regroup x 2 – Pro

Key Points:

Give a target and face the puck. Pass flat firm wrist passes. Defense keep skating with the puck.

Description:

1. Forwards start from diagonal blue lines and D are in the middle.
2. F1 pass to D1 and F2 pass to D2 in the neutral zone.
3. F1-F2 skate across to the far lane for a regroup pass.
4. D1-D2 pivot and make the regroup pass.
5. F1 pass to D2 and F2 pass to D1.
6. F1-F2 pivot for a regroup pass the other direction.
7. D1 pass to F2 and D2 pass to F1.
8. Coaches pressure F1-F2 at each end as they cross the blue line.
9. F1-F2 shoot, follow the shot, then rebound for F3-F4.

10. Switch to a 2-0 double regroup with F1-F3 regroup with D1 then D2 and attack 2-0.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170411113837997

https://youtu.be/L06Yaz1lrtQ

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.706939743549159/10159403454175931/

T3-C6 - Low 1-1 to 2-1 to 2-2 Battle – Pro

T3-C6 - Low 1-1 to 2-1 to 2-2 Battle – Pro

Key Points:

Defend from the net side. Stick on the puck and body on body. Offense screen, pick and create 2-1's. Defense communicate and switch if needed.

Description:

1. Players start from the top of the circle and coach shoot in puck, R1 attack vs. B1.
2. After about 5" R2 make it a 2-1.
3. Play about 5" and B2 join making it a low 2-2.
4. Next rep the Blue attack and the Red, 1-1, 2-1, 2-2.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170412100848314

https://youtu.be/NoKCim3-cOY

https://www.facebook.com/tom.molloy.5836/videos/10159403987110931

Finnish Practice Explanation - On Ice Demo

Finnish Practice Explanation - On Ice Demo

Finland National Team Coach Jukka Jalonen explains his philosophy on how to practice at a seminar in Latvia then does an on-ice demo.

https://1drv.ms/v/s!AukXg5gWoW-9oCfSpVIvRH3UNgpE

Practicing 1-1 - Drills and Games

Practicing 1-1 - Drills and Games

List of drills can be found at the link below.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=8130&topic=8132#8132

Practicing 2-1 - Drills and Games

Practicing 2-1 - Drills and Games

The list of the 2-1 practice ideas can be found at the link below.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=8130&topic=8133#8133

Practicing 2-2 - Drills and Games

Practicing 2-2 - Drills and Games

The list of 2-2 practice ideas can be found at the link below.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=8130&topic=8134#8134

Practicing 3-2 - Drills and Games

Practicing 3-2 - Drills and Games

Links to 3-2 practice ideas is below.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=8130&topic=8135#8135

Practicing 3-3 - Drills and Games

Practicing 3-3 Drills and Games

List of of links to 3-3 practice ideas below.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=8130&topic=8136#8136

T2-4 - Power Play-Penalty Kill Sequence – Pro

T2-4 - Power Play-Penalty Kill Sequence – Pro

Key Points:

Develop a power play that fits the skill of each five player unit. Practice the Diamond 1-3-1 both from the blue line and below the goal line. Defend from the net out, stop and start, stick on puck and in the passing lanes. Swarm when the offense doesn’t have control along the boards. Weak side forward fall under and cover the middle attacker. Power play create shooting lanes, screen, crash for rebounds.

Description:

1. Start with an offensive zone face-off and run one option 5-0.
2. Breakout from the far end vs. penalty killers 5-4.
3. Use controlled breakouts for each group.
4. Penalty killers come off the bench to defend against the breakout.
5. Power play versus penalty kill.

* Breakout with a double swing and five attack.

* Breakout in the three lanes and two forwards swing behind for a trailer pass and attack late, these players attack the static defense and carry in, pass to each other or the wide players at the blue line.

* Aggressive penalty kill when the puck is loose or the attackers back is turned.

* Option one is to have the wide players on their forehand side for one timers.

* Option two is to have a passing PP with right and left handed shots on the right and left sides.

* Rotate positions and keep moving.

* Defender stay with the puck carrier but do not chase passes.

* Play a 4-4 on the strong side and deny the cross ice pass with sticks in the lane.

* Many teams give the goalie the walk out player jam and cover the other four.

* Power play create confusion with quick puck movement, switches and back door options, outnumber the defenders on rebounds.

* A coach can use this sequence to practice from 3-3 to 5-5.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170428111213953

https://youtu.be/VadXPVkMb4I

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.708716066704860/10159410256960931/

T2-4 - Low 3-2 - 5-5 Rush - 5-5 – Pro

T2-4 - Low 3-2 - 5-5 Rush - 5-5 – Pro

Key Points:

This is an effective way to do walk through’s of both offensive and defensive team play. You could do situations 3-3 to 5-5. An option is to have one forward low and defend 3-3 and make a breakout pass to the two other forwards, this would get either that F or the D as the third man on the rush. Attack with a middle lane drive and the fourth attacker as the trailer in a diamond.

Description:

Start at one end with the resting players waiting along the boards and the active players in position.
1. Start with a low 3-2 while the defending team forwards wait to attack 3-2 the other way.
2. Start the new 3-2 on the whistle.
3. One D join the rush as the trailer.
4. Defending forwards backtrack and F1 play the low 3-3, F2 back to the mid-slot, F3 cover the strong side point.
5. Play 5-5 until the attack is finished.
6. Coach spot a new puck and play a second 5-5.

*Coach instruct on either the offensive or team play.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170430105658334

https://youtu.be/iLA5yX5JmdY

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.709618416614625/10159413645460931/

B Drills - Partner and Passing Team Drills

B Drills - Partner and Passing Team Drills

Link to handreds of passing drills is below.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=813javascript:void(0);0&topic=8137#8137

T1 - 2-0 - X-Drop-Shoot-Cycle – Pro

T1 - 2-0 - X-Drop-Shoot-Cycle – Pro

Key Points:

Do everything with speed. Pass off the pads and rebound. Quick play out of the corner, keep skating. Do the drill from both sides.

Description:

1. F1-F2 start from the blue line along the boards.
2. F1 skate inside to the ‘big ice’ and drop to F2 who carries the puck in wide.
3. F2 shoot low off the far pad to 'pass off the pads.
4. F1 skate hard to the net ready to shoot the rebound.
5. Coach back up through the middle to deny the pass across.
6. After the original play F2 pick up a new puck from the corner.
7. F1-F2 cycle and get another shot vs. the coach.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170505092047342

https://youtu.be/99NVtGrFy6g

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.709623483280785/10159413665540931/

T1- Agility Skate-D Shoot-F Scoring – Pro

T1- Agility Skate-D Shoot-F Scoring – Pro

Key Points:

Quick feet, face the puck, triple threat position, hit the net, quick shots. Defense keep the feet moving and get the stick back early to shoot. Hit the net. Forwards need loose shoulders so they can rotate without over handling the puck.

Description:

1. Forwards work with coaches at one end and the defensemen at the other end.
2. Defense get a pass and skate around two pylons always facing the net and shoot.
3. Two forwards leave from below the circle to the top of the circle.
4. Coach pass to either forward who passes across for a shot.
5. Both attackers follow the shot for a rebound.
6. Defense skate around the pylons and shoot or shoot from between the pylons.
7. Defense skate backward, get pass, pass to coach and one time the return pass.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170516103219523

https://youtu.be/QpinEBC-myI

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.710024396574027/10159414885755931/

T4 – Defensive Zone Face-off Win 5-5 - Czech U20

T4 – Defensive Zone Face-off Win 5-5 - Czech U20

Key Points:

Everyone has both an offensive and defensive role on a face-off. Players must read who wins the loose puck and go onto offense or defense. This drill is for a strong side breakout option.

Description:

Strong side option on a face-off win in the defensive zone on the right side. Set up a 5-5 face-off in the defensive zone. Extra players watch outside the blue line.

Description is for the face-off on the right side.

1. Right D go back for the puck and tight turn up the boards.
2. Right wing get to the boards for the pass.
3. Centre support from below the play.
4. Left D go below the goal line as a pass option.
5. Right wing be a middle option and cut across for any dump out.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170519095040983

https://youtu.be/nqUaIffypVc

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.710028789906921/10159414911065931/

C6 - Breakout 1-1 with Regroup - RB Pro

C6 - Breakout 1-1 with Regroup - RB Pro

Key Points:

Do this drill from both ends. Defense leave from diagonal corners and forwards from the blue lines. Attack with speed. Defenseman has to skate to tighten the gap, especially when there is a regroup.

Description:

1. On whistle D1 get a pass from D2.
2. D1 Pass to F1 cutting across the middle.
3. F1 attack 1-1 vs. D3.
4. D1 defend 1-1 vs. F2.
Add Regroup:
5. On the whistle F2 turn back and attack 1-1 vs. D3.

* This can also be done 2-1. Another option is to send varying numbers of F or D so the opponent has to read the play and adjust.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150627110308625

https://youtu.be/r71SgRUnTGY

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.10159417031620931/10159417025020931/

DT100 - 2-2 Offensive Point Support - U18 F

DT100 - 2-2 Offensive Point Support - U18 F

Key Points:

Face the players when explaining the drill and hold the white board in your hand instead of talking to the glass. In transition games the new players can be either passive or active. Learn the flow of the game by first giving passive support. Forwards and defense play the point so everyone learns how to defend a full ice attack. Making the point players active works on point shots, boxing out, screen, tip, etc. Having only two colours works well when doing a lot of game situations. Leave from the red line on each side.

Description:

1. Full ice 2 on 2 and the offense gets support from two players at the point.
2. Start with a 2-2 attack and the two reds attack two blue defenders.
3. Two reds follow from the red line and give passive point support.
4. Play a low 2-2. Shoot in pucks that come to the blue line.
5. On a goal, frozen puck or clean breakout the blue attack vs. the reds at the point.
6. After one rep each switch to having the point active limited to going as far as the top of the circle.
7. Point players can now pass or shoot. If puck is just dumped out in neutral zone then regroup.
8. Play this transition game 1-1 to 3-3 or send out from 1 to 3 and the players must read the new situation.

Video of a transition game with U18 AAA girl's.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170527092859257

https://youtu.be/bKXMczzdoxs

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.10159417057880931/10159417047955931/

There is a posting on game transitions that show clips from the World Championships in Prague and then Pittsburg vs. Detroit with coloured circles at the top of the screen that highlight transitions in a hockey game.

https://youtu.be/bKXMczzdoxs or One Drive https://1drv.ms/v/s!AukXg5gWoW-932gfsvyy8siRKN36

T1 - Scoring Drills - North American and Swedish Pro's

T1 - Scoring Drills - North American and Swedish Pro's

Video of scoring drills with pro players. Lots of good ideas.

T1 - Scoring Practice – Pro
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080723002523308

T1 - Scoring Practice – Sweden
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080723002524440

T1 - Defense Shooting - Pro
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2008072016104818

PDF's of the Drills in Section Fifteen

PDF's of the Drills in Section Fifteen

To make it a little easier to find the drills posted in the section that started April 2016. Drills PDF's that I have written up in the last year as well as a summary of postings done before.

https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-94CZXv2iadQqjYRNF

The 2016 Manuals are listed here and have all the drills and games from section one to fourteen. The drills that are listed are updates for each of the manuals.

This is a link to all 1300+ PDF.s of drills and games. The folder can be sorted according to name or date. The document has a name, description of the drill, diagram and most have a video demonstration. You can open the document and then save the practice ideas that you like.The drills show you how the game is practiced at various levels and in different countries.

https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9pEfeVWbIL9YG0crr

T1 - Scoring - One Timers-Tip-Screen – Pro

T1 - Scoring - One Timers-Tip-Screen – Pro

Key Points:

Hit the net with shots. Screen on shots from the mid-point and kick out a little farther for a shot pass or tip on shots from the side. Get the stick back early on one timers. One the forehand side stop the puck then shoot. Have the head up to get the shot pass the blocker.

Description:

1. Coach in the corner pass cross ice for one timer shots.
2. Coach shoot or pass from the mid-point.
3. One player screen and one player at the top of the circle on each side.
4. Player in front screen, tip and go for a rebound on point shots.
5. Player in front kick out a few metres when the puck is passed to the sides.
6. Players on the sides make a shot pass to the player in front.
7. Take five shots and rotate.
8. Skate from the red line to the far blue line twice then go down and shoot.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170602104355914

https://youtu.be/N6l_4Yf36wA

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.711249099784890/10159419105115931/

B600 Wall Support 1-0 x 2 – Pro

B600 Wall Support 1-0 x 2 – Pro

Key Points:

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

Description:

1. Player 1 from each side step out from the blue line and pass to player 2.
2. Player 2 skate down and shoot, rebound and screen.
3. Player 1 turn back and get a pass from 3.
4. Player 1 turn and pass to 4 at the other blue line.
5. Player 4 step out and pass to 1 who supports on the wall then goes in for a shot.
6. Player 4 on each side repeat - shoot on opposite net.

* Options: After shooting play a 1-1, exchange passes, or circle back and rebound for next shooter.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140706165557210

https://youtu.be/w4T47DwMOYY

Example with another group of pro players.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7019&topic=7019#7019

https://youtu.be/1MEHn75w_vI

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.711257859784014/10159419123335931/

Defensive Skating Principles - Wally Kozak

Wally Kozak - Defensive Skating

Wally Kozak worked with elite Bantam and Midget players at the Edge School for Athletes. I came along and took video for him. He has prepared these videos.

T1 – Skating Mechanics – Wally Kozak – Edge Boy’s

https://youtu.be/YSkQIHBmpjQ

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20170605112440692

Wally reviews principles of efficient forward and backward skating.

Edge Prep - Backward Stride Progressions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPzAL0Z-0xM

Highly Skilled players focus on Progressive drills to master their back ward stride. Progressive Deliberate practice focuses on proper technique. Players learn as they progress from slow to game speed. Developing Individual Tactical Skills is a primary focus for a Hockey Academy. This ice session will provide coaches and players some ideas that will translate into improved game execution.

Edge Prep Practicing Pivots

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S452_n9muQI&t=42s

Skating the game requires deliberate practice of specific tactical skills essential to playing 1 on 1 situations. The Backward stride and Mohawk pivots are essential when playing a rush. Teaching these skills in youth hockey would benefit execution and enjoyment at any level.

T1 – Efficient Skating to Maintain the Defensive Side

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkh88y3S_P8

The 2 foot stop and cross over start are good conditioning exercises that have little value during the game. When a player has to put the brakes on at full speed they likely over skated the situation. To Skate the game defensively the player has to control their inside edges to control their speed and direction according to the game situation. Practicing snowplow stops and using a front foot stop and T start will improve game skating, helping players to always face the puck carrier and maintain D side. Dave King's Teaching cue was "toe caps square " to the puck carrier.


Edge Prep - Handicap Horseshoe Progressions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4H4T-tY5kc

One of he best drills to teach Defensive players how to SKATE the 1 on 1 RUSH. Initially the D play an attacker with their hands behind their back keeping them outside the dots. Maintain a good gap. The D progress to hands free, Stick Turned over to Stick Normal o master "skating" the 1 on 1. Progressive deliberate practice for Transition skating, Back Ward Striding and Pivoting is necessary to master those skills that will improve game performance.

Edge Prep - Rush Race Drill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86ErvN0Ds84

The Edge school Prep team learns from a Rush Race Drill. Coaches learn how to explain the drill so it can be executed to accomplish it's purpose. This National Team drill reveals the need to spend more time on Backwards Starts and striding. When the 1988 National team began this drill the defensemen started on the Dot and struggled. In the last half of the season all D could start at the bottom of the circle and keep the defender on the outside not allowing a dangerous shot.

Edge Prep - D Zone Scrimmage 1vs 1> 2 vs 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVf4QOrhWro

Game Like Practice practice is an opportunity to test one's Individual Skills and Hockey Sense. The foundation to performance is Individual skills. The importance of maintaining D side and the tactical skills required are revealed in this video.
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Boston University and U18 Girl's Practice the same principles.


BU D Monday's (This drill from BU compliments Wally's instruction.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvU0Z5uCT0c

Boston University develop Defensive tactical skills with deliberate practice. Time well spent. At younger age players need to taught these special skills in a progressive fashion.

Defensive Tactical Skating U18 F

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vWAoCm2vwE

The importance of Defensive tactical skating is demonstrated by a number of breakdowns i Defensive 1 on 1 play. Progressive Deliberate practice in this video will help coaches of ALL levels to develop Tactical Skating Skills important in Defensive hockey.

Wally Kozak - (More of Wally's videos on technique and game analysis at this link. Really good stuff from a highly regarded international coach.)

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=wkozak2009&view=videos

Wally Kozak hockey coaching videos.

https://www.youtube.com/user/wkozak2009/videos

C600 - Regroup 1-1 x 2 - RB Pro

C600 - Regroup 1-1 x 2 - RB Pro

Key Points:

Both the attacker and defender keep skating. Attacker face the puck and give a target and the defender skate to keep a tight gap.

Description:

1. Players start from all four blue lines and two leave from diagonal corners.
2. D1 skate back and get a pass from the F1.
3. F1 pivot to the boards and face the puck for a pass from D1.
4. F1 skate to the red line and turn back to attack vs. D1.
5. F2 and D2 be ready to repeat from the other blue lines.

* This drill could also be done 2-1.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150627154234572

https://youtu.be/vG5CA2tZMyc

Rotate from attack to defend the player from the opposite blue line.
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.712767606299706/10159424773055931/

DT400 Attack-Defend-Breakout-Rest – U.S. College Players

DT400 Attack-Defend-Breakout-Rest – U.S. College Players

Key Points:

The defenders have to clear the zone with control of the puck. With situations over a 3 on 3 I would move the resting players back to the far blue line. These College players are lined up at the far blue line waiting to attack. This was a camp I helped former NHL player and coach, Curtis Brackenbury with near Boston in 2013.

Description:

1. Players line up within a stick length of the red line if you have 2 groups or only ½ ice; otherwise behind the red or far blue line.
2. Three players attack three defenders.
3. Defenders must carry the puck out of the zone before passing to team waiting team mates.
4. Three new players attack vs the original offensive players.
5. Keep score, implement skill (only forehand passes) or team play rules (goals originate from below the goal line).

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150525222001937

https://youtu.be/eNZtYC8u30k

DT100 Continuous 3-2 to 5-5 – Dukla Czech U20 – TPS Pro Finland

DT100 Continuous 3-2 to 5-5 – Dukla Czech U20 – TPS Pro Finland

Key Points:

New players don't leave the line-up until the puck enters the offensive zone.
On dump outs no one change but go back and regroup with the same players. Changes occur when the puck is over the offensive blue line or controlled over the defensive blue line. In Jihlava, Czech Republic the U20 is leaving from each side and in Turku, Finland they leave from the bench.

Description:

1. Attack 3-2 with D getting support from 3 F's and F's from 2 D.
2. Defending F1 support low to make it a 3-3 and F2-F3 cover the point.
3. New offensive D's join and play point.
4. On transition attack 3-2 thru nzone.
5. Continue flow with new O and D support.

-Continue the flow of 3-2 in nzone and 5-5 at each end.

-Dump-ins and regroups can be added.

Dukla U20 – Jihlava, Czech Republic

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

https://youtu.be/xcbokEplsTQ

DT100 3-2 to 5-5 – TPS, Turku, Finland - Pro

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150104223808287

https://youtu.be/aAGRjGf_hv4

FYI: (In Jihlava, Czech Republic, 90' from Prague, I was there to do a hockey camp. Petr Svoboda a former Toronto Maple Leaf was the only coach who spoke English. I went over the practice plan before the ice and then he explained them to the other coaches at the camp. Petr has been asst. coach for the Czech U20 team the last five or so years. There was also a training camp in the evening for the pro and U20 teams. I mentored Petr and showed him this and other transition games that he ran on the ice while I watched from the restaurant. They offered me a job as coach mentor after the camp.

I watched Hannu Virta and Kalle Kaskinen run the spring practices for the TPS Turku team. This is where the Koivu's and Kipprosoff com from. I was visiting Juhani Wahlsten in Turku.)

Chinese Women's National Team Warm-up and Play vs. Mount Royal

Chinese Women's National Team Warm-up and Play vs. Mount Royal

O - Chinese Women Olympic Team Pre-game Warm-up

https://youtu.be/HxFoj4MRZ8o

Chinese National Women's Team vs. Mount Royal - 16' of first period.

https://youtu.be/Dr9R7fXzWYU

Strathmore Rockies vs. Minnesota Whitcaps - WWHL

Strathmore Rockies vs. Minnesota Whitecaps - WWHL

I ran across the video of this game and thought my former players would enjoy watching themselves when they played the game at the highest league level at that time. This game was played in Rochester, Minnesota. The Whitecaps won the Clarkson Cup in 09-10 and only lost two games all season. We beat them 2 out of 6 games.

They had 9 U.S. National Team players and we had Delaney Collins and Samm Holmes who have played for Canada and Kailey Hall who played on the U22 team. The rest of each team all played college hockey.

The Western Women's Hockey League folded after the next season and now Calgary has the Inferno who play in the Canadian Women's Hockey League, who play teams in Eastern Canada and the USA and next year there will be a team from China.

I have attached the game day program with the Whitecaps line-up. I thought it was a well played game.

They got an early lead and we came back for the win. We are the team in White.

Strathmore Rockies vs. Minnesota Whitecaps - WWHL

https://youtu.be/Ri-wL_9cGIE

B600 - Regroup - Delay - D Jump In x 2 – Pro

B600 - Regroup - Delay - D Jump In x 2 – Pro

Key Points:

Do this as an Overspeed drill with full intensity skating, shooting. Pass hard, follow the shot for a rebound, hit the net.

Description:

1. Defense and forwards start from diagonal corners and leave on the whistle.
2. F1’s pass to D1’s then swing behind them to the far wing.
3. D1’s skate up to the red line then back and pass to F1’s and follow the rush.
4. Coach pressure F1 who delay and pass to D1.
5. D1’s attack the net and shoot.
6. Do this drill from both sides.

* After shooting the D could pressure the next forward instead of a coach.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150518100916897

https://youtu.be/nkxSj7VVZv8

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.10159434331975931/10159434330420931/

B600 D Regroup x 2 Point Shot - Pro W

B600 D Regroup x 2 Point Shot - Pro W

Key Points:

Face the puck. Give a target. Defensemen keep skating all the time. Pass hard. Shoot, rebound then
screen.

Description.

1. Forwards start from the four blue lines and defense at opposite blue lines.
2. Red F1 pass to Blue D1 an Blue F1 to Red D1.
3. D1's skate toward the red line for the pass.
4. Both D1's skate back toward the blue line then up ice to pass.
5. Blue D1 pass to Blue F1 and Red D1 to Red F1who skate in for a shot.
6. D1's skate back and repeat getting a pass from F2 on the other side.
7. D1's follow the attack to the blue line and get a pass from F1 or F2.
8. D1's shoot from the point and F1-F2 screen.
9. D2’s repeat with F3-F4’s.

* Alternative is to have the red and blue forwards switch starting points then start skating, pass, pivot and get a return pass before skating down for a shot.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150518095310753

https://youtu.be/HtBU5t6-hnI

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.715267832716350/10159434369300931/

B600 Cross-Drop-Pass 2-0 – Pro

B600 Cross-Drop-Pass 2-0 – Pro

Key Points:

Do as an overspeed drill. Give a target, stay onside, go for the rebound, the drop pass is a leave pass.

Description:

1. F1 skate and pass to F2 who skates toward him.
2. F1 skate behind F2 who leaves the puck for him.
3. F1-F2 turn up ice at full speed.
4. F2 pass to F1.
5. F1 shoot while skating.
6. F1-F2 both control skate for the rebound.

*Options: Give passive or active 2-1 or 2-2 resistance to the next shooters. Circle back to rebound for the next shooters. Exchange passes from the goal line with the next shooters, i.e. F5 pass to F1 who passes to F6 who shoots.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140706165556979

https://youtu.be/ADe7lVxdE_Q

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.717083769201423/10159440664340931/

DT100 Continuous 2-2 With Tag-up – Pro

DT100 Continuous 2-2 With Tag-up – Pro

Key Points:

Defenders collapse low in the zone. Create 2 on 1's by attacking the widest defender on the 2-2 rush and use crosses, drops and picks. Add competition by keeping score and timing the game or play to a certain score like first team to 3 goals.

Description:

1. Extra forwards and defense line up on the sides in the neutral zone.
2. Start with a 2 on 2 attack Blue F1 and F2 vs Red D1 and D2.
3. When the puck crosses red line red F1 and F2 tag up at far blue and backcheck.
4. Blue D1-D2 support rush from the point.
5. Play 4-4 at each end.

* Flow is 2-2 through the neutral zone, 2 F support D, 2 D support F when the puck crosses the red line.

* You can play this transition game from 1-1 to 3-2, i.e. 1-1 gives a 2-2 at each end, 3-2 gives a 5-5 at each end. You can also send out random numbers so the players have to recognize the situation.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20120722101726758

https://youtu.be/pBE2B41Zklc

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.717089685867498/10159440686540931/

D200 - Small Power Play Game – U22 W

D200 - Small Power Play Game – U22 W

Key Points:

All passes and shots are one timers. Follow through at the target and you will hit the net. Play 30-45”.

Description:

1. Nets are on the outside of the middle circle.
2. Each team has one player in front to their net and a player on each side.
3. Coach pass in a puck and try to score with one touch shots and passes.
4. Play 30-45” and rotate players.

* Move into open passing lanes and have the stick back ready to shoot or pass.

* Keep score.

U22 Women

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150103083859374

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsJogTcmx6I&index=90&list=PLDa1vIWFCS0KAFFABbQh_GTnbjoy4vkX6

Pro Women

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2015051811084039

https://youtu.be/skBqRY3xcf0

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.688098405433293/10159336382535931/

B6 – 3 Shots, 3 Zig-zags, 3 Shots – U17-20 RB - U15 G

B6 – 3 Shots, 3 Zig-zags, 3 Shots – U17-20 RB - U15 G

Key Points:

3 Leave from diagonal corners about 2" apart and get a pass from the second player. Skate around circle then shoot, get a pass from the other corner, skate 3 zig-zags between the blue line and the top of the circles at each end then fill the 3 lanes and shoot.

Description:

1. Make sure to leave about 2 seconds between shooters so the goalie has time to get set.
2. Follow the shot for a rebound before getting the pass.
3. Do skills while zig-zagging 3 times such as:
a, carry the puck with the hands and feet moving all the time.
b. carry the puck only using the forehand side of the stick.
c. only use the backhand side of the stick.
d. transition skate facing the far end forward to backward to forward.
e. skate backward.
f. 360 degree turns.

B6 - Double Zig zag - U15 G
https://youtu.be/DGzvB-HRt1s

C1-C6 Pass Regroup - 1-1 and 2-1 x 2 – Pro

C1-C6 Pass Regroup - 1-1 and 2-1 x 2 – Pro

Key Points:

Attack with speed and go hard to the net. On the 2-1 make the first play early so there is a second play. Defend with a tight gap and ox the shooter out on the 1-1. On the 2-1 keep the puck to one side and take the stick of the wide player after the shot.

Description:

1. F1 at each end pass to D1 coming out of the corner.
2. D1 make a pivot and pass to F1 and follow the play.
3. F1 turn back at the far blue line and attack 1-1 vs. D1.
4. D1 mirror F1 and skate backwards to defend the rush.
5. F2 and D2 at repeat at each end.
6. Change the drill to a 2-1 with F1-F2 attacking vs. D1 at each end.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=2017062811080981

https://youtu.be/DbvCmK_M5wc

T3 Low 1-1 and 2-1 – Pro

T3 Low 1-1 and 2-1 – Pro

Key Points:

Rotate the 1-1 and 2-1 so they happen in each corner. Attacker protect the puck and fight to go to the net. Defender control skating to be on the defensive side and the stick on the puck. On the 2-1 attackers make quick plays and defender keep the puck to one side of the ice.

Description:

1. Start with half the forwards and half the defense at each end.
2. Alternate between a 1-1 then a 2-1.
3. The 2-1 starts from the top of the circle.
4. The 1-1 starts from the dot.
5. Coach shoot the puck in to start the drill.
6. Race to the blue line on the whistle.

* This drill can also be done with all the players taking turns attacking and defending.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170629104733571

https://youtu.be/1cPjPV6vWtI

C3 - Double Regroup - 2-1 - Russian U20

C3 - Double Regroup - 2-1 - Russian U20

Key Points:

Quick passing. Gain speed skating in arcs. Follow the shot for a rebound. Stop at the net and only make one pass in the offensive end.

Description:

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

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150816230457692

https://youtu.be/Ez8-vhYqB2k

C6-600 – Horseshoe 2-0, 1-1 x 2 – Pro

C6-600 – Horseshoe 2-0, 1-1 x 2 – Pro

Key Points:

Defense skate to the ‘Big Ice’ between the dots with the puck. Give a target. Make hard passes. Quick feet all the time. Crash the net and stop looking for a rebound.

Description:

1. Forward start at diagonal blue lines and D from the opposite diagonal corners.
2. F1 pass to D1 at each end.
3. D1 skate to the ‘Big Ice’ between the dots and pass to F1.
4. F1 pass to D2.
5. D2 pass to D1 in the middle lane.
6. D1 pass to F1 who goes in and shoots.
7. Change the flow to a 1-1.
8. Do stages 1-4 the same.
9. Now D2 pass to F1 who attacks 1-1 vs. D1.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2015051911143364

https://youtu.be/wSRdsp2OczA

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.719774138932386/10159451014835931/

Re: Daily Drill Section Fifteen

E1 – Random Battle In Low Slot – Youth

Key Points:

Defender must stay between the attacker and the net. Both players must agility skate using edges.

Description:

1. Pucks are scattered in the low slot area.
2. Attacker has 15-20” to score as many goals as he can.
3. Defender has no stick and impede the shooter from scoring.
4. Count the goals.

* I think it is dangerous to step on pucks and fall. Another option that adds the skills of passing, receiving, shooting off a pass is to have a passer on each side and up top or high slot and behind net who feed the shooter when he makes eye contact.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=201501022338296

https://youtu.be/pXoCo-gB8qQ

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.719777412265392/10159451028275931/

Story Time:
I have seen some really bad injuries from stepping on pucks. i.e. Jerome Iginla was working on skills with Tomas Pacina and I was going on next to work with a player. Jerome was taking a lot of shots while skating and stepped on a puck in the slot, crashed into the boards and was injured through training camp and the start of the season.
Another example. I taught my college hockey class and no one was on the ice after us. A student says; 'Tom is it ok if I shoot around a little by myself.' I said OK. He went out by himself, shot and missed the net, stepped on the puck when it bounced off the boards, fell and crashed into the boards and broke his wrist.
So the theme is to foresee danger as a coach and create a safer environment. I gotta say I didn't see any danger in one skater, one puck.
Last year a former NHL player, coach who I play in the mornings with forgot to take off his skate gaurds. He fell and detached his retina. So uncontrolled falls are really dangerous.
End of stories for today.

T2 5-0 Breakout Options and Goalie Warm up - Slovakia U20

T2 5-0 Breakout Options and Goalie Warm up - Slovakia U20

Key Points:

This is a routine for the start of practice instead of simply skating around the ice mindlessly. Go through all of the various breakout options with D to D passes and quick ups. Rotate regroups so all four defense start the play and the three forwards get the first pass. Forwards skate to the ‘Big Ice’ when they get a pass and fill the three lanes one touch passing.

Description:

1. Start with coach warming up goalies at one end and three forwards and two defense at each end.
2. Blue line of 5 regroup with the Red D1.
3. Red D1 either do a quick up or D to D below the goal line.
4. One touch down the ice and regroup with Blue D1 or D2.
5. Blue D quick up or low D to D.
6. Repeat so each D pair gets two breakouts.
7. Red forwards follow and take their first breakout from the white D.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170703103800592

https://youtu.be/ZMugI0bnTeE

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.719788412264292/10159451070990931/

C3 - 2-1 C3 - 2-1 With Two Backcheckers – Pro

C3 - 2-1 C3 - 2-1 With Two Backcheckers – Pro

Key Points:

Backcheckers must communicate with the defenseman who to cover, then get open for a breakout pass on the whistle.

Description:

1. Coach pass behind the net to D1.
2. D1 make a breakout pass to F1 or F2 and follow the rush.
3. F1-F2 attack 2-1 vs. D2.
4. F3-F4 backcheck from the far blue line.
5. On whistle Coach 2 pass to D3.
6. D3 make a breakout pass to F3-F4 who attack vs. D3.
7. Continue the flow one end to the other.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150521111957177

https://youtu.be/XwJus4c5pmU

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.720134455563021/10159452396385931/

C6 – 1-1 With Agility Skate - Pro

C6 – 1-1 With Agility Skate - Pro

Key Points:

Defender must skate out quickly to close the gap with the attacker. Attacker make quick fakes and protect the puck to get a shot. Defend on the net side with: ‘Body on body and stick on the puck. Defender box the attacker out and take the stick after a shot.

Description:

1. Everyone start from the corner.
2. F1 skate out to the blue line with the puck and turn back.
3. D1 skate around the bottom of the circle and out to defend.
4. F1 attack vs. F2.
5. Do this at each end and out of both corners.
6. Everyone take turns attacking and defending.

* Possible to do out of all four corners.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20150518110842631

https://youtu.be/yxO6hZdVyQY

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.720807632162370/10159455967475931/

Pro Practice 7-5-17

Pro Practice 7-5-17

Lots of work on shooting, puck protection, regroups and game situations.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20170705151511902

https://youtu.be/MfCnhpjYslw

Pro Practice 7-6-17

Pro Practice 7-6-17

Very good progressions within the drills. Lots of skills, breakouts and regroups. A good cross ice with Random Numbers from 1 to 3.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20170706173034691

https://youtu.be/CxAeZslpdqU

Pro Practices

Pro Practices:

A coach from the Czech Republic asked me to send him links to more pro practices. These are the ones I have posted plus a link to the YouTube pro drills and the Swedish progression.

Pro Practice 3-7-17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TMoJmVgBWQ

Pro Practice 3-8-17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDo0FR2lLLc

Pro Game Day Practice 3-9-17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOaoyH1iWkQ

Pro Practice 7-5-17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfCnhpjYslw&t=30s

Pro Practice 7-6-17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxAeZslpdqU

Pro Practice 7-6-16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxdV6F8I_gI&feature=youtu.be

Pro Practice 7-5-16 - Development camp small group.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kZ8ANM6zhU&feature=youtu.be

Pro Practice 4-13-16 (all the drills, not sequenced as they happened)
https://youtu.be/POKu00yL1Pg

Pro Practices 2013
https://youtu.be/nqg07pReyVw

600+ Pro Hockey Drills - Short video clips from pro practices.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDa1vIWFCS0LO-bFpo3SG0SwoOHM1qH2z

Skills Progression from Swedish Federation. 150 short clips of every skill up to 3-3. Great for skill stations and some full ice situation drills.
https://t.co/gc9Jc04a21

Yiiiiikes!! I just clicked a link on the top of the YouTube screen that has all of the hockey coaching videos I have posted there. That is a lot of material.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7QFP0bQPIsH88rmxb3ZEjg/videos

PDF’s with diagrams and descriptions of most of the drill videos can be found here under the same coded title.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yyi2uvmnh1qwmgz/AAAP76pmlhzGNNPrfCXzmmTpa?dl=0

DT200 - 2-1 x 2 – Pro

DT200 - 2-1 x 2 – Pro

Key Points:

Defender must skate hard to open ice to gain time and space to make an outlet pass and supporting players on the other end must get open. Defender work with the goalie and prevent the puck from crossing the ‘Royal Road’ and keep the puck to one side of the ice.

Description:

1. Two reds vs. two blue at one end and two blue vs. one red at the other.
2. This is a one puck transition game.
3. Start with the coach dumping the puck in and have more pucks on goals or the puck out of play.
4. Pass to team mate coming on when the whistle goes.
5. Play shifts of about 30’.
6. Keep score.
7. Either time the game or play to a score, i.e. First team to 3 goals wins.
8. Also play series like first team 2 or 3 wins.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170711121730535

https://youtu.be/baFcOU0AmWU

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.720811482161985/10159456000570931/

D100 - Two Thirds Ice 2-2 – Pro

D100 - Two Thirds Ice 2-2 – Pro

Key Points:

Create 2-1's on one defender. Protect the puck, get open for a pass. In a 2-2 there are all 4 game playing roles.

1. Puckcarrier.
2. Support the puck carrier.
3. Check the puck carrier.
4. Cover players away from the puck.

Description:

1. Move the nets up to the top of the circles.
2. Blue F1-F2 start vs. Red F1-F2.
3. Coach shoot the puck in to start.
4. Coaches spot new pucks on goals or if the puck is out of play.
5. 30" shifts.
6. F3-F4's leave from the goal line on each.
7. Keep score.

* Time the games. Play to a certain score. Have tournament. Implement rules like only 2" with the puck, only backhand passes, only one pass allowed, etc..[/color]

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=2017071711210417

https://youtu.be/vaCAxq3jmBM

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.730657211177412/10159512344215931/

B4-B6 - Regroup x 4 – 1-0, 2-0 – Pro

B4-B6 - Regroup x 4 – 1-0, 2-0 – Pro

Key Points:
Defenseman must keep skating and pivot from backward to forward. Forward give support on the wall with a target. Everyone on the ice move the pucks. Forwards rebound for the next shooter on the 1-0 and go to the net after passing to the D on the 2-0.

Description:
1. Defense in the middle with pucks, forwards in the four corners and coaches at the blue lines.
2. Option one; D1’s skate backward with the puck from both ends of the circle.
3. F1’s from diagonal corners skate up to the red line and open up for a pass from D1.
4. Coaches give passive pressure at the blue line so F1 fake inside then go wide and shoot.
5. F2’s leave on the whistle from the other diagonal corners and repeat with D2’s.
6. Option two; coach or a player one touch pass to D1 while he skates back then repeat.
7. Option three; coach flip the puck high to D1 as he skates back and gloves the puck in front.
8. Coaches give up the blue line and deny wide entry. F’s read this and cut to the inside.
9. Option four; D’s join the rush, coach pressure wide, F’s delay and pass to D who takes the shot.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170718113933724

https://youtu.be/nZY10MzurHM

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.730661777843622/10159512366065931/

B – Warm-up Drill Routine – Pro

B – Warm-up Drill Routine – Pro

Key Points:

Start practice with quick drills that everyone knows to warm-p with skating agility, passing, shots. Do everything with speed and good habits. Youth hockey players can do a couple of reps to develop skill. Pro’s use the same drills to warm-up and sharpen skills they already have.

Description:
1. Start with 5-0 breakouts at each end.
2. Coach rim the puck in so the goalie has to pass it.
3. Regroup with the coach who rims it the other way.
4. Everyone move pucks to diagonal corners at each end.
5. One end at a time three leave and shoot from the three lanes.
6. First skate straight down - shoot, third skate to the wide lane and shoot. Second agility around the circle then shoot from middle lane.
7. Start from the same place but do the Small Horseshoe 1-0.
8. Stop at the net for a rebound after shooting.
9. Switch corners and repeat the shots from three lanes and the small horseshoe.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170719112155180

https://youtu.be/0gznRR6e34k

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.722469101996223/10159463580945931/

Skill Video – July 2017

Skill Video – July 2017

Youth players work with pro coaches on puck protection, cut backs, edge fakes and catch and release skills.

T2 - Face-off Plays – Youth
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20170718165558347

T1 - Puck Fakes Using Edges – Youth
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170718160818242

T1 - Puck Protection-Catch and Release – Youth
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170719121119282

C3 - Goalie Pass - 3-0 RG - 2-1 – Pro

C3 - Goalie Pass - 3-0 RG - 2-1 – Pro

Key Points:

Shoot the puck in for the goalie to handle from both sides and mix up rims and direct shots on the net. One forward support the D on the regroup on the strong side and the other in the middle. Attack 2-1 with speed and the principle: ‘One high one low, one fast one slow.’ Defense keep the play to one side and slide outside the post if the puck carrier goes past the dot.

Description:

1. Players line up on both sides in the neutral zone.
2. Coach at each blue line shoot the puck in or else either F1 or F2.
3. Goalie stop the rim or shot and make a pass to the D.
4. Breakout 3-0 with D1-F1-F2.
5. D2 follow the play to the blue line and skate backward.
6. F1-F2 regroup with D2.
7. D2 skate and make a pass to either F1-F2.
8. F1-F2 attack 2-1 vs. D1.
9. D2 go back for a pass from the goalie at the other end.
10. Repeat with D2-F3-F4 and D3 follow.

*This same flow can be done 1-1, 2-1, 2-2, 3-2 or 1-2, 2-3 to work on those seldom practiced situations.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170720104535954

https://youtu.be/fA8ccMWjGAw

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.723606491882484/10159469421175931/

T2-C3 - 1-1, 3-1, 4-2 - Pro

T2-C3 - 1-1, 3-1, 4-2 - Pro

Key Points:

D defend the rush and then join the next attack up the ice. Attack with speed.

Description:

1. F1 get a pass from the coach and attack vs. D1.
2. D2 follow the play to the point.
3. F2 follow the rush and get a new puck from the coach.
4. F1-F2-D1 attack 3-1 vs. D2.
5. D3-D4 follow the rush to the point.
6. F3 enter the zone and get a pass from the coach.
7. F1-F2-F3-D2 attack 4-2 vs. D3-D4.
8. F4 and D5 follow the rush.
9. F4 get a pass from the coach and attack 1-1 vs. D5.
10. Continue the sequence of 1-1, 3-1, 4-2.

* The next progression is to turn this into a Transition Game starting with a 1-1, D2-F2 follow the play. D1 make a breakout pass to F2 and F1-D1 join the rush 3-1 vs. D2, F3-D3-D4 follow. D2 make a breakout pass to F3 and join the attack with F1-F2-F3 vs. D3-D4.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20170731125719370

https://youtu.be/Lb-EJTaHA_M

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.724227995153667/10159472432140931/

Drill Section 15 - YouTube Practice Videos

Drill Section 15 - YouTube Practice Videos

Youtube list of links can be found at the link below.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=8130&topic=8139#8139

T1 - D Point Shots-F Scoring-C Face Offs – Pro

T1 - D Point Shots-F Scoring-C Face Offs – Pro

Key Points:

Players go to skill stations led by coaches. Forwards who take face-offs in the middle. Defense shoot at one end. Forwards at one end do in tight scoring drills. Defense face the play when skating sideways to shoot. Head up to read the checker. Make one touch passes for the one timer shot.

Description:

1. Coach pass to point-D1-Skate and pass to D2-D2 skate down lane-D2 back to D1-D1 shoot from mid-point.
2. Coach drops pucks for face-offs in the middle.
3. F1 cut in or go around the net and shoot, then screen the goalie for F2’s shot.
4. Coach pass to D1 who passes across to D2 who shoots. Alternate sides.
5. D1exchange passes with a coach at mid-point then slide and shoot.
6. D1 progress to exchange passes then slide without a puck and one time D2’s pass.
7. Coach rim the puck from the far corner; F1 pick up the rim and cut in or go around net and wrap.
8. Coach pass to D1 from mid-point; D1 across to D2 for a one timer.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20170804122011308

https://youtu.be/1YzvCUkrHPo

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T1-2 - Black Aces Skills- Pro

T1-2 - Black Aces Skills- Pro

Key Points:

Black Aces are players who aren’t dressing for games, coming back from injury, don’t get much ice time or want to work on skills.Target skills for each player and consider whether they are playing in the games or recovering from injury. Do some team play drills together and add competition.

Description:

1. Skate around the circle with the puck and keep the feet moving.
2. Exchange passes with a coach and shoot one timers.
3. Exchange passes with a coach and shoot quickly from the mid slot.
4. Start with puck far blue line-red line-back to blue, skate down and shoot.
5. Coach rims a puck to a forward who picks it up, skates out of the zone and make a quick turn then go in and shoot.
6. Defense agility skate up and back then pass to coach x 3; quick up, counter and wheel.
7. Defense agility skate to the mid slot, get a pass from the coach and wrap the net x 3 each side.
8. Two D and two F regroup x 2, chip in on second regroup and shoot then pass to point x 2 and screen for point shots.

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T1-G-A - Black Aces and Goalie – Pro