T2-4 Power Play and Penalty Killing Philosophies
Specialty Team Practices
I have made video of Detroit, Salzburg Red Bulls and the Flames practicing specialty teams. They all have a common way to practice specialty teams but have their own philosophies on the power play and penalty kill. The Red Bulls are coached by a long time NHL coach Pierre Page and the assistant coach is Reijo Routsalainen who was an offensive defenseman in the NHL for Edmonton, NY and the Devils. He led the Rangers in scoring one season.
They all start with either an overload or a slot set power play and move into a 1-3-1.
Here are some of the philosophies I see.
Detroit:
Power play has lots of motion and rotating positions. They always have a good screen in front of the goal and will move the puck from side to side behind the net.
Penalty killing they overload the corner with all four players if the puck is dumped in and there is a battle. A D on the puck, puck side F drops down along the wall, middle F is near the dot and the net D stays with his man. The forwards stay on their side of the ice and the middle F will go to the puck side if the pass is to that side and the weak side F will be in the middle. They pressure on loose pucks with the stick always leading and on the puck. Good sticks all of the time.
Detroit specialty team practice.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/video.php?n=20101206083505234
Detroit coach talking about the PK.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/video.php?n=20080728091912493
on ice demo
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/video.php?n=20080719161205559
Red Bulls
The Red Bulls want to move the puck as quickly as possible and always shoot when there is an opening. On the pk the closest defender pressures with the stick on the puck and they constantly rotate, so a D could end up at the point. They skate in straight lines always from the net out and have sticks in the passing lanes.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/video.php?n=20090806144404128
The Flames
Flames move into a 1-3-1 diamond but don’t have as much rotation of positions or one touch passing.
On the penalty kill they try to do a fall under when the puck is at the mid-point and the forward will chase a puck sideways and get caught when the pp passes right back to the middle because the F’s are constantly switching sides. They play solid when the puck is low.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/video.php?n=20130313091238819
So every team has similarities and differences.
I like the way Detroit overloads the play in the corner and the weak side F covers the player in the mid slot when the puck is at the half wall. I like the way the Red Bulls skate in straight lines and pressure the puck. My view is when the puck is passed to the side for the one timer that either the F or the D on that side block and the player who covered mid point drop down to cover the middle player and take away the pass across.
So the question is: What is your philosophy and why and then ‘How do you teach it to your team.’
TomM
TomM
T2 – D400 – Diamond 1-3-1 Power Play - Pro
Key Points:
Players on the sides be on their off wings for one timer shots. Rotate positions and create constant movement. One timer shots are most effective from the dot and lower.
Description:
1. Outwork the defenders with one extra attacker battling for loose pucks.
2. When the puck is at the half-boards the player in front should support from the goal line.
3. When the puck is at the mid-point move into a 1-3-1.
4. The player in the middle give close support to the players at on each side and the mid-point.
5. Move the puck quickly with one touch passes that beat one defender unless a seam opens for a cross-ice pass that beats two defenders.
6. Either the player or the puck moves at all times.
7. Mid-point player always look to shoot first and miss the shot blocker. Pass when there is no shot.
8. Create rebounds and then outnumber the defenders in the slot.
9. Attack in waves with constant rotation, quick passes and shots to continually create open passing and shooting lanes.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130315091545906
T2-4 - D400 PP and PK 5-4 – Pro
https://youtu.be/3GX5ewD7u90
T2-4 D400 PK and PP Rotation Detroit – Pro
https://youtu.be/C7uJNHDJpNM
T2-4 D400 Specialty Team Situations – Pro
https://youtu.be/pBr5QkfUQoU
T2 4 D400 BO 5 4 PP PK Czech U20
https://youtu.be/oEhu_kAqvCY
T2-4 - D400 - 5-4 - Russian U20
https://youtu.be/WASWO1FYIgw
T2-4 - D400 - 5-4 - Russian U20
https://youtu.be/WASWO1FYIgw
TomM
T2 - D400 - Spread 2-1-2 Power Play 5 on 3 - Pro
Key Points:
Either the player or the puck moves. Set up on the off wing for one timers. Rotate positions. One touch passes, one timer shots, pouncing on rebounds produce goals.
Description:
1. Start with a face-off and allow the offense to win the draw.
2. Set up with two players just above the goal line, two at the top of the circles and one in the middle.
3. Point men can start on the strong side and cross to the off wing side to set a moving one timer.
4. The player in the middle should screen when the puck is at the point and slide back near the hash marks when the puck is low to set up for one timer and allow room for back door pass. They can stay for a quick jam is also.
5. The key is to become a threat when you have the puck and switches and screens away from the puck.
6. Some teams have the two low players below the goal line. This causes the pk. to turn their backs and is very effective for setting up one timers and walk-outs.
7. Make passes that beat one defender or through seams to the other side for one timers.
8. Outwork the penalty killers.
9. The goal when practicing the PP is for a shot every 3 seconds. It is not keepaway. The purpose of a power play is to Produce Rebounds.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130314090228874
https://youtu.be/CFjhcPaGxV0
TomM
T2-4 - D400 Specialty Team Practice – Pro
Key Points:
Team is in two colours or four colours. Skate in straight lines from the net out when killing penalties and only laterally when checking the puck carrier. Sticks in the passing lanes, stick on the puck. Shin pads in front of the puck on shots. On the power play either the puck or player move and rotate positions away from the puck.
Description:
1. Half the team at each end and rotate between pp and pk when the play is at the other end.
2. Start with the coach spotting the puck or with a face-off.
3. The coach put in a new puck when the puck is out of play.
4. Practice all of the options with everyone getting shots.
5. Penalty killers rotate with a diamond vs. a diamond power play and a box when the puck is on the wall or low.
6. Power play create 2 on 1’s and one timer shots.
7. Penalty kill deny shots from the middle first and move to shooters on the sides.
8. This rotation can also be used to practice low zone even strength situations.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130313091238819
https://youtu.be/3GX5ewD7u90
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.808151593427973/10159810779195931
TomM
B600 - 2-0 – Pro
Key Points:
Quick hard passes, pass while skating, give a target, face the puck, stay onside.
Description:
1. Players line up at the four blue lines on the boards.
2. Red 1 leave and pass to either Blue 1 or 2.
3. Return pass is made to Red 1 or 2.
4. Reds make one or two passes and shoot.
5. Follow the shot for a rebound.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2013031209411766
https://youtu.be/zcMWtv43fAs
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.808139150095884/10159810696955931
TomM
D200 - 1 on 1 - Puck Handling Game - Youth
I just got back from my hockey skills class.
Today we had 6 beginner level players and 6 more advanced level. Half in Red and half in green. We did a lot of puck handling and skating agility and then they played this puck handling game.
- 2 small nets across ice from each other just inside the outside of each circle.
- 1 player on and the other two at the blue line.
- start with NHL touch face-off.
Sequence:
- if you get scored on you get the puck out of the net and pass to a team mate on the side who attacks 1-1 vs. the player who scored, who must skate to his half of the ice before defending.
- If you score vs. everyone then rotate by passing to the side.
- To score you must get at least to the face-off dot and the net is just inside the circle (no chicken shots from far out-you have to dangle to score)
Options we did.
- players on the side are jokers and you can pass to them.
- 2-2 with the same rules.
It was nothing short than a GREAT puck handling exercise. I saw them pulling moves in the games that I have recently showed them.
TomM
This drill is run by a Slovakian coach with the second division pro team. There aren't many players on the ice. It was targeted for the goalies.
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G-C3 - Goalie Passing-Regroup -1 on 1 - RB Pro 2
Key Points:
Face the puck at all times and give a target. Forward shoot so the goalie can catch it and then make a pass.
Description:
1. D1 pass to the F who regroups with D2.
2. D2 pass to F who skates over the blue line and shoots so the goalie can catch the puck.
3. Goalie pass to D1.
4. D1 pass to F and follow the attack.
5. F attack vs. D2.
6. If D2 breaks up the rush then attack vs. D1.
7. Blue group repeat on the other side in the opposite direction when the attack is finished.
*With a large group this could be done from both sides at once and with 2 F's.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090820172447304
https://youtu.be/QcB-0sgl-rI
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.810884016488064/10159820925010931
TomM
T2 - B5 Breakout 5-0 Attack 3-2 - Kazakhstan W
Key Points:
On the breakout either the player or the puck moves right away. Face the puck and give a target.
Description:
1. Line up at far blue line.
2. Coach pass to D who go D to D and back to coach who shoots puck in.
3. Five players break out.
4. Turn back at the red line and the three F attack the two D 3 on 2.
5. Play out the 3-3 until the whistle.
6. Next group repeat.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130302100813921
https://youtu.be/aAmvQbFuEJ8
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.810880436488422/10159820912925931
TomM
T4 - 5-2 Forecheck and Regroup - Czech U17
Key Points:
Teaching method for instructing the forecheck so all the players understand. This can be used to teach any forecheck.
Description:
1. Two defenders are at the top fo the circle and five attackers in the neutral zone.
2. Start with 2 D who skate forward to the blue line and then backward.
3. The coach dumps the puck in and 5 players forecheck vs. the 2 D and two coaches who are outlets along the boards.
4. When the D pass to a coach, or on a goal the puck is dumped down to the far blue line where the attackers regroup and attack 5-2.
5. Play until the attack is finished.
* Rotate so all the lines and D pairs practice.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130228092314602
https://youtu.be/W4Mt15s0wd4
https://youtu.be/2Un67HHK3qc
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.810272866549179/10159818673385931
TomM
DT400 - Multiple Situations in Small and Smaller Area - U18 G
Key Points:
This SAG goal is to practice READING Game Situations by constantly changing the situation from 1-3 on offense or defense at once. Set one net up on the goal line below the face-off dot facing up ice and the other net facing the corner just inside the circle. The game is continuous and thecoach shoot in a new puck on a goal.
Description:
A. Blue 1 and 2 attack Red 1 and 2 in the corner and Blue 3 and 4 attack Red 3 and 4 from the red line.
B. Coach whistles and Red 1 and 2 carry the puck out to the red line and attack the other net vs. Blue 3 and 4.
C. Coach shoots in a new puck and Red 5 and 6 attack vs. Blue 1 and 2 in the corner. Red 3 and 4 return to the line.
*Option: Vary the number of players from 1 to 3 and switch up who starts on offense half way through the game. 1-1, 2-2, 1-2, 2-2, 1-3, 2-3, 3-3, 3-2, 3-1
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130227102348384
https://youtu.be/ummQ4h0uLI8
https://www.facebook.com/groups/631135947796206/permalink/686837685559365/
TomM
DT100 - 2-2 with Regroup - U18 F - Pro
Key Points:
This transition game has active support from offensive jokers at the point and then the original defenders follow the attack and there is a regroup in the neutral zone before crossing the offensive blue line. Progress to the attacking team regroup with the original defenders on a whistle. Supporting point men stay at the point and only get the puck for one second before passing or shooting. they defend the breakout. Coach may or may not whistle.
If there is a turnover the defenders attack the other way vs. the two attackers.
Description:
1. Blue 1-2 attack vs. Red 1-2.
2. Blue 3-4 support the attack as active jokers at the point.
3. Jokers can shoot or pass but not go in deep.
4. On transition Red 1-2 attack vs. Blue 3-4 and Blue and Red 3-4 follow attack.
5. Red 1-2 regroup with Red 3-4.
6. Continue the rush R1-2 vs. B3-4.
7. R3-4 support as Jokers at the point.
8. Continue this sequence with Blue 5-6 supporting and regrouping with the next rush.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130226091128433
https://youtu.be/DnUD11AdVps
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.810243766552089/10159818609375931
Pro's regroup on a whistle.
DT100 Continuous 2-2 with Regroup - Pro B
https://youtu.be/bttUl8sHzC8
TomM
This is a great drill/game that my assistant coach Sean ran at practice. (any High School College or Jr. team looking for an up and coming 30 year old Fireman coach - Sean is your man.) I did the video with the movie maker so it has descriptions.
D400 Random Reading Game Playing Roles - U18 F
Key Points:
Players must read their game playing role from: 1 - carry the puck, 2 – support on offense, 3 – closest player check the puck carrier, 4 – cover players away from the puck. Always see the puck and the player they are covering.
Description:
Situation One
1. Players are first divided into teams and one passes in the neutral zone while the other defends from inside the blue line.
2. One player attacks from the neutral zone on each coaches whistle vs. one defender. (Shoot original puck out of the zone.)
3. Each whistle produces progressively increasing situations as players stay in the zone with attackers trying to score and defenders playing man to man defense.
Situation Two
1. This progresses to half of each team in neutral zone and defending zone.
2. In the neutral zone they play keep-away and whomever has the puck when the whistle blows attacks and the opposite team must recognize they are on defense and a new defender plays the 1-1 while the players already in the zone adjust to either offensive or defensive roles.
3. Continue attacking from the neutral zone until everyone is has attacked.
4. Keep score.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130224105906619
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.686822675560866/10159331883365931/
D400 Random Reading Game Playing Roles - U18 F
https://youtu.be/_0vPBnalL7U
TomM
D200 - 2-2 - Shoot Either Net – U18F - Russian U18 F
I have posted the pro's doing a similar game but we added some rules like skate behind the net and passes to jokers, as well as pass to teammate on the whistle.
Key Points:
Quick reading the rush and change the point of attack. Need quick feet and quick thinking. Get defenders to commit then change direction. No reaching penalties.
Description:
1. Two teams on blue line with one at each half.
2. Extra players along the blue line are jokers and they can pass or shoot.
3. Play with only one puck in the playing area.
4. Players can score at either end.
5. Pass to teammate on the whistle.
6. Players skate behind their own net on the whistle.
7. Keep score and leave the pucks in the net after a goal. Coach shoot in a new puck.
* Alternative is to play from 1-1 to 5-5 with the same rule that you can score on either net.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130213165527958
https://youtu.be/nlYW_IeZDRs
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.809693363273796/10159816207130931
D200 2-2 Shoot Either Net-Pro
https://youtu.be/gKSjp9hJonQ
D200 - Shoot Either Net RG Coach - Russian U18 F
https://youtu.be/_UHGrNxfzto
TomM
D200 - 3-3 - 3-2-1 Pucks - U18 F
This is another game where players must read the ever changing situation. I posted a similar game before but the video wasn't very good and now we line up across the blue line and start by skating behind the net.
Key Points:
-Players can only shoot when the goalie is ready.
-No empty net goals.
-Situation continually changes as goals are scored and players have to read odd and even man numbers.
Description:
1. Players line up outside the blue lines.
2. Coach shoots in 3 pucks.
3. Players race for pucks and battle to score and defend.
4. Leave puck in the net after a goal and play with 2 pucks then 1 puck.
5. Pass pucks remaining to teammates on whistle.
4. Hustle out of the zone on the whistle and play 20-30 seconds only.
6. Count the pucks in the net after to determine the winning team.
* Option is to pass to teammates on the blue line. Another option is to skate behind the nets to start.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20111005185636266
https://youtu.be/jgUexDVf8c0
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.809680529941746/10159816138875931
TomM
DT100 - Read-Act to Situation 1-1 to 3-3 - U18 F
This is a transition game my asst. coach Sean Kibyuk ran that requires decision making by the players and is a great example of how transition games can be used to teach the game and free the Coach to coach.
Key Points:
Transition game where the players must read the ever changing situations and act to make them even. Transition happens on a turnover, a goal or the goalie freezes the puck. The closest player support to create an even situation.
Description:
A. B1-2-3 attack R1-2-3.
B. R5-6 support the attack and B4 the defenders.
C. On transition B4 attack R4-5 and B1-2-or 3 support the attack making it 2-2.
D. Blue Coach sends B5 to support the attack.
E. Red Coach sends R6-7 to support defense.
F. On transition R6-7 attack B5 and B1 or B2 read the outnumber situation and backcheck to make it a 2 on 2.
G. Coaches continue to randomly send 1 to 3 players to support.
H. Players read the situation and support to make it a 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 attack.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2013022010052621
https://youtu.be/bW6JJQt8n3w
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.809667603276372/10159816096355931
TomM
T3 - Defensive Skills - Playing Without the Puck - Sweden
This is a link to a Swedish presentation on playing Role 3 and 4 situations. Defensive 1 on 1's. Either covering the player with the puck or the player away from the puck. There are good game examples and I will add an attachment with drills to practice the situations.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080720174247387
TomM
D100 - Scrimmage Full Ice – Alternate Ends - U18 F
Key Points:
Take short shifts and play with good habits. Move the puck to players in better position than you. On defense play tight gaps and everyone cover an attacker.
Description:
1. Play 3 on 3 with the extra players on the bench.
2. Scoring team get the puck right away and attack the other net. Defenders must rush back to the red line before they can check the players.
3. Keep score and play games to 3 and situations like of 2 out of 3 series.
4. If you have at least 16 players play some 4-4 or with at least 20 skaters 5-5 as long as the pace of the game is intense.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130216093006572
https://youtu.be/Q3alpxeNiQU
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.809091026667363/10159813992455931
TomM
A200 - Agility Skate - Pass - Shoot - U18F
Key Points:
First player skate at full speed with the puck. Pass hard and give a target for the return pass. Hit the net and follow the shot for a rebound. Keep the head up all of the time. Players leave on their own when the player in front crosses the far blue line.
Description:
1. Leave with a puck from diagonal corners.
2. Transition skate hard around the face-off dot back to the blue line and up to the red line.
3. Stop at the red line.
4. Around the bottom of the circle while facing the far end.
5. Pass to 2 on the goal line and get a return pass.
6. Shoot.
7. Follow the shot for a rebound.
8. Skate to the goal line to give and go with the next attacker.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130213105522431
https://youtu.be/PGFTSQjWoLE
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.809083393334793/10159813961195931
TomM
DT100 - 1-1 - 2-2 - 3-3 with Turn-back - U18 F
Key Points:
Attack with speed and create a gap by turning back and then up. Defenders must mirror the attackers to maintain a tight gap. Only use the 1-1 to teach the technique and the flow and then move to larger numbers to achieve a good work/rest ratio. 1-1 could be done on both sides and ten full ice for a 2-2 and up.
Description:
1. R1-R2 attack vs. B1-B2.
2. R3-R4 support when the puck crosses the red line.
3. R1-R2 cut back before crossing the blue line and B1-B2 keep a tight gap.
4. R3-R4 can shoot or pass within 1" but not go in deep. R1-R2 play low 2-2.
5. On transition B1-B2 attack R3-R4 and repeat sequence.
6. B3-B4 support from the line-up.
Alternatives:
A. R1-R2 regroup with R3-R4.
B. Vary the situations with between 1 and 3 players supporting from the line-up.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130213165526595
https://youtu.be/8sCtqQE2ORM
TomM
This is such an important exercise to learn how to separate the movement of the upper and lower body as well as incorporate head and shoulder fakes. Most North Americans generally are very stiff in the upper body. Two IIHF Hall of Fame coaches, Juhani Wahlsten of Finland and Vladimir Yursinov of Russia were running the hockey school in Finland in this video. They had Yashin, who had just been the NHL player of the year demonstrating the exercises. Later in the video Finnish coaches lead young players.
If you are going to add anything from this site to your practices these exercises should be done all of the time in all levels. When I was coaching in Austria Yursinov came one week per month and led the pro's in these exercises during the morning skill sessions. There are videos on this site with showing leading some of the practices.
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A200 Big Moves _ Russian Warm-up
Key Points:
Increase the size of the moves by reaching as far as possible with the puck. Separate the movement of the upper and lower body by skating away from the puck. Players must be able to handle the puck under control around and through their body.
Description:
- Skate away from the puck. Skate right reach left and skate left and reach right. - Reach as far forward and back as you can using the top hand.
-Put the puck from the stick to inside and outside edges back to the stick.
-Move puck from behind to front through skate forehand and backhand.
-Escape moves backward with the puck and tight turns each way.
-Fake a shot and go left then right. Spin on backhand.
-Touch each knee while skating. - Yo-yo the puck give it and take it away. - Toe drag fake inside and pull the puck back while sliding back. - Bring the puck from behind to in front through the skates on forehand. - Bring the puck from behind to in front through the skates on backhand. - Skate fake inside and go outside.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080722140651119
A200 - Puck Handling Big Moves Exercises – Finland
https://youtu.be/PUCcyDGuYhI
A200 - Puck Handling Sequence - Russian Olympic Coach – Jursinov
https://youtu.be/_fdGBVje39s
A200 - Skating and Puck Handling - Yashin and Finnish HS
https://youtu.be/ODq1cq-Z8_I
A200 - Big Moves Led by 3 Players – Jasper Camp
https://youtu.be/b_t1-VDcO1c
TomM
Mike Johnston on using Games to Teach the Game
MIke Johnston a former university, major junior head coach and NHL asst. coach does a great job in an on ice demonstration of using games to teach the game. It was at a coach seminar in Vienna. I coached one season with Mike as assistants at the U of Calgary and we were both head coaches in a men's college hockey league before that.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080719131254145
TomM
DT100 - 2 on 2 Backchecking Game - Nzone Regroup - U18 F
Key Points:
Supporting players play like wingers at the top of the circles. Give targets, face the puck and make all plays while skating. Create a 2-1 vs. the widest defender.
Description:
1. R1-R2 attack vs. B1-B2.
2. B3-B4 support at the top of the circles.
3. Goal, frozen puck or transition B1- or B2 pas to either B3 or B4.
4. B3 and B4 skate over the red line and then regroup with either B1 or B2.
5. B1-B2 hinge and pass to B3 or B4.
6. R3-R4 attack vs R1-R2.
7. Continue this flow with R3 and R4 supporting at the top of the circles.
https://youtu.be/dpHj31sRUx0
TomM
DT100 Continuous 1-1, D Join Attack - U18 F
Key Points:
The defender make a pass and jump into the play right away. The new defender has to realize that it is a late developing 2-1 and the attackers must make a play early before the defenders get support.
Description;
a. Start with #2 attacking vs #1.
b. #3 support on defense and #4 support the attack.
c. After a goal or a defensive breakout #3 attack vs #4.
d. The original defender #1 join the attack (#2 return to the lineup when the puck crosses the blue line.) This creates a 2-1 in the neutral zone.
e. #5 and 6 join the play after the attack crosses the blue line and actively play a 3-2. #6 play the offensive point position.
f. After a goal or breakout continue the flow with 5 vs 6 and 4 joining the rush.
You can run this game with all players playing F and D or if you have D joining the F could line up on one side and the D on the other side in the nzone.
Starting with a 2-1 and two players supporting the D and one the attack would make a 3-3 on the original attack and a 3-1 in the nzone and a 4-3 in the offensive zone.
Starting with a 2-2 attack and the offense getting support from 2 D and the defense from 2 F it would make a 4-4 on the original attack. One D joining the rush makes a 3-2 in the nzone and a 5-4 at each end. (D stay up on the attack)
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130209093428688
https://youtu.be/GH0qDr5qd24
TomM
Lately I have been working on putting the site into a consistent format and making sure the pdf's have diagrams and video links and the videos are in the proper place and have diagrams and descriptions in the Daily Drill section. These skating videos are excellent and have been mentioned before but I want to put them together. They are an excellent resource for both beginner and advanced skating.
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A - Skating Programs from Finland and Minnesota
This is a four part series of skating instruction from Finland. It is an excellent resource.
A2 - Hockey Skating from Finland 1
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=200807230709354
https://youtu.be/wWK4KSGzw6o
A2 - Skating Skills from Finland 2
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080723070937777
https://youtu.be/yZtYAWGWkLQ
A2 - Skating from Finland 3
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080723113213565
https://youtu.be/EDucC8RcDfg
A2 - Skating Skills from Finland 4
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2008072311321856
https://youtu.be/CMbX7hRAQag
A2 - Skating Balance and Agility from Finland
https://youtu.be/q7SIxhj_Oco
A300 - Finnish Skating Skills
https://youtu.be/C4RBWxMVE54
Another great resource for teaching skating was done by Minnesota Hockey. It is a 30 minute video of how to teach skating technique.
A3 - Skating from Minnesota
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080723153914850
https://youtu.be/ltf96WnAdKw
TomM
B500 One Timers, Shots and Breakaways - Czech U17
Key Points:
Practice individual skills with the thought that someone is checking you. Add dekes, feints and moves before taking a shot or making a pass.
Desciption:
1. Breakaways from the top of the circle.
2. Point shots with movement.
3. One-timers with fakes before passing.
4. Shots from the slot but skate and make fakes before taking the shot.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20121231223138806
B500 One Timers and Breakaways - Czech U17
https://youtu.be/21zACOoqK_s
TomM
B6 Defense Shooting Options - U18F
Key Points:
Move into a shooting lane and keep the eyes up so you know where the defenders are. Miss the defender coming to the block.
Description:
a. 1 pass to 2 and 2 pass back to 1.
b. 1 pass to 3 and 3 pass back to 1.
c. 1 pivot and pass back to 3.
f. 3 skate to mid point and shoot and 1 screen.
h. Rotate 1 go to point and 3 leave, 2 move to shooting point and repeat sequence with 4 passing to 1.
Sequence of Shots:
1. Shoot to score.
2. Shoot for a rebound.
3. Shot pass.
4. Shoot wide for a rebound off the boards.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130201151812565
https://youtu.be/5unfqfPHnR8
TomM
B202 - Regroup 1-0, 2-0 Pass Options – Pro
Key Points:
Give a target and face the puck. Pass hard and lead the player so he doesn’t have to slow down. Shoot and rebound and either screen or rebound for the next shooter. Stay onside on the 2-0.
Description:
1. Players face each other across the neutral zone lined up with the dots.
2. Start with R1 passing ahead to B2 who passes over to B3. This pattern happens with B1 to R2 to R3 at the same time.
A. B3 make a cross ice pass to R1 who faces the play on the far wing and goes in for a shot.
B. R3 pass to B1 who mirrors the puck from the middle lane and goes wide for a shot.
C. R3 pass to R1 who mirrors the puck from the middle lane - attack wide. R2 join attack after passing across.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130201092546814
B202 - Regroup 1-0, 2-0 Pass Options - Pro
https://youtu.be/JUKX55yFC4E
TomM
When teaching team play sometimes the coach has the opposition D pass all the way to the other D in order to simulate a turn over, so the players go from thinking forecheck to getting back to support a regroup. The Finn Jalonen did the same thing off a low zone face-off in another drill to simulate a turnover where the players had to get onside and regroup in the neutral zone before attacking.
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C300 - Breakout, Double Regroup 5-2 Back Hard - Pro
Key Points:
Do everything at full speed. Get to the big ice and pass wide. Face the puck always and give a target. D must read where the forecheck pressure comes from. Attack with 4 in the scoring area.
Description:
1. Extra players wait on the bench.
2. Dump the puck in and either two coaches or extra players forecheck.
3. Blue D go breakout with Blue Forwards then forecheckers leave.
4. Blue forwards pass to Red D in the neutral zone.
5. Red D regroup and pass to the Blue D.
6. Blue D hinge and regroup with the Blue Forwards.
7. Blues attack 5-2 vs. Red D with one D joining the rush.
8. Race back to the middle circle on the whistle.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130201153051369
https://youtu.be/OtSIYSE2ox0
TomM
B500 - Partner Wrist Passes - Czech U17
Key Points:
Technique practice. Stick is square to the puck, hands relaxed. Make good hard and flat passes. The puck rotates toward the end of the blade.
Description:
1. Partners work on passing in various areas of the ice.
2. Use wrist passes.
3. Load and fire: wind up, produce force, release, follow through at the target.
4. Forehand, backhand and saucer passing technique can be practiced in the same way.
If you expect good performance in games then you must pay attention to technique details.
*Goalies warm up with crease skating.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20121231222118851
B500 - Partner Wrist Passes - Czech U17
https://youtu.be/YGDoGb7jQio
TomM
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