A8-D8 - Puck Handling, Individual Practice and Small Area Games - Youth
In this video the players are instructed in the Russian Puck Handling Routine, they go into small groups to practice the technique and the ice is divided into 4 areas in the D8 Formation using dividers. There are 8 nets for small games. Each game has a rule modification so the players practice skills like escape moves or good habits. Now I add the fake shot sequence that is in the Jursinov video. I worked with him the season after this hockey school.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080721131640986
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.777653476477785/10159698733215931
https://youtu.be/ZcQ4ExKXOJ4
A2 - Russian Big Moves Puck Handling – Youth
https://youtu.be/R2Buxx_Fj_M
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D200 Cross Ice Game of 1 on 1 - RB Pro
Key Points:
Offensive player use moves, change of pace, etc. to try and score.
Defensive player maintain defensive side with a tight gap.
Description:
1. Coach shoot the puck in and one player from each team compete.
2. Short shifts of about 20".
3. On change either the coach shoots in another puck, regroup with the goalie or pass to a teammate.
Cross ice game of 1-1 to work on:
a. Role One the player with the puck - puck protection, escape moves, shooting quickly, rebounds.
b.Role 3 the player checking the puck carrier - always stay on the defensive side, maintain tight gaps, stick on the puck, tie up the stick on the rebound and transition to offense.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090817103540217
https://youtu.be/tL3gw5deg0o
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A - Swedish Pro Demonstration of Backward and Transition Skating
Swedish pro's demonstrate the skill of backward and transition skating and a pdf of the exercises they perform.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080723153903566
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C3 - 5 on 2 Forecheck - 4 Attack - RB Pro
Key Points:
Overload the strong side with one player on the weak side for a one- timer or to change sides.
This is the same drill as the last posting but I am focusing on the forecheck. It is a combination of the Torpedo and left wing lock but has some basic principles. A. There are always 4 on the strong side with 3 forechecking and the LD supporting. B. There is always a player on the weak side to back door, one time shoot or pass across to change sides on the attack. C. Players are accountable to cover if they count 4 in front of them or 3 already attacking on the strong side. D. The weak side LW or RD must read that there is danger of a turnover and drop back. E. Everyone backchecks hard thru the middle on turnovers.
Description:
Forecheck
1. Overload on the strong side.
2. Three F's on the left side and RD on weak side.
3. C, RW and RD overload right side, LW on weak side.
4. RD and LW must read and drop back if turnover is possible.
This is an effective way to practice team play. The attacking D plays defense vs the next 5 attackers.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090823163946686
C3 5 on 2 Attack and Forecheck Practice - RB Pro
https://youtu.be/QGg1IUiOdgU
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T2-C3 5 on 2 Four on Attack Pt 1 and Pt 2 - RB Pro
Key Points:
There must be 4 on the attack to be effective. One D must read good possession and then join the play.
Description:
A Part of the 5 on 2
1. Breakout 5 vs 2.
2. Usually the weak side D reads good possession and join the rush inside the circle.
3. The other D support from the strong side middle point.
4. If it looks like a turnover the rushing D or high forward drop back to the point.
T2-C3, 5 on 2 Four on Attack Pt 2
Key Points:
Attack with 4 in the other direction.
Description:
B Part of the 5-2 Drill
1. When the attack is over the coach blows the whistle.
2. Five new players attack vs the 2 D who were just on offense.
3. One D join the rush at least to the top of the circle.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090823163950468
C3 5 on 2 Attack with 4 - RB Pro
https://youtu.be/aKsJckVkDII
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F - A300 Skating Conditioning - RB Pro
Key Points:
Keep the feet moving all the time. The body follows the shoulder turn on crossovers.
Description:
1. Three players leave at a time.
2. Skate full speed around the far circle.
3. Go to the other blue line for the next rep.
4. One group at a time leave.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100915073922633
F - A300 Skating Conditioning - RB Pro
https://youtu.be/700fflObnHw
https://www.facebook.com/tom.molloy.5836/videos/10159697672460931
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B600 - 3 Lane Passing and Shooting - RB Pro
Key Points:
Make one touch passes. Make sure the top hand moves away from the body.
Description:
1. Three players leave and fill each lane.
2. Give and go with playes at far blue line.
3. After the second pass shoot from one lane each.
4. Third player loop back to save ice.
5. Players who just passed now leave the other way.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090901074926133
https://youtu.be/B7ko6eun_FM
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B600 Give and Go and Shoot - Czech Youth
Key Points:
Hard wrist or snap passes. Give a target and call for the puck. Follow the shot for a rebound.
Description:
A. 1 leave and pass across to 2.
B. 2 pass the puck back to 1.
C. 1 make a move then go in and shoot -rebound.
D. 2 leave and pass across to 3.
E. 1 circle back and look for 2's rebound.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100913081036119
https://youtu.be/GkV2wnP0ZFQ
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C3 - 2 on 1 D Join Attack - RB Pro
Key Points:
D make the breakout pass and if there is good possession join the rush.
Easy to progress to a one puck transition game if the new players give passive support above the circles.
Description:
1. F1 pass to D1.
2. D pass to either F1 or F2.
3. F1 and F2 attack vs D2.
4. D1 join the attack making it a 3-1.
5. Repeat in other direction.
Add regroups and dump-ins.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090814073715952
https://youtu.be/jL8FpCCzGbI
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B202 - 3 on 0 Neutral Zone Passes - Pro
Key Point:
Make one touch pass to each player. Face the puck and give a target.
Description:
1. Players line up behind the blue line in 3 lines.
2. On whistle leave and exchange one touch passes in the neutral zone to each player.
3. Attack 3-0 at the original end.
4. Opposite group repeat.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090818155459550
https://youtu.be/uzuhm6xmuNQ
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C3 - 2 on 1 Situation - Both Directions - Pro
Key Points:
This formation can be used for situations from a 1-1 to a 3-2.
Attackers make the first pass early when they gain the zone.
Defender deny breakaways and lateral passes in the scoring area.
Follow shots for the rebound.
Attacking 2 on 1 remember the principle; "One high, one low, one fast, one slow."
Description:
1. D passes to F1. F1 and F2 skate laterally and exchange the puck.
2. Defender close the gap and stay between the attackers.
3. Go the other direction when the puck crosses the blue line.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090818155501847
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090812173648952
https://youtu.be/GN85WFCADgI
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.689552021954598/10159341171850931/
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DT100 Transition Game; 3-2 to 3-3 With Active and Passive Support - RB Pro
Key Points:
F1 supports the D1 and D2 to create a low 3-3 while F2 and F3 wait in the high slot for a breakout pass vs. D3 and D4.
F1 joins F2-F3 attacking 3 on 2 in the nzone.
Description:
1. In this transition game there is a 3-2 in the neutral zone.
2. One forward supports low to make it a 3-3 low.
3. 2 F's on the defensive team and 2 D on the attacking team wait for a breakout pass to go the other way.
4. The low forward joins the attack.
There are two videos of the same game with a pro team filmed on different days.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090803190601255
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090902091317423
https://youtu.be/MEaK0tEp13E
Facebook Video
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=875&topic=875#875
This is a lead-up drill. The 1-1 to 2-2 where the D join and F backcheck is very common. This drill expands to many situations up to a 3-2.
B6, 1-1 to 2-2, 2-1 to 3-3, 2-2 to 4-4 - RB Pro
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=875&topic=875#875
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D400 – 1-1 Battles x 2 – Czech Pro
Key Points:
Put the nets at 45 degrees in each corner. Defender stick on the puck and D side. Attacker protect the puck and use fakes.
Description:
1. Players line up behind the hash.
2. Coach shoots a puck below the goal line.
3. One player from each team battles to score.
4. Play 10-15" alternating corners.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100821114618838
https://youtu.be/pxRKA0VxAKk
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B300 Practice Stations-Skill-Games-HC Dukla Jihlava
Key Points:
Coaches progress from stationary technique instruction to cross ice movement doing the skills.
When insrtucting shooting, insist that they follow the shot for a rebound.
Description:
1. Ice is divided into cross ice stations with a coach at each station.
2. This formation can be used for skating, passing, shooting, checking or any technique.
3. Move from stationary instruction to movement.
4. Games can also be played cross ice or at one net.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100830110013788
I used this stations practice formation for the first part of most on ice sessions. The group was from 8-14 years and we divided them into age and skill groups. One coach at each group reviewed what we had done off ice or in previous practices. This is a great formation to utilize the ice for giving instruction in small groups and progressing from static to moving to games. We progressed from skating to puck handling, to shooting, to passing.
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B600 Small Horseshoe 4 Nets 2 Groups - Czech Youth
Key Points:
Skate before you pass. Follow the shot for rebound. Circle back for next rebound. Give a target.
Description:
1. 2 nets on each goal line.
2. Older group shoot 1' then younger group.
3. #1 skate and pass, then cut across for pass from #2.
4. Follow shot for rebound.
5. Circle back and look for rebound of the next shooter.
6 If done 2-0 pass to the second player who one touches the puck to #1.
7. If done 3-0 pass to second player and 3rd player come in as trailer. (3-0 is better with only one net at each end. The 3rd player stays on the lineup side and skates to the red line then comes in as the trailer.)
8. Options are to shoot and then come out and defend the next attack or to be a deep passing option to give and go for a one timer shot.
* In the video we alternate sides but only use one net at each end. During the camp I did it both ways; one net and two nets at each end.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100830111239380
https://youtu.be/t0lkMoRCrCc
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B2 Alternate Point Shots - Jihlava Pro
Key Points:
Move when you get the puck and shoot. Make hard passes.
Good goalie warm up.
Description:
1. Start with a shot from the point and follow shot.
2. Original shooter get pass from original line.
3. Skate deep arc and pass to opposite point.
4. Repeat from opposite side.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100830105454967
https://youtu.be/K7mqE1wj9sY
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DT100 Continuous 3-2 - HC Jihlava U20
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.
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.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100821122112111
https://youtu.be/xcbokEplsTQ
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Quote by: Koutsi97Full-ice 2-1 transition game to teach transition from defense to offense:
Variation to this full-ice 2-1 transition game with regroup in the NZ.
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DT Full-ice 2-1 Game to Teach Transition from Defense to Offense
Key Points:
- O1 to score a goal and to start backchecking (only to offensive blue line)
- D1 to win the puck, to breakout with O2 and to support O2 in 2-1 against D2
Description:
1. D6 starts the drill behind the goal line by giving breakout pass to O1.
2. D6 supports O1 to attack 2-1 against D1 to above ringette line
3. D1 start at the same time as O1, pivots at the red line and plays 2-1 against D6 and O1
4. after direct attack, O1 plays 1-1 against D1 below the ringette line
5. if D1 wins the puck, he passes to O2 and supports O2 to attack 2-1 against D2
- after save or goal goalie passes to D1, who gives breakout pass to O2
- coach can end the 1-1 after 20s if needed.
Variation to this full-ice 2-1 transition game with regroup in the NZ – diagrams on PDF.
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DT100 Continuous 2-1 - Jihlava U20
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.
Description:
1. Attack 2-1 with D getting support from 2 F's and F's from one D.
2. Defending F1 support low to make it a 2-2 and F2 cover the point.
3. New offensive D join and play point.
4. On transition attack 2-1 thru nzone.
5. Continue flow with new O and D support.
-Continue the flow of 2-1 in nzone and 3-3 at each end.
-Dump-ins and regroups can be added.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100821121443520
https://youtu.be/gToP_2ATK8U
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Quote by: Koutsi97Full ice 2-1 transition game with one puck to teach transition(s):
Variation to full ice 3-2 transition game.
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DT Full ice 2-1 Game with One Puck to Teach Transitions
Key Points:
- O1 and O2 to score (shoot, drive to the net, rebound) and to start fore/backcheck
- D1 to prevent goal (defend the middle of the ice, prevent pass, play stick in front of the goal), win the puck and to breakout to O3 and O4
Description:
1. O1 and O2 starts the drill by receiving a pass from goalie
2. O1 and O2 quickly through NZ and play 2-1 against D1 below the ringette line
3. after puck crosses the blue line O3 and O4 can support D1 above the ringette line
4. D1 tries to win the puck and to pass to O3 or O4, or if puck comes over the ringette line O3 and O4 can start new 2-1 against D2.
- after save goalie passes to D1 and O1 and O2 can forecheck, after goal goalie passes to D1 who passes to O3 and O4
- O1 and O2 can fore/backcheck only to OZ blue line
- coach can stop the 2-1 after 20s and then D1 breakouts to O3 and O4.
Variation to full ice 3-2 transition game - Two additional diagrams on the PDF.
Koutsi97
DT Half ice 1-2 Game With Two Goals to Teach Transition from Defense to Offense in DZ
Key Points:- O1 to dump the puck or to control the puck
- D1 and D2 to hold the blue line, to win the puck quickly and to breakout between the face-off dots
Description:1. D1 starts the drill by shooting the net or dumping puck behind net
2. D2 start at the same time when D1, goalie passes to D1 or D2 or stops the puck
3. O1 read the breakout and times himself for a breakout pass
4. D1 or D2 makes a breakout pass to O1, and then both pivot at blue line to play 1-2 with O1
5. D1 and D2 try to win the puck and skate or pass with the puck through the NZ face-off dots (a goal)
- after save goalie passes to D1 Or D2, after goal D3 and D4 start a new drill
- O1 can be given the option to dump the puck or not, if dumping then O1 should start forechecking and protect the middle of the ice
- coach can put two cones to NZ face-off dots as a goal for D1 and D2
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DT100 Continuous 1-1 - Jihlava U20
The Czech team HC Dukla U20 demonstrates this transition game.
Key Points:
Forward gets support from a defenseman and the D gets support from a forward.
Description:
1. Forwards line up in the neutral zone on one side and D on the other on their offensive side of the red line.
2. Start with a 1-1 and the supporting players join the play when the puck enters the zone and play 2-2.
3. This is a game and not a drill, so no whistles. Original players leave when the puck is carried over the blue line and there is a 1-1 the other way with the players who supported.
4. If the puck is dumped out the players stay on and regroup.
5. Situations up to a 3-2 each way can be practiced with this flow.
6. Keep Score.
This is a video that goes through how to build from a 1-1 to a 3-2 with demo's by college women and elite Pee Wee players.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080719153344585
https://youtu.be/6dypAJTSMQg
DT100 Continuous 1-1 - Dukla U20
https://youtu.be/6dypAJTSMQg
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DT100 Backchecking Transition Game - Czech
Key Points:
Attack quickly and the defender tie up the stick on the rebound then look for the puck.
Description:
Full ice game with the defenders getting support. New attackers have to get the breakout pass inside their zone.
This works on quick passes and attack or the backchecker catches up. The backchecker must tie up sticks on the rebound and don't allow a second shot. The attacker must be quick and follow the shot.
Defender make a breakout pass to the supporting player in the high slot.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080719141212210
https://youtu.be/wvYUcpT-6Ek (Czech team doing two games at once with only F backchecking.)
https://youtu.be/xoHj-6vH7d4
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DT100 Transition Game with F Backchecking x 2 Dukla
Key Points:
The original attacker backcheck and tie up the attacker stick if there is a shot.
Great game to work on speed in the attack and good defensive habits.
Description:
D100 Full Ice x 2 (In this practice there are 2 games happening at the same time with 4 goalies and 2 groups. It is a Czech U20 practice)
1. Start by attacking 1-1.
2. New player give passive support above circles.
3. On breakout pass to supporting player while original attacker backcheck.
4.Supporting player can take away the puck if it comes above the circles.
5. Backcheck hard and tie up the stick on rebounds.
7. Battle for loose pucks.
8. Backchecker make sure there is no second shot and goalie clear the rebound.
This is a great way to practice back pressure quick ups to the forward, taking sticks in the slot, attacking quickly. It is a core game that I like to play the day before a regulation game because it reviews so many good habits.
https://youtu.be/wvYUcpT-6Ek
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100821114214589
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.695696544673479/10159362186690931/
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DT - Half ice 1-1 G with Two Goals to Teach Transition from Defense to Offense in DZ - Koutsi97
Key Points:
- D1 to breakout with the puck to the middle of the ice by skating
- O1 to start the back-check
Description:
1. D1 starts by dumping the puck behind the net (goalie to stop)
2. D1 skates to the puck and drive skates to middle ice
3. O1 reads the breakout and times himself for a breakout pass from the D1
4. D1 follows the pass, pivots, closes the gap and plays 1-1 with O1
5. if D1 wins the puck, he tries to skates to NZ through the faceoffs dots (a goal)
- after save goalie passes to D1, after goal D2 start the drill again, coach stops the drill after 20s
- coach can put two cones to the faceoffs dots as a goal if needed
Koutsi97
DT - Half ice 2-1 Game to Teach Transition from Defense to Offense in DZ - Koutsi97
Key points:
- O1 and O2 to score AND back-check( player /w puck; threat to score, shoot, player /wo puck; drive to the net, rebound)
- D1 to win the puck and give breakout pass (quickly to open ice and pass)
Description:
1. goalie start by passing to O1
2. O1 skates to center and passes to O2
3. D1 start at the same time as O1, pivots and closes the gap
4. O1 and O2 play 2-1 against D1
5. D1 tries to win the puck and give a breakout pass to O3 or O4
- after save or goal, the goalie passes to D1 who continues breakout to O3 or O4
- after 20s coach whistles and next O's starts the drill again
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DT4 - Pass Low - Plays from Point 1-1 to 3-3 - Dukla
Key Points:
Pass to low man on transition and goals must oringinate from the point. Tips, screens shots, one timers. All players must move when they get the puck.
Description:
1. Play from 1-1 to 3-3.
2. When defenders regain the puck they must pass below the goal line.
3. Low player may pass to anyone.
4. Goals must come from point plays like shots or passes.
5. All players must either one touch pass or shoot or else move when they get the puck. i.e. no standing for 2" then passing.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100821120758557
https://youtu.be/uyYC1GcN9gc
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A - How the Russian Learn to Stick Handle
I have posted this before but thought I should put it here because it goes well with the Russian Big Moves warm up since I learned that from Juhani Wahlsten who watched Jursinov while he was coaching in Turku, Finland. They are old adversaries, playing each other in the Olympics, coaching vs each other internationally and both are in the IIHF Hall of Fame. Now they are close friends and share ideas on how to coach. I am lucky enough to be let in on the methods by Juuso and then I coached with Jursi and Austria. He came one week a month to do skills sessions M-W with the pro's and T-Th with the development group.
IIHF Hall of Fame Russian Coach Teaches U20 and U17 Players Moves and Fakes
Vladimir Jursinov is the most famous skills coach in the world. He has helped over 65 players get to the NHL. He was Tikhonovs assistant with the Soviets, the 98 Russian Olympic coach and assistant every Olympics up to 06. Here is how the Russian learn to puck handle. It is U20 and U17 aged players. The ones with the fancier helmets are pro players.
. Fake a slapshot and go around opponent on the backhand side.
. Fake a slapshot and go around opponent on the forehand side.
. Fake a slapshot and then do a backhand tight turn around opponent.
. Fake a slapshot and reach out like you are going around the opponent on your forehand and then pull the puck quickly to your backhand and go around opponent.
- Handle the puck all around your body with loose shoulders and head fakes.
- Watch the videos to see many more options.
A - Puck Handling Sequence - Led by Russian Olympic Coach
https://youtu.be/_fdGBVje39s
A - Vladimir Jursinov Skills 1
https://youtu.be/RjL-LS9uyeE
A - Vladimir Jursinov Skills 2
https://youtu.be/XDiAjUvjnbU
A - Vladimir Jursinov Skills 3
https://youtu.be/HWZS9Ck3uCo
A - Vladimir Jursinov Skills 4
https://youtu.be/b1kS4LgRbpg
A200 - Skating and Puck Handling - Yashin at Finnish HS
https://youtu.be/ODq1cq-Z8_I
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