B6 3-0 - Horseshoe
Key Points:
This is a timing drill where the players must face the puck and give the stick and skates as a target. Give hard firm passes. Do the drill from both sides.
Description:
1. #1 carry the puck down the ice and shoot - rebound. 2 and 3 follow and time their support.
2. #1 get a new puck (or a pass from the line) and pass to #2 and follow the pass.
3. #2 pass to #3 and follow the pass.
4. #3 shoot and both 2 and 3 rebound.
5. Coach (or first player in line) pass to 1 while 2 and 3 screen.
*you can add give and goes with the far corner or other passes.
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DT400 - 2-2 Defenders Get Support - College W
Key Points:
This transition game works on all 4 playing roles. It is a great way to teach the nzone regroup if the players regroup with the coach. Progress to regrouping with the players who follow the play into the zone. Insist on facing the puck, giving a target and making the breakout easy for the defenders. In the zone you can focus on the attack or defending principals. This is a great game when you only have one goalie. If two goalies they can alternate defending.
Description:
The players can be lined up in the order they go or better in the C3 formation with one team on each side behind the blueline.
1. 2/3 ice game of Attack-Defend-Breakout.
2. Attack 1-1, 2-2, 3-3 or in an odd number situation.
3. Player in line follow the play and give passive support above the circles to the defending team.
4. Attackers try to score and defenders defend. On a goal or after a breakout is made to the supporting players they go in the other direction.
5. Original players backcheck through the nzone and prepare to defend.
6. Regroup with one or two coaches and give good support filling each lane.
7. Coach pass to the regrouping players who now attack the original end vs the original attacking players. The original defenders go back to the lineup.
Options:
-regroup a second time.
-to practice the forecheck dump the puck in.
-next supporting players take the regroup pass instead of the coaches and pass to the other team and then follow the play.
-practice the full ice breakout by dumping the puck in instead of passing to the coach or players.
-odd man situations.
https://youtu.be/JFEiJsm6_9c
DT400 – Continuous 2-2 – Defenders get Support – College W
https://www.facebook.com/tom.molloy.5836/videos/10159283641495931
DT400 – Continuous 2-2 – D Supported by 2 Players – College W
https://www.facebook.com/tom.molloy.5836/videos/10159283641495931
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C3 - 15 Goal 3-0 3-1, 3-2 - U18 F
Key Points:
Forwards create 2-1 situations with close support and speed. One player always hard to the net on a middle drive on a shooting play and a wide drive if they are open. Headman the puck and move through the neutral zone quickly and make the first pass in the offensive zone early.
Defenders must talk and identify coverage. Protect the middle of the ice and only play the puck carrier if he is vulnerable. Give the shot from the outside. Jam the trailer with legs in the shooting lane and stick in the passing lane. It is critical to have tight gaps and not just back in.
Description:
Players are lined up along the boards in the C3 formation. Have 2 colours of jerseys and play one team vs the other if you have enough players. You can have D on one side and F on the other or they can wait on the side they will be playing.
1. Three forwards take a puck and attack 3-0. The attack is over when the puck is over the goal line. (unless the coach wants a cycle and a shot).
2. Use the same puck and go the other way attacking 3-1 vs a D from the other colour. (coach puts in a new puck if there is a goal).
3. Attack 3-2 in the original direction.
4. Three F from the other coloured team attack 3-0 on the vacant end.
5. Repeat sequence.
6. Coach time how long it takes to score 15 goals. (or how many goals in a certain time)
7. F can score on rebounds above the goal line .
8. Keep a record of the time it takes.
9. Next time if it takes longer the G and D win.
10. Next time if it takes less time to score 15 the F win.
An idea for coaches is to make a drill page by pasting the text and then the diagram on a word processor and printing it up. Make a pdf for everyone and it is even better. I will attack an example.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=2013012209054791
https://youtu.be/XEzo7LCXkN0
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.758010808442052/10159625764430931
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E1 - Two Shot Shootout - Czech Youth
Key Points:
Players should come in and make a hard move and shoot. The general rule on a breakaway is if the goalie is out far deke and if he backs in shoot.
Description:
1. Teams lines up across from each other and the pucks are in the middle circle.
2. One player from each team leaves and shoot at opposite ends.
3. The same players turn back and get another puck from the middle and shoot at the other end.
4. Continue until all the players have shot and keep score.
- You can also decide the winner by saying the most goals in a certain time or the first team to 10 or another total wins.
- Players that score no goals do 2 laps, those who score one goal skate one lap and those who score on both shots zero laps.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100913081322146
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20100913081621644
https://youtu.be/VEJr4NJOH18
Czech U20 Jihlava
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.759276034982196/10159631121490931
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B200 Overspeed with a Pass - U18 F and U17
It is important to do some overspeed training where players skate and do all the skills at a top speed.
Key Points:
Go as fast as you can or faster. If no players fall down it means they aren't pushing the envelope. If they all fall down then they aren't good skaters.
Description:
Players wait outside the neutral zone against the boards.
On the whistle two players from each line carry the puck doing moves for 8" and on the next whistle skate hard to take a shot on net. Stress that they shoot while skating at top speed like Ovechkin.
While the first group leaves the second group skates with a puck in the middle.
Follow the shot, look for rebounds.
You could add a give and go with the group ahead and a one timer or other situation at full speed.
Whistle every 8 seconds.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20111004075623113
B500 Overspeed with a Pass - U18 W
https://youtu.be/ByBqQUu0jJ8
A202 - 3-0 Chaos Overspeed x 2 - U17
https://youtu.be/C7_3jViAf3w
B202 Passing Overspeed - U18 F
https://youtu.be/XMUeqfmfH7Y
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.759263078316825/10159631079280931
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T2 - 1-3-1 Power Play - Behind Net - Russian U20t
2 more diagrams.
The goal of a power play is to produce rebounds, one timers or deflections and tips. One touch passes and taking the puck to the net are critical for success.
T2 - Diamond and Spread PP Below Goal Line - Russian U20
https://youtu.be/LHDNSDOhIHw
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T2 1-3-1 Power Play
This is the power play used by most NHL and pro teams now.
Key Points:
You have 4 triangles to work with all with one timers. Middle player give a short pass to a player under pressure.
Description:
The players set up with one in front, one in the mid slot, two at each dot on their off wings for one timers and a good playmaker-shooter at the point.
Usually start with the slot set pplay and move into the 1-3 -1 when the puck gets to the mid point. You can also start with an overload and a player moves to the middle.
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D Nets Back to Back with Jokers
Key Points:
Jokers can only have the puck 1 second and then must pass or shoot. You can add that they must move sideways or back when they get the puck.
Description:
Place the nets back to back at the red line.
-Half the team play and half are jokers. Shifts 30".
-When the team gets the puck on defense they must pass to a joker before they can score. Jokers can move around on the perimeter.
If you have only one goalie then it is a great conditioning - skating drill for the goalie to play for both teams and skate around to the other goal.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/video.php?n=2012052310414296
D200 - Nets Back to Back Random Situations - U18 F
https://youtu.be/8BEuQ8jEcz4
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B Anaerobic Skills Practice
You can do this using a few activities at a time as a circuit or do one activity at a time with a small group.
Key Points:
Players skate hard in all activities. Quick feet, no gliding.
Description:
Small Group Anaerobic Skills Practice
1. Skate with the puck avoiding pucks and making many direction changes. Finish with a shot after doing each circle. 5" between whistles.
2. Play a 1-1 cross ice tournament of 45" games. Lines on the boards are the goals.
3. Exchange pucks, passing, making moves, touch knees, 1 puck, 2 pucks, pivot, etc.
4. The iron cross. Forward-stop, left-stop, forward--stop, right-stop, back and take a shot.
5. Skate around the circle passing 3 times each way then shoot.
6. This is a practice I ran the other night with a small group. I don't have room on the diagram but we had 5 skaters and finished with a game of 2 on 2 in one zone and the extra player was a joker. When you regained the puck you have to regroup with the joker before scoring. Players rotate as the joker for a rest.
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D200 Cross Ice Games with Jokers
Key Points:
Jokers can only pass or shoot and cannot join the attack. Defenders don't check the jokers but cover the pass receivers. To make it more gamelike the jokers must move when they get the puck instead of just standing there.
Description:
Play cross ice with the extra players lines up on the sides.
Game One
Jokers behind the offensive net must be passed to before shooting. Great for give and go as well as one timer practice.
Game Two
When the defending team gets the puck they must regroup with the jokers behind their net. Use one or two jokers and practice the breakout. Jokers may pass to each other.
Game Three
Jokers on the side can be passed to and must return the pass or shoot. This is great for puck support as well as the defenders covering pass receivers.
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2008072320283431
https://youtu.be/jVPLkc0w_do
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C3 1 on 1 to a 3-2 Flow
Key Points:
Create many situation up to a 3-2.
Description:
1. From 1 to 3 forwards exchange puck with D1.
2. Regroup with D2
3. Attack vs D1
4. New forwards pass to D2 while D3 replaces D1
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C3 1 on 1 Both Sides
Key Points:
Tight gap for D
Attack with speed and go for the rebound
Description:
Drill is done on both sides; opposite direction
1a. F1 get a pass from F2 on whistle
1b. D1 get a pass from D2
2a. F1 shoot and skate into a pass from D1
2b. D1 pivot then pass to F1 and close the gap
3. F1 attack D1 1 on 1
4. Finish the play by fighting for the rebound.
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E1 10 puck 2-0 shootout
Key Points:
Allow only one or maybe two passes before shooting. Place 10 pucks on the goal line or less if you don't have much time.
Description:
1. Players are on the bench and can't leave until the scorers get within one stick length of the gate.
2. Race back to the bench hard to simulate changing on the fly.
3. Next two players go and pick up another puck from he blue line.
4. Goalie can shoot the puck away but keep it in the zone.
5. Losing team do something like skate or push ups for each goal they lose by.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=293&topic=352#352
https://youtu.be/zmkEehfTIqk
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F - Conditioning Skate - RB Pro
Key Points:
D pivot and F start and stop
Description:
The D skate hard to the far blue then power turn backward to the blue and mohawk to get a puck from the corner, take it to the blue line, walk the line and shoot from the point.
A. Forwards skate blue line to blue line stop and start x1 and x2, then blue to red in order x1, x2, x3. do 2 sets facing one way when they stop. You can add a shot after.
** In the video section there are demonstrations of many drills focusing on skating for conditioning and agility.**
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090730123852417
https://youtu.be/QabRhPl6X9s
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.756802625229537/10159620572070931
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B5 Breakout 5-0 with Point Shot
Key Points:
Coach calls the various options, up, across, wheel, reverse.
Each line go one direction then dump into the other end or alternate ends.
Description:
1. Players skate in nzone then coach dump in
2. D make a D to D or D to F pass and follow the play.
3. All forwards touch the puck on the rush and shoot. then screen, tip and one timer position.
4. Coach pass to D who skate across line and pass to partner who shoots or shot pass.
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C3 Breakout Regroup Attack 3-2 - Pro
Key Points:
One stretch, one middle support and one wall support.
Description:
Breakout 5-0, regroup 5-0, attack 3-2.
One stretch, one middle support and one wall support.
1. F dump in the puck and breakout 5-0.
2. Regroup with the D at the other end.
3. Attack 3-2 vs original D.
4. Repeat with new F breaking out with 2nd D.
https://youtu.be/87brHZATxfc
Red Bull Pro
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.757387268504406/10159623314975931
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T4 Back Pressure
Back pressure allows the D to really play a tight gap on the attacker and stand up on him if you have an angle. The forward coming back can pick up the loose puck or a chip behind. Also if the attacker delays he is skating into the back pressure.
Some teams only back pressure thru the nzone and then peel off. I think it is best to create the defensive 2-1 and only peel off if you are out numbered. Creating offensive and defensive 2-1's is the key to the game.
Key Points:
D1 play a good gap and F1 pursue from behind. If it is an odd number situation where another attacker is not covered then F1 and D1 communicate and F1 pick him up.
Description:
1. D1 play a 1-1 with the puck carrier from the D side.
2. D2 play the second attacker in the middle or wide lane.
3. F1 pursue the puck carrier from the inside if possible.
4. F2 come back to cover the trailer.
5. F3 come back to the mid slot.
After the attack F1 stay in the zone and play the low 3-3.
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E1 - D200 Shootout Game - U18 F
Key Points:
As soon as there is a rebound or goal the defender pick up the puck and attack the other way.
Description:
1. Coach dumps the puck in and players race for it.
2. Puck carrier try to score defender defend.
3. On rebound or goal defender attack other way.
4. Shooter must get outside of the blue line.
5. When teammate onside then first player in the line backchecks.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20130109085731126
https://youtu.be/8sbaIU527Mo
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.756793758563757/10159620546800931
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T2 Stretch Pass from the Dzone
Key Points:
Make sure the D have full control with their toe caps facing up ice before flying the zone.
Description:
A. D1 to F3 back to D1 and stretch to F1.
B. D1 skate up the ice and pass to D2 in the middle. D2 pass hard to the stretching F1.
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My women's team practiced with a midget AAA boy's team and Wally Kozak ran this game with many variations for about 20 minutes. The players loved it and worked really hard.
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D200 Multiple Puck Games
Key Points:
-Players can only shoot when the goalie is ready.
-No empty net goals.
-Hustle out of the zone on the whistle and play 20-30 seconds only.
-Pass extra pucks to coach on the whistle.
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.
Game Variations:
a. Shoot in a new puck on a goal.
b. Leave goals in the net and join team mates until only one puck is left.
c. Players can shoot on either net.
d. Send from 1 to 3 players to play. ie. 2 on 3 and coach put 2 pucks into play.
D200 - 3-3 with 3-2-1 Pucks - College W
https://youtu.be/mVNWjdJAECY
https://www.facebook.com/tom.molloy.5836/videos/10159610898805931
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B6 Pass, Agility Skate, Shoot, Rebound
Key Points:
Groups of 3 leave from diagonal corners, switch corners each time so the skating direction varies.
Description:
1.One player from each corner leaves.
2.Take a pass from the far corner and shoot and follow the shot for a rebound.
3. Get another pass.
4. Weave 3 times from blue to top of circles
5. Fill near,middle and wide lanes aftercrossing red line with the puck.
6. Shoot and follow the shot for a rebound.
7. Circle back and go in with next shooter and rebound.
Vary the kind of weave skating, Call for passes, Do one rep in overspeed. Can start with only skate and shoot.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/video.php?n=20091019154513105
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T4 - Teaching Dzone Coverage 2-1-2
Key Points:
Tie up sticks in the slot, keep sticks in the passing lane and shin pads in front of the puck.
When doing man on and box behind closest player is aggressive from the inside to the outside body on body and stick on the puck.
Description:
Teach defensive zone coverage by giving the offense 45 seconds to score.
A. Play a tight box and one in the low slot area. Players can only move a few strides but stay in a tight 2-1-2 formation.
B. Closest defender pressure the puck right away while teammates form a box behind. When the puck is passed away drop to a corner of the box or take the player to the net. If the offense has three attackers cycling on one side D2 must move to that side and F2 drops to the hash marks to cover the front of the net
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T2 – T4 Team Play Practice Buildup
Key Points:
Play from 5-0 to 6-5
Description:
1. Practice with no resistence and then send in players to create resistence.
2. You can practice even or odd man and with the goalie pulled.
3. Use this technique to practice skills like cycling and add defenders.
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DT100 Total Hockey - Continuous 1-1 to a 3-2
Key Points:
The support can be either passive or active.
Once the new players are in the neutral zone the original players go back to line; unless a regroup is added.
Description:
DT100 formation along the boards in the nzone.
Start with a 1-1 and when the puck crosses the blue line each player gets support from the lineup on the boards. Various situation up to a 3-2. i.e. A 2-1 thru the nzone with the defender getting 2 and
attacker 1supporting player makes a 2-1 in nzone and 3-3 at each end.
Change the supporting players to create various situations.
Players learn to play in all situations offensive and defensive situations.
The game can also be played using designated positions.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090726085540163
https://youtu.be/sa-YUDhh2h8
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B4 Pass and Replace Flow - RB Pro
Key Points:
Pass hard, face the puck, move your feet, call for the pass, give a target.
Description:
1. Get a pass from 2 and return pass
2. 2 skate to big ice and pass to 1
3. 1 skate down, shoot and follow the shot
4. 2 skate into nzone and give and go with 3
5. Repeat on both side.
There is a video of a European pro team doing this drill at:
http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090813080846936
https://youtu.be/ma8kQN_VqSA
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.756772308565902/10159620447730931
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B6 Neutral Zone Skate and Shoot
Key Points:
Carry the puck 3 times between blue and red lines.
Description:
1. Half the team in diagonal corners and not behind the net. Leave when the first player gets to the blue line.
2. Pivot 3 times between the red and blue lines, vary the type of skating and puck handling.
3. Skate in and shoot hard.
4. Follow the shot for a rebound.
5. Circle back and go for a rebound on next shot.
6. Go to the open corner.
*Add variations like carry puck only on forehand or backhand, face one way and only, pivot at each line, backwards etc.You could also start with a pass from second in line.
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C1 1-1 Defensive Technique
Key Points:
Defender keeps D side and attacker pivots up and down the boards
Description:
1. Players line up just outside the blue line.
2. The player on the inside skates up and down the boards protecting the puck
3. The defender mirrors the attacker on Dside.
5. Defender stays Dside with stick on the puck and body on body, eyes on the chest.
4. On the whistle the attacker tries to score.
5. On the whistle repeat from the other side and original players switch sides.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=2011041612155482
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B6 Double Cross and Drop
Key Points:
Leave the puck instead of passing it back into the players skates.
All go one way and then the other way.
Description:
Line up at one end on each side of the ice.
1 pass to 2 they skate outside the dots and cross and drop in the middle, outside the dots, gain the blue line and cross and drop, then shoot or make a diagonal pass and shoot.
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D6 Games - Two Full-Ice Games at Once - Youth
Key Points:
Use one net at each end and rink dividers make is safer but not necessary. In Europe they ofter lie down boards 4x4 to divide sections of the ice. (hollow inside and easy to store)
Description:
When you play full lenght of the ice you can use every game you would on the entire rink.
Using one quarter ice games at each end allows you to do skill and transition games.
Full length drills and games are all possible.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20120418100540886
https://youtu.be/jOStqFFJCnc
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.757394668503666/10159623350830931
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This is a scoring contest that seems to be loved by players of all ages everywhere in the hockey world.
E1 - Rebound - Pro - College
Key Points:
Make quick shots and one timers and goalie read the play.
Description:
1. Players line up on both side in the slot with one shooter at the top.
2. Play games to 5 between the goalie and shooter.
3. If the goalie freezes the puck or it hits the boards behind or at the side the goalie gets a point.
4. Players get a point by scoring a goal on a shot or rebound. Only one pass is allowed.
5. Shooter stays if he scores and players rotate if there is no goal.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20080723202833407
E1 Game of Rebound - RB Pro
https://youtu.be/gEqhL1HjxmA
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.754644428778690/10159612055410931 SAIT W
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.754644428778690/10159612055935931 Pro
'Enjoy the Game'