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
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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/
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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.
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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
TomM
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
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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
TomM
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/
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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
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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
TomM
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
TomM
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
TomM
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/
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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/
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Quote by: timHi 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: TomMB600 - 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
tim
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/
TomM
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/
TomM
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/
TomM
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
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.703023000607500/10159388883160931/
TomM
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/
TomM
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/
TomM
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/
TomM
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
Facebook Video
College M
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.702415750668225/10159386269975931/
University M
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.702415750668225/10159386286770931/
U18 F
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.702415750668225/10159386288325931/
Pro – Three drill sequence
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.702415750668225/10159386292080931/
TomM
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/
TomM
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/
TomM
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/
TomM
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
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.701168734126260/10159381169410931/
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.10159381535360931/10159381530195931/
U17
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.10159381535360931/10159381531785931/
TomM
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/
TomM
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/
TomM
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.
TomM
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/
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