C600 - Multiple One Touch Passes x 2 - 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. We added one more pass to the previous multiple pass drill.
Description:
A. 1 exchange passes twice with 2.
B. 1 turn out and exchange passes twice with 3.
C. 1 skate across and exchange passes two 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=20180501140221605
https://youtu.be/upx3jea6-kg
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.750132562563210/10159593868480931
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G-D202 - Keepaway Goalies Jokers - Wally Kozak - U18 F
Key Points:
Goalies must be able to handle the puck and pass. Start with just the keepaway and then keep score to increase the compete level.
I consider this keepaway game and this breakout sequence below to be the best way I have seen 'Yet' for goalies to improve their puck handling and passing.
T2 - Breakout Sequence - Wally Kozak - U18 F
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=8058#8058
Description:
1. Reds on one blueline and black on the other.
2. Goalies across ice from each other at the red line.
3. Play 2-2 and 3-3 keepaway where you must regroup with either goalie.
4. Goalies pass to the team that passed to them.
5. Start with 2 vs. 2.
6. Progression is 2-2 then 3-3 and you don’t check the goalies.
7. Progress to checking the goalies is allowed.
8. 1 pt. for making 10 passes, 1 pt. for a skater pass and 2 pts. for a goalie pass.
9. Switch after 45”.
10. Option is to allow passes to players on the blue lines and have them on both sides.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2018041110211827
https://youtu.be/fNvtj_SqmHM
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.749549672621499/10159591437850931
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Video Examples of Using ‘The Game to Teach the Game’
A - Jursinov Tag Skating Game
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjIyVgYU_Nc&index=117&list=PLDa1vIWFCS0IHrSF1K2RSL9orp5c_iETd
D - Get Open - Keepaway With Offensive Joker - U18 F – Wally
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyZRVU8mWaw&index=205&list=PLDa1vIWFCS0IHrSF1K2RSL9orp5c_iETd
D1 Three Line Continuous Game - U15 Boy's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eBDXx7TYIw&list=PLDa1vIWFCS0IHrSF1K2RSL9orp5c_iETd&index=26
D4 Active Jokers at Point Must Shoot-U15 Boy’s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXesDVFYuDQ&list=PLDa1vIWFCS0IHrSF1K2RSL9orp5c_iETd&index=10
D100 - Two Touch Batchko - U18 F - Wally Kozak
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n3B8rN4oA8&index=204&list=PLDa1vIWFCS0IHrSF1K2RSL9orp5c_iETd
D200, 3-2-1 Pucks - U18 F
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDls2VG7nao&list=PLDa1vIWFCS0IHrSF1K2RSL9orp5c_iETd&index=53
D200 Various Situations U18 F
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/createtopic.php?mode=newreply&forum=2&id=7657
D200 2-2 one Joker on Sides Finnish U17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVJlCf2cCoQ&list=PLDa1vIWFCS0IHrSF1K2RSL9orp5c_iETd&index=105
D200 - 2-2 Shooting Jokers Behind Goals - U18 F
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i72Q8IXaUBo&index=169&list=PLDa1vIWFCS0IHrSF1K2RSL9orp5c_iETd
D200 x 6 Games of Kings Court – Youth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73KMUWvQ7cI&t=111s
D200 Jokers Each Side - U18 G
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6EFtqayDDA&index=81&list=PLDa1vIWFCS0KAFFABbQh_GTnbjoy4vkX6
D202 – Two Thirds Ice Game with Jokers Behind Nets - U18 F
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPaA-7Y2g0c
D202 - 3-3 Keepaway with Joker - Pro W
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfIAi7Ey6Ls
D400 2-2 One Joker Below Hash-Pro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8JRmtm-k1Y&list=PLDa1vIWFCS0KAFFABbQh_GTnbjoy4vkX6&index=88
D400 3-2 – Wally Kozak - U18 F
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzmysU4REu4&list=PLDa1vIWFCS0KAFFABbQh_GTnbjoy4vkX6&index=174
Transition Games
DT100 - 1-1 D Join Rush-F Backtrack - U18 F
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeyvfdRTWwY
DT100 Continuous 3 on 2 HC Dukla U20
https://youtu.be/xcbokEplsTQ
DT100 - Continuous 2-2 No Positions - U18 F
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IczCYMOjLuA
DT100 Continuous 2-1 to 3-3 With Tag-up – U18 F
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MInmHmN4wvs&list=PLDa1vIWFCS0IHrSF1K2RSL9orp5c_iETd&index=216
DT100 x 2 Backchecking Transition Dukla
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvYUcpT-6Ek&list=PLDa1vIWFCS0IHrSF1K2RSL9orp5c_iETd&index=129
DT100 Continuous 3-2 Passive Support-Pro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU3zg3iEOls&index=94&list=PLDa1vIWFCS0KAFFABbQh_GTnbjoy4vkX6
DT100 - Continuous 2-2 No Positions - U18 F
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IczCYMOjLuA&list=PLDa1vIWFCS0KAFFABbQh_GTnbjoy4vkX6&index=203
DT100 - 1-1 D Join Rush-F Backtrack - U18 F
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeyvfdRTWwY&t=142s
DT400 Quick Transition Game U15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VluACBqVJ9E&list=PLDa1vIWFCS0IHrSF1K2RSL9orp5c_iETd&index=21
DT400 - 3-3 Pearn - U18 F
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPv-FooK9uc&t=64s
DT400 - 3-3 Krusel Battling Game – U18 F
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCXU_A25JZY
DT400 Two Net Game – Regroup with Jokers - U15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpoOZaWmUg4&list=PLDa1vIWFCS0IHrSF1K2RSL9orp5c_iETd&index=158
DT500 Nets Back to Back - One Goalie U15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfA8YUVUTjQ&list=PLDa1vIWFCS0IHrSF1K2RSL9orp5c_iETd&index=19
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DT100 - Continuous 2-2 No Positions - U18 F
Key Points:
Everyone plays both forward and defence in this transition game. They have to FIO (figure it out) in the defensive and offensive zones so two players are deep on the attack and defending and two at the point on offense and two covering the point on defense. ‘Keep Score’, it is a ‘Game’ with no whistles and constant ‘Changing on the Go.’
Description:
1. Black A-B attack vs. Red A-B.
2. Black C-D follow when the puck crosses the blue line and support at the point.
3. Red C-D follow from the other side and cover the point.
4. Play 4-4 in the zone.
5. On a goal, frozen puck or change of possession Red C-D attack vs. Black C-D.
6. Red E-F support the attack at the point and Black E-F cover the point.
7. Continue this flow.
* This sequence can be done 1-1 to 2-2, 2-1 to 3-3, 3-2 to 5-5 or random combinations that create odd man advantages in the attacking or defending end.
* Teach players to read the game situation by sending out 1-2 or 3 new attackers or defenders. This causes players to communicate and adjust how they defend or attack. It may be a power play or penalty kill; players have to read it and act. Dump the puck in to work on the forecheck or quick breakout. Use your imagination as a coach to develop players with ‘Game Sense’.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20180406113316204
https://youtu.be/IczCYMOjLuA
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.748539032722563/10159587951410931
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PDF's of the ABC Practice Ideas
This is a huge resource of over 1700 pdf.s of practice ideas from around the hockey world.
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9hIg4nFYO439C5L_3yw
You can use the search function to find topics such as 'Power Play' or group that is demonstrating such as, 'Pro', Czech U20, or just U20 brings up Czech, Russian, Finland, etc., There isn't much USA material but I coached with an American coach in Austria and he ran a lot of the RB Pro drills.
I started writing up and posting these drills after I got back from coaching for the Salzburg Red Bulls in the 08-09 season. They called me in August and had identified me as one of four skills coaches from North America. I was on the top of the list and the job was mine if I wanted it. My wife said for me to go because I had turned down things earlier because neither her or my kid's wanted to leave. She said you have always wanted to do this but she was still working as a nurse and we had 6 grandchildren she didn't want to leave, so she stayed. It wasn't working out that well with us both being alone so I told the Red Bulls with a month left that I couldn't come back the next season. I was coaching with elite coaches from Sweden, USA, Russia, Finland, Slovakia, Czech Republic and I thought it would be smart to take videos of them on ice so I didn't forget what they do. I did a lot of video watching practices. I had the option to go on ice for all the practices but only went when I was running some drills and the others I took video.
I have a lot of trouble understanding diagrams of drills; especially when they have multiple stages to them. That is why a video is included. I take the video and then write them up, code them in our ABC method and do a diagram based on the clip.
I didn't add the group like Pro or U17 until about 2011, so those pdf.s before that don't have who is doing the drill in the title. I was doing these for myself and then Dwight set up this site for me to make it easy to share. So hopefully it helps some of the coaches. I know I would have loved to have a resource like this and I use the material all the time.
I live in Calgary and Hockey Canada has it's offices at Winsport which has four arenas and many international teams come and practice here. NHL teams also practice there, so I take video of what they do so I keep up to date with the game and share them here as well.
There are also many articles and drill booklets, ten best lists, Youtube links, etc. that I have prepared over the years.
The coding explanation makes it easy to find what you want. i.e. If you are looking for a passing drill it would be coded B, a passing drill starting from the corner B6, from the four blue lines B600 etc..
A link to the same practice games and drills organized in A-B-C-D-DT-E-F-G-O-T - T1-2-3-4 Folders.
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9grsr0p87Zn8402mPCg
A link to all the video, diagrams and PDF's. Maybe the largest data base of practice ideas in the hockey world. Then maybe not.
https://1drv.ms/f/s!FukXg5gWoW-9ck5tNjJaWHF4ZEt3JAw
To back up my Pro drills I put them on my One Drive.
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9g9FxIoQg9qsvb3Fxtg
U18 F Practice Video
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9g8V-S1VOuFvH7IygvQ
U20 PDF's of Practice Ideas
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9g8wHv179jYcLQpWvFw
Skill Drill Video from Sweden
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-943Cja2envPHNMnl6
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B400 - 2-0, 3-0, 4-0, 5-0 Pass Every Zone – Pro W
Key Points:
Face the puck and pass on the forehand. Stay in each zone until all
players have made a pass.
Description:
1. Two then three then four then five players leave.
2. Each player must make a pass in each zone.
3. Take a shot at each end.
4. Skate facing the puck and make forehand passes.
5. Possible sequence is reverse and 5-4-3-2 leave the other way.
Options:
Start with one player who touches both knees at each blue line. If less than 20 skaters i.e. 16 go 1-2-3-4 then start the other way and go 4-3-2-1.
Another option is to use one touch passes only, or do an escape move and then pass.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20180312184015918
https://youtu.be/VzaDDDXQ0f8
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.747695802806886/10159584555075931
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D202 - 3-3 Keepaway with Joker - Pro W
Key Points:
Skate to get open. Give a target and absorb the pass. Skate to open ice with 3-5 hard strides when you get the puck. Fake passes and escape move create time and space to make plays. Make only forehand passes. Add other passing or skating rules to work on skill and good habits.
Description:
1. Players line up in two groups behind the blue line.
2. Three players from each team race for the puck the coach passes in.
3. Fourth player is a Joker.
4. To go onto offense you must pass to the Joker.
5. Five passes equals one point.
6. Play 30”.
7. Pass to your team when the whistle blows for the next 3.
* Option is to play 3 on 3 keepaway in each zone.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20180310182336181
https://youtu.be/kfIAi7Ey6Ls
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.747689899474143/10159584533130931
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B300 - Passing – Goalie Warm up - 2-0, 3-0 - Pro W
Key Points:
Eye contact, hands away from the body, roll the puck heel to middle, use eye and stick fakes, give a target, keep the stick square to the puck, absorb the pass, keep the shoulders loose, use both the forehand and backhand. Go in all directions when in the neutral zone. Add skills like two touches only, backhands, escape move when you get the puck. Other tasks like 2-1 keepaway, fake pass to one and pass to two, one touch etc. are possible. Also add full speed for 5’ on the whistle.
Description:
1. Skate around the ice with a partner and pass.
2. Goalies warm up with a coach at one end.
3. Move into the neutral zone and continue passing weaving through teammates.
4. Get into groups of three and continue passing between the blue lines.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20180310181413433
https://youtu.be/_xKQNFSY3GI
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.747686192807847/10159584506350931
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Drills from Pro Women's Practice
I need to edit them and make diagrams.
B300 - Passing – Goalie Warm up - 2-0, 3-0 - Pro W
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=8107#8107
D202 - 3-3 Keepaway with Joker - Pro W
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=8108#8108
B400 - 2-0, 3-0, 4-0, 5-0 Pass Every Zone – Pro W
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=8110#8110
T4 - Continuous 2-1-Backtrack-2-5 - Pro W
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20180310190625220
T2-4 - Breakout - Low 3-3 - Jokers at Point - Pro W
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20180310191211435
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T1 - Scoring Circuit - U18 F
Key Points:
Shoot while skating and follow the shot. Hit the net. You only need a goalie on the pass off the pads but could put a board or pad to create rebounds. Line up outside the blue line just inside the dots. Square up to shoot one timers. For the pass off the pads the goalie plays without a stick.
Description:
1. Circle the line and shoot from both the middle and wide lanes, switch lanes and return on the outside.
2. Cross and drop (leave) behind the lineup then pass for a one timer if the shooter is on the backhand and a one touch if going to the net on the forehand.
3. Cross and drop and the shooter pass off the pads shooting low at the far side.
* Push ups if they miss the net.
This is not the most complicated drill in the world but it is very effective for practicing shooting while moving. I have my players take slap shots from the top of the circle as a lead up to one timers. If you can't take a slap shot then you can't one time the puck. They can also practice the wrist or snap shot while skating hard.
I usually do this when my goalies are working at the other end with a coach. Both lines can leave and players should keep switching lines and shoot from both the middle and wide lane. Teach them to leave puck on the cross and drop and then make a firm pass for a one timer and a hard pass for the forehand one touch shot. They also have to fire the puck hard to the far side for the pass off the pads.
This simple drill has been very effective for increasing my teams scoring.
TomM
Links to Video of Individual and Team Offensive and Defensive Skills
A – Skating and Individual Skill Drills – Video Links
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7239&topic=7651#7651
B - Passing Drills and Games - Updated
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=7909#7909
B - Partner and Team Skills
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=8049#8049
C - Game Situation Drills Starting with 1 on 1
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7239&topic=7653#7653
D - Using the Game to Teach the Game
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=7661#7661
D - Using Games to Teach the Game – Two Digital Games Manuals
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=7688#7688
T1-3 – Teaching Individual Offensive and Defensive Skills - YouTube
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7239&topic=7654#7654
T2–4 Team Play Instruction – YouTube
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7239&topic=7655#7655
Practicing 1-1 - Drills and Games
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=7902#7902
Practicing 2-1 - Drills and Games
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=7903#7903
Practicing 2-2 - Drills and Games
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=7904#7904
Practicing 3-2 - Drills and Games
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=7905#7905
Practicing 3-3 - Drills and Games
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=7906#7906
ABC Hockey Drills on YouTube organized by category and skill.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=6978&topic=7708#7708
YouTube Drill Playlists
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=8100#8100
Drill Section 15 Digital Manual and YouTube Video
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7657&topic=7963#7963
TomM
Penalty Kill 'The Shrink'
Great example of pk using the shrink in Major Jr.
I think the video on here titled D Zone "Swarming" is a very important concept. We have spent a lot of time and focus on this with my junior team this year on the Penalty kill... we use the term "Shrink" which refers to a deliberate play on the PK when we can pressure the puck but don't have an opportunity to have an immediate clean 200 foot clear. As soon as the puck is stalled all 4 players swarm the puck or as we call it "shrink". What we have taught our players is that if you can't clear the puck stall it with 1 pinning the man in possession of the puck. The 2nd and 3rd PKers immediately move to seal both sides of the battle with the purpose of keeping the puck in the pile.... the PP player will likely be trying to move the puck out either side of the battle so the PK players 2 and 3 just keep pushing the puck back into the pile killing time unless they can get a clean clear (refs seem to be more and more reluctant to blow the whistle on these type of plays). PK player 4 moves in very tight so that when the puck becomes loose he is able to make a hard forehand clear down the ice.
I'm attaching a couple of examples of our team using this "shrink" on the PK.... since we started stressing this concept our PK has been much more effective.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1di3JzcCCoylVbN-7EvPn3N9Zpa7AO5Kc/view
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TomM
Youtube Drill Playlists
This link takes you to the playlists and all the hockey coaching videos I have posted on Youtube. You can sort them, search or find them in other ways.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7QFP0bQPIsH88rmxb3ZEjg
Youth Hockey YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltf96WnAdKw&list=PLDa1vIWFCS0IHrSF1K2RSL9orp5c_iETd&pp=gAQB
TomM
T1-2 - Breakout Escape Options - TJ - U18 F
Key Points:
Former NHL defenseman and long time university coach Terry Johnson teaches the breakout. One is written up here and five other YouTube links are below.
Defenseman has to keep skating up ice with the puck or the forecheckers know your only option is to pass. Skate between the dots with the puck so you have many options. Skate up ice as long as you can to drive the forecheckers off the blue line into the neutral zone. To beat a checker skate in a 45 degree angle to the inside and then tight turn to the outside.
Description:
1. Goalie place the puck so the defenseman can either go behind or make a tight turn outside.
2. Start from the top of the circle with one player at the point to shoot and one screen goalie.
3. Coach pass to the goalie who places the puck for a defenseman to pick up.
4. Defense skate to the puck and ‘wheel’ behind the net and cut up ice near the post.
5. Skate between the dots to the top of the circle and pass to the point who shoots.
6. Sequence is breakout, shoot, screen then back to lineup.
7. Defenseman skate to the back of the net at a 45 degree angle then tight turn to the outside.
8. Make the forechecker x-over and then tight turn away from pressure.
9. Counter by drive skating to the back of the net, stop at the far post facing up ice and exit hard.
10. If forechecker comes from the wide side pass puck behind you, protect with your body and exit.
11. One forecheck and the puck carrier must read the rush and either, wheel, tight turn, counter.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20180223112148601
https://youtu.be/2zHNSc8YXtw
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.747062326203567/10159582195545931
YouTube of TJ teaching defenseman breakout skills.
T1-2 Breakout D to D 5-0 - TJ - U18 F
https://youtu.be/rS2a54ULFCk
T1-2 Breakouts vs. Checker - TJ - U18 F
https://youtu.be/bL119HCaRFQ
T1-2 D to D and Up - 2-0 - TJ
https://youtu.be/DAdWqiJKfZM
T1-2 Tight Turn-Quick up 2-0 -TJ - U18 F
https://youtu.be/FOqIQnpp7B0
T1 - D Counter-Pass-Pass-Point Shot - College W
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/g.631135947796206/10159261409640931
T1 - Tight Turn-Pass-Point Shot - College W
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/g.631135947796206/10159261290740931
T1 - Wheel-Pass-Point Shot - College W
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/g.631135947796206/10159261282390931
TomM
T3 – Defensive Skating – Toe Caps Face Attacker – Mirroring – U18 - Wally Kozak
Key Points:
Defender must approach with toe caps facing the attacker using controlled skating. Always defend from the net side and a tight gap. Lead with the stick and use contact to restrict the attackers options.
Description:
1. Practice using the inside edges of both skates and then one skate at a time.
2. Go on ‘green’ and stop on ‘red’.
3. Practice moving all directions facing the attacker with the toe caps forward.
4. Skate sideways without crossing the legs.
5. Stay square to the attacker always staying on the defensive side.
6. Alternate stepping once each way and then twice each way.
7. Skate all four directions; forward, backward laterally each way.
8. All the players mirror the demonstrator.
9. Mirror partner, start slow and go fast on the whistle taking turns.
10. Everyone get a partner and alternate mirroring each other.
11. Mirror in all directions.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20180220193220668
https://youtu.be/lpmZCbDqeqQ
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.747054226204377/10159582158355931
TomM
T3 - 2-2 Back Skate - No X-overs - Wally Kozak - U18 F
Key Points:
Stride backward with no cross overs at the start. Close the gap on a regroup. Use front to back arm action to help accelerate. Sit tall, head up, ride a horse.
Description:
1. Forwards in the corners and defense in the middle at one end.
2. 2 on 2 rush with the defense striding only skating backwards.
3. Forwards focus on speed and take a shot from the outside.
4. Forward start from the goal line and defense from the dot.
5. Come back through the middle lane.
6. Defense skate back between the dots and protect the middle.
7. All defense backward stride and focus on the north-south arm action.
8. On whistle forwards regroup and defense keep a tight gap protecting the middle.
https://youtu.be/QBaiK_zYayc
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20180217105942686
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.747047012871765/10159582133150931
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A - Shooting and Puck Handling Stations - Youth
Key Points:
Practice the stationary slap shot then slap shot while skating. Work on taking one timers while moving, Pass within the puck handling motion using a wrist pass both forehand and backhand.
Description:
1. Goalies work with the coach at one end.
2. Take stationary slap shots then take turns taking 4 one timers.
3. Review rolling the wrist stickhandling then wrist pass within the motion with no noise.
4. Skate around the line up with a puck and shoot on the empty net from the top of circles.
B - Passing - Receiving Skills - Role 1-2
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=7354&topic=7354#7354
B – Passing Basics – Youth
https://youtu.be/MxQ2mw0XQ3o
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Pro, U20, Female and Youth Practice Ideas
Practice PDFs's
Pro Practice Ideas
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9g9FxIoQg9qsvb3Fxtg
U20 Practice Ideas
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9g8wHv179jYcLQpWvFw
Youth Hockey U18 and Younger Practice Ideas
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9g90U9HLlZsKedVByZA
Female Hockey Practice Ideas
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9g-Jp2pcrhorDJv01Ow
Video
Jursinov Skill Video
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9g5pW1gluqh3eAJikZw
U18 F Practice Video
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9g8V-S1VOuFvH7IygvQ
TomM
PDF's of Drills Posted in Hockeycoachingabcs.com
I have put the PDF's of the drills posted so far in folders on my One Drive.They are organized according to our coding system to make them easier to find. The first letter tells what the topic is and the number tells where on the ice the drill or game happens followed by the player level. i.e. B600 means it is an unopposed partner or team skill starting at the four blue lines. The drill is named and the group like Czech U20 tells which team is demonstrating.
There is a search function in One Drive.
A - Skating and Individual Skills
B - Partner and Team Skills with Zero Opposition
C - Game Situation Drills
D - Games to Teach the Game
DT - Transition Games to Practice Game Situations
E - Shootouts and Contests
F - On Ice Fitness Skating
G - Goalie Technique
O - Off-ice Training
T - Coach is teaching the activity.
T1 - Individual Offensive Skills.
T2 - Team Offensive skills
T3 - Individual Defensive Skills
T4 - Team Defensive Skills
T1-3 and T2-4 Combined
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9g9AxrE6evhFCY7c5yg
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DT100 - 1-1 D Join Rush-F Backtrack - U18 F
Key Points:
Defense line up in the Nzone on one side and forwards on the other side. Defense join the attack and the forward must backtrack and communicate with his defenseman who to cover in the defensive zone. One puck, zero whistles. Game not a drill so regroup on dump outs. Coaches talk to players when they come back to line up. Keep score. Progression from drill of 1-1 and support at other end on whistle. Options are to play 2-1 or send out 1 or 2 F or other combinations.
Description:
1. Red F1 attack 1-1 vs. the Black D1.
2. Red D1 follow the play when puck crosses red line and support from the point.
3. Black F2 tag up at the far blue line and backtrack through the middle lane.
4. On turnover, frozen puck or goal Black D1 pass to Black F2 and join the rush.
5. Black F2 attack Red D1 and Red F1 backtrack to cover Black D1.
6. Black D2 follow and support the attack from the point.
7. Red F3 tag up and backtrack between the dots and cover Black D2 at the point.
8. Play 3-3 in the zone.
9. Breakout with Red F3 attacking Black D2.
10. Red D1 join the rush and Black F2 backtrack.
11. Continue this sequence.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20180127143007466
https://youtu.be/NeyvfdRTWwY
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.746503222926144/10159580170860931
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DT400 - 3-3 Krusel Battling Game – U18 F
Key Points:
Battle for loose pucks, screen the goalie, shot passes, cycle, man on man, tie up sticks, tip, low zone play. Keep score and play from 1-1, 1-2, 2-2, 2-3, 3-3 low in the zone.
Description:
1. Line up with the face-off dots and 1 to 3 players race for a loose puck the coach shoots in.
2. Pass to the point to transition to offense.
3. Point player must shoot or pass within 2 seconds and plays low on the next coach shoot in.
4. Play 30’ shifts and pass to the coach on the whistle.
5. If a point pass goes out the other point-man gets the puck.
*Players must race to get onside before the next puck is shot in.
*Players at the point can pass or shoot but they can’t go in.
*Keep score and add rules like goals must be on one touch shots, or give and go plays, etc..
*This is the favorite game for some of the pro players I have coached over the years.
*Coach can use this game to teach many things on both O and D. Here coach teaches attackers to support player at the point by being in a position to screen, one time or redirect a shot pass. Most offensive and defensive principles can be practiced with this game.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20180121102049670
https://youtu.be/wCXU_A25JZY
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.746138969629236/10159579042120931
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DT200 - 2-2 Jokers Behind Each Net - College F
Key Points:
This is a Small Area Game where the players must pass to a Joker behind either net to go onto offense. There is constant transition in game playing situation; loose puck, offense, defense and game playing roles; puck carrier, puck support, closest checker, cover away from the puck.
Description:
1. Play 2-2 with a Joker from each team behind each net.
2. You must pass to either Joker before you can score.
3. Jokers can shoot, pass to a player or to the other Joker.
4. If there are extra players rotate to Joker, Player, Rest.
5. You can play from 1-1 to 5-5.
6. Option is half the players play and half are Jokers and each has a partner who they rotate on their own with.
7. Modified rules like only 2” with the puck or goals must be on One Timer Shots are a good way to practice game playing skills.
https://youtu.be/VmyGuXt6Y20
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.744202729822860/10159571522715931
TomM
C6 – Pardy’s 1-1 to 3-2 – Wally - U18 F
Key Points:
Attack with speed and defend with tight gaps. Add regroups. Vary the number of attackers and defenders.
Description:
1. Attackers and defenders are in corners at each end.
2. F1 skate across the top of the circle and get a pass from D2 who follows.
3. D1 defend the 1-1 attack.
4. F2 leave from the other end when the original attack passes the top of the circle.
5. F2 get a pass from D3 and attack vs. D1and D3 follow the attack.
6. Two or three forwards can attack vs. one or two defenders.
7. Add F2 regroup with D3 in the neutral zone.
8. Another variation is regroup only if the coach blows a whistle.
9. Possible situations, 1-1, 2-1, 1-2, 2-2, 3-1, 3-2.
* Have the D join the attack and don't start the next rep until the puck is out of play.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20180119120144934
https://youtu.be/NYAhiCwcA-4
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.744706586439141/10159573187085931
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DT400 - 3-3 Pearn - U18 F
Key Points:
Great transition game to practice offensive and defensive 3-3 or any other numerical situation. Defend from the net side; closest on puck carrier, second closest one stick length away, third closest halfway. Defenders indentify who you cover early. Create 2-1’s on offense and fight for the inside position. Attackers pass behind to the other side to spread the defense and create seams. Dump-ins can be added to work on the forecheck and breakout. This game can be played in situations 1-1 to 5-5.
Description:
1. Players line up behind the red line.
2. Defenders allow the attackers to pass and start the new attack in the neutral zone.
3. Start with 3 reds attacking vs. 3 blacks.
4. On a goal, frozen puck or turnover the defenders must carry the puck over the blue line.
5. Black defenders pass to team-mates waiting at the red line.
6. Original attacking reds now defend inside the offensive zone.
7. This game can be done at one or both ends.
8. Blacks must get onside before the new attackers can cross the blue line or reds get the puck.
*Keep score and have tournaments with 4 teams and a game at each end.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20180118124528125
https://youtu.be/YPv-FooK9uc
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.744067669836366/10159570904775931
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T1-T3 - Battle to the Dot - U18 F
Key Points:
Puck carrier must protect the puck and use fakes and deceptive skating to get to the dot. Defender must use defensive skating skills keeping the toe caps facing the attacker, hands down and block the attacker.
Description:
1. Attacker carries a puck and defender has no stick with hands close to chest to block attacker.
2. Start at one circle to demonstrate and then use multiple circles with a coach at each one.
3. Go for 10-15” and switch competitors.
4. Goalies also participate.
5. Break the team into small groups and do the same drill in multiple circles.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20180116113536215
https://youtu.be/4Ti2V-4hSSE
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.744067669836366/10159570904775931
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DT100 Continuous 2-1 to 3-3 and 2-2 to 4-4 With Tag-up – U18 F
Key Points:
Defenders collapse low in the zone. Create 2 on 1's by attacking the widest defender on the 2-2 rush and use crosses, drops and picks. Add competition by keeping score and timing the game or play to a certain score like first team to 3 goals.
Description:
1. Extra forwards and defense line up on the sides in the neutral zone.
2. Start with a 2 on 1 attack Blue F1 and F2 vs Red D1.
3. When the puck crosses red line red F1 and F2 tag up at far blue and backcheck.
4. Blue D1 support rush from the point.
5. Play 3-3 at each end. New players go the other way.
https://youtu.be/MInmHmN4wvs
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.743511409891992/10159568237535931
* In the 2-2 to 4-4 game two defending forwards tag up and backtrack between the dots to the mid slot and then cover the points. D1 and D2 play low against F1 and F2.
https://youtu.be/Zc_lQEA9dX8
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.743511409891992/10159568239735931
* You can play this transition game from 1-1 to 3-2, i.e. 1-1 gives a 2-2 at each end, 3-2 gives a 5-5.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20180112093049995
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Vladimir Jursinov - Big Moves
Jursi was the assistant coach for Tikonov with the great Soviet teams. The Russian players insisted he be the coach for the 1998 Olympic team or they wouldn't play. It was the first time NHL players participated in the Olympics. He has coached another Olympic team since, I think 2006. Jursi came one week a month to do skills and mentor the coaches when I was working for the Red Bulls in the 2008-09 season.
In these drills the focus in on big moves, hard fakes and handling the puck all around the body. Yashin is in a lot of the video and this is when he was MVP in the NHL and captain of Russia. Koivu is the player in green where him and Yashin are demonstrating the skills.
Vladimir Jursinov Skills 1
https://youtu.be/RjL-LS9uyeE
Vladimir Jursinov Skills 2
https://youtu.be/XDiAjUvjnbU
Vladimir Jursinov Skills 3
https://youtu.be/HWZS9Ck3uCo
Vladimir Jursinov Skills 4
https://youtu.be/b1kS4LgRbpg
A200 Russian Olympic Coach Teaches Puck Handling - This is a video I took when Jursi was in Salzburg working with my U17-U20 morning skills groups.
https://youtu.be/hWArs-S2qKQ
One pdf has Yashin demonstrating at a hockey school run by Juhani Wahlsten and Jursinov and the other outlines the various moves you can do.
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B Drills - Partner and Team Passing Drills
List of the drills with links to the description, diagram, video demonstration.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=8130&topic=8137#8137
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T3 – Defensemen Skating One– Wally Kozak – U18 F
Key Points:
When defending the player needs to eliminate unneeded cross-over’s and extra steps. The toe caps must face the puck carrier so the defender is able to skate and turn left-right-back-forward to maintain a tight gap and the defensive side. This skill is important for all the player including forwards.
Description:
1. Defensemen work with the coach at one end of the rink.
2. Skate forward then do a one foot stop and load with the other leg.
3. Push with the back leg and stride with the front leg without a cross-over.
4. Do two short reps facing one way using this load a fire technique.
5. Introduce the one foot and two foot controlled skating.
6. Alternate right skate, left skate, two skate control skating on coaches signal.
7. Full speed and stop on coach command, right, left, both.
8. Skate forward, one foot stop then backward without crossing over.
9. Skate forward, one foot slide, forward again then backward.
10. Skate forward to backward using a one foot stop and stride only – both ways.
11. Alternate skating forward to backward using the right then the left foot pivot.
12. Go full speed x 2 from the red to blue and back to red line.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=2017122311383575
https://youtu.be/OTeja4LHNGA
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.742915839951549/10159565774100931
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B6-600 Flow -Breakout 2 F Shoot - D Point Shot - Finland U20
Key Points:
Pass hard, keep skating all the time. Pass and follow the pass. Screen, rebound.
Description:
This happens the same time from each end.
1 - D1 pass behind to D2.
2 - F1 get breakout pass from D2.
3 - F1 skate to big ice and pass to F2.
4 - F2 drop pass to F1 who attacks and shoot
5 - D1 pass to D2.
6 - D2 pass to F2 who skated around circle.
7 - F2 attack and shoot..
8 - D2 follow attack and get a pass from F1.
9 - D2 take a point shot and F2 while F1 move in for a shot pass and rebound.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20140218213839687
https://youtu.be/567GJB_Cgpc
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.750137885896011/10159593891350931
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