T2 – Breakout Practice Progression – TJ
I think former NHL defenseman Terry Johnson did such a great job developing a teaching sequence focused on the D making breakout reads and decisions that I put the posting together into a booklet. I have seen a huge improvement in my D creating space for themselves and making better decisions since TJ had them run through this sequence in a few practices. (TJ also coached a lot of university and minor hockey).
It isn't pro's but my U18 girls demonstrating with Terry creating pressure in each situation. Coaches at any level can use this progression.
T1-2 – Breakout Options – Wheel, Go, Counter – U18 F
T1-2 Breakout D to D 5-0 – TJ – U18 F
T1-2 Breakouts vs. Checker – TJ – U18 F
T1-2 D to D and Up – 2-0 – TJ
T1-2 Tight Turn-Quick up 2-0 -TJ – U18 F
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