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Tom MolloyABC Games Method and Philosophy – Coach Education
In the ABC coaching method the players learn to play by playing. The skills teach the What and How and are effective especially in Game Playing Role One – individual offensive skill and Game Playing Role Three – individual defensive skill. Teaching team play or co-operation between players in Role Two – Team offensive skill or Role Four – Team defensive skill is more difficult. In a drill you tell the players exactly what to do and they know the situation before it happens. There is little decision making about the situation or creativity required. Games with modified rules mandate that the player must do certain skills and co-operation between players is required. I will list many games here that we use to create situations and practice skills and good habits under game pressure. I am converting these video examples and will add more as I get them done.
D – Games for Skill and Good Habits:
D4 – Three One Zone Games
D4 Three one zone games. Use multiple nets. In this example there were 3 goalies at practice. Have a tournament with one rule for each game and rotate one colour after about 6 minutes.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d4-three-one-zone-games/
D4 – Two Second Game
D4 half ice game with the rule that you can only carry the puck max 2 seconds and goals must come on one timers. This game makes puck support crucial and encourages the puck carrier to protect the puck and look around. It is great game for offensive skills and defensive coverage. The players must all get onside on transition. More skilled players can have one second only.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d4-two-second-game/
D4 Give and Go Game
Teach playing principles by using rules in game situations. In this game goals only count after a give and go. The coach has the role of enforcing the rule. A give and go is the cornerstone of effective team play.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d4-give-and-go-game/
D4 Games with Modified Rules
Games in one zone with passing, shooting, skating rules or rules for good habits.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d4-games-with-modified-rules/
D4 Game with Goals on Plays From Below the Goal Line
Practice cycling and D joining the play with goals oringinating from plays made below the goal line.
D4 Game with Escape Moves
The player must skate hard to open ice to gain time and space. In this game the players have to make an escape move by pivoting or skating backward with the puck. Later the rule is they must take at least 3 hard strides to open ice before making a play. ‘GOOD HABITS ARE CRITICAL TO EFFECTIVE PLAY.’
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d4-game-with-escape-moves/
D4 Game Variations
At one end the players must get onside on transition and the other end they are playing 2 PASS where the puck must stay in the zone but at least 2 passes must be made before shooting when you regain possession. Once the players understand the basic way the game works the coach can modify rules to encourage skill practice. i.e. only skate backwards.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d4-game-variations/
D4 Game Forehand Pass Only
Game in one zone using only the forehand enhances vision and causes the player to play with balance.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d4-game-forehand-pass-only/
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