Reply To: Game Intelligence / Decision Training

[RookieCoach]

Well guys , I'm NOT getting drawn into this one. Great points made by all coaches so far.

An intelligent player player has a great understanding of the game , with good sight , and vision.

– deceptive speed and changes directions and the flow in a game
– Makes a hockey play never forces a pass to put his team at a disadvantage.
– Reads the opposition , studies their weaknesses, then exploits those weaknesses and reacts accordingly.
– buys time with the puck with skating speed , waiting for support.
– Knows when to drive skate to open ice or find open ice , before the opposition can react.
– will skate for open ice with speed and confidence as a deceptive move to draw pressure away from his teammate if he has the puck.
– deceptive passing skills – sees the pass but won't telegraph a pass. uses fakes ,moves before he passes. uses all directions on the ice (N,W,S,E)
– knows how to keep his emotions in check. Never gets rattled , and knows when to keep it simple.
– a player who listens feeds off his line mates and team.
_ good body positioning and stick checking skills to help conserve energy.
– also has good anticipation "SIGHT"
– can adapt to different levels of competition.

Just a few , my head hurts already from this.

RK