Reply To: Game Intelligence / Decision Training

[RookieCoach]

Tom, Thanks for the variation given in regards to the transition games you posted. The passion and how much you believe in this teaching method is shown in every post.
Dean mentioned to me about trying the transition game Card 241 and 238. of your book ((Hockey Coaching ABC's.) For the first time it went very well and the players quickly picked the games up.I was limited to one goalie and short on players so it was played out of one end 2/3's ice with a regroup. It was nice to see a defender have to battle instead of giving up after a shot on net. They had to quickly breakout the other way hitting his support players with a pass.The players controlled the flow and how they reacted to each situation. It was different every time. I like the variations that could could be added. Now that the players understand the basic flow of the game , variations could be added for a new look..

Sorry Dean , I don't mean to get off topic on your post .
Thanks

RookieCoach