Reply To: PP breakout

[hockeygod]

Steve,

As a precursor to a pattern or system, consider the following:

Consider working on lots of give and go's all over the ice. If your players are capable of giving and receiving a pass while moving, you can progress with the team tactic of give and go – offensive support – but be sure to incorporate it in a competitive environment. You can do this by using even numbered teams in small space, but have a joker (or two or more) who play for the team with puck possession (thus making the team with the puck have an 'extra player'). Jokers are confined to a space (stay stationary) – the other players must move to get open. Jokers can only hold the pucks for 2-3 seconds (you are the coach – you make the rules so they 'work' for your level… once the players master them, make them tougher.)

Give and go's are the cornerstone of power plays as you will have at least one more player than the opposition; sometimes more.

Ultimately, by learning the principle of support, this team tactic will help your team all over the ice!

Dean
M.Ed (Coaching)
Ch.P.C. (Chartered Professional Coach)
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