Reply To: Transition Games

[RookieCoach]

Tony,

Glad to get a response from coaches that are using them.

Are you using the 1-1 transition both sides of the ice at once ?

Maybe try full ice just one 1on1 with support until they get the flow of the game.

It is more difficult also if you as a coach is the only one that understands the concept.
Do you go over the concept off the ice with players and coaches?

I have been running practices for a Novice Rep team this year. I finish practice with the Jokers at the point and down low.
1- two colours
2- two teams at blueline coach in middle with a few pucks.
3- coach down low in quiet zone and one up top on blueline.

2-2 battle. Must pass down low before they can score. ( get them used to using the quiet zone.)
next practice I would use a pass to the JOKER at the point before they can score.
Then a combination of the two. They are only Novice age , but they picked this up no problem and they really look to make passes and get open after passing.

They will get it Tony , just takes time. Don't over coach these new games. A few points until they get it. Then add the finer points.

Any suggestions for Tony from other coaches ?

RookieCoach