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This is such an important exercise to learn how to separate the movement of the upper and lower body as well as incorporate head and shoulder fakes. Most North Americans generally are very stiff in the upper body. Two IIHF Hall of Fame coaches, Juhani Wahlsten of Finland and Vladimir Yursinov of Russia were running the hockey school in Finland in this video. They had Yashin, who had just been the NHL player of the year demonstrating the exercises. Later in the video Finnish coaches lead young players.
If you are going to add anything from this site to your practices these exercises should be done all of the time in all levels. When I was coaching in Austria Yursinov came one week per month and led the pro's in these exercises during the morning skill sessions. There are videos on this site with showing leading some of the practices.
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A200 Big Moves _ Russian Warm-upKey Points:
Increase the size of the moves by reaching as far as possible with the puck. Separate the movement of the upper and lower body by skating away from the puck. Players must be able to handle the puck under control around and through their body.Description:
– Skate away from the puck. Skate right reach left and skate left and reach right. – Reach as far forward and back as you can using the top hand.
-Put the puck from the stick to inside and outside edges back to the stick.
-Move puck from behind to front through skate forehand and backhand.
-Escape moves backward with the puck and tight turns each way.
-Fake a shot and go left then right. Spin on backhand.
-Touch each knee while skating. – Yo-yo the puck give it and take it away. – Toe drag fake inside and pull the puck back while sliding back. – Bring the puck from behind to in front through the skates on forehand. – Bring the puck from behind to in front through the skates on backhand. – Skate fake inside and go outside.A200 – Puck Handling Big Moves Exercises – Finland
A200 – Puck Handling Sequence – Russian Olympic Coach – Jursinov
A200 – Skating and Puck Handling – Yashin and Finnish HS
A200 – Big Moves Led by 3 Players – Jasper Camp
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'Enjoy the Game'DT100 – 1-1 – 2-2 – 3-3 with Turn-back – U18 F
Key Points:
Attack with speed and create a gap by turning back and then up. Defenders must mirror the attackers to maintain a tight gap. Only use the 1-1 to teach the technique and the flow and then move to larger numbers to achieve a good work/rest ratio. 1-1 could be done on both sides and ten full ice for a 2-2 and up.Description:
1. R1-R2 attack vs. B1-B2.
2. R3-R4 support when the puck crosses the red line.
3. R1-R2 cut back before crossing the blue line and B1-B2 keep a tight gap.
4. R3-R4 can shoot or pass within 1" but not go in deep. R1-R2 play low 2-2.
5. On transition B1-B2 attack R3-R4 and repeat sequence.
6. B3-B4 support from the line-up.Alternatives:
A. R1-R2 regroup with R3-R4.
B. Vary the situations with between 1 and 3 players supporting from the line-up.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt100-2-2-with-cutbacks-regroups-in-nzone/
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'Enjoy the Game'A200 – Agility Skate – Pass – Shoot – U18F
Key Points:
First player skate at full speed with the puck. Pass hard and give a target for the return pass. Hit the net and follow the shot for a rebound. Keep the head up all of the time. Players leave on their own when the player in front crosses the far blue line.Description:
1. Leave with a puck from diagonal corners.
2. Transition skate hard around the face-off dot back to the blue line and up to the red line.
3. Stop at the red line.
4. Around the bottom of the circle while facing the far end.
5. Pass to 2 on the goal line and get a return pass.
6. Shoot.
7. Follow the shot for a rebound.
8. Skate to the goal line to give and go with the next attacker.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/a200-agility-skate-pass-shoot-u18f/
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.809083393334793/10159813961195931
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'Enjoy the Game'D100 – Scrimmage Full Ice – Alternate Ends – U18 F
Key Points:
Take short shifts and play with good habits. Move the puck to players in better position than you. On defense play tight gaps and everyone cover an attacker.Description:
1. Play 3 on 3 with the extra players on the bench.
2. Scoring team get the puck right away and attack the other net. Defenders must rush back to the red line before they can check the players.
3. Keep score and play games to 3 and situations like of 2 out of 3 series.
4. If you have at least 16 players play some 4-4 or with at least 20 skaters 5-5 as long as the pace of the game is intense.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d100-scrimmage-full-ice-alternate-ends/
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.809091026667363/10159813992455931
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'Enjoy the Game'DT100 – Read-Act to Situation 1-1 to 3-3 – U18 F
This is a transition game my asst. coach Sean Kibyuk ran that requires decision making by the players and is a great example of how transition games can be used to teach the game and free the Coach to coach.
Key Points:
Transition game where the players must read the ever changing situations and act to make them even. Transition happens on a turnover, a goal or the goalie freezes the puck. The closest player support to create an even situation.Description:
A. B1-2-3 attack R1-2-3.
B. R5-6 support the attack and B4 the defenders.
C. On transition B4 attack R4-5 and B1-2-or 3 support the attack making it 2-2.
D. Blue Coach sends B5 to support the attack.
E. Red Coach sends R6-7 to support defense.
F. On transition R6-7 attack B5 and B1 or B2 read the outnumber situation and backcheck to make it a 2 on 2.
G. Coaches continue to randomly send 1 to 3 players to support.
H. Players read the situation and support to make it a 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 attack.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt100-read-act-to-situation-1-1-to-3-3/
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.809667603276372/10159816096355931
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'Enjoy the Game'D200 – 3-3 – 3-2-1 Pucks – U18 F
This is another game where players must read the ever changing situation. I posted a similar game before but the video wasn't very good and now we line up across the blue line and start by skating behind the net.
Key Points:
-Players can only shoot when the goalie is ready.
-No empty net goals.
-Situation continually changes as goals are scored and players have to read odd and even man numbers.Description:
1. Players line up outside the blue lines.
2. Coach shoots in 3 pucks.
3. Players race for pucks and battle to score and defend.
4. Leave puck in the net after a goal and play with 2 pucks then 1 puck.
5. Pass pucks remaining to teammates on whistle.
4. Hustle out of the zone on the whistle and play 20-30 seconds only.
6. Count the pucks in the net after to determine the winning team.* Option is to pass to teammates on the blue line. Another option is to skate behind the nets to start.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d200-3-3-with-3-2-1-pucks/
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.809680529941746/10159816138875931
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'Enjoy the Game'D200 – 2-2 – Shoot Either Net – U18F – Russian U18 F
I have posted the pro's doing a similar game but we added some rules like skate behind the net and passes to jokers, as well as pass to teammate on the whistle.
Key Points:
Quick reading the rush and change the point of attack. Need quick feet and quick thinking. Get defenders to commit then change direction. No reaching penalties.Description:
1. Two teams on blue line with one at each half.
2. Extra players along the blue line are jokers and they can pass or shoot.
3. Play with only one puck in the playing area.
4. Players can score at either end.
5. Pass to teammate on the whistle.
6. Players skate behind their own net on the whistle.
7. Keep score and leave the pucks in the net after a goal. Coach shoot in a new puck.* Alternative is to play from 1-1 to 5-5 with the same rule that you can score on either net.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d200-2-on-2-shoot-on-either-net-u18f/
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.809693363273796/10159816207130931
D200 2-2 Shoot Either Net-Pro
D200 – Shoot Either Net RG Coach – Russian U18 F
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'Enjoy the Game'This is a great drill/game that my assistant coach Sean ran at practice. (any High School College or Jr. team looking for an up and coming 30 year old Fireman coach – Sean is your man.) I did the video with the movie maker so it has descriptions.
D400 Random Reading Game Playing Roles – U18 FKey Points:
Players must read their game playing role from: 1 – carry the puck, 2 – support on offense, 3 – closest player check the puck carrier, 4 – cover players away from the puck. Always see the puck and the player they are covering.Description:
Situation One
1. Players are first divided into teams and one passes in the neutral zone while the other defends from inside the blue line.
2. One player attacks from the neutral zone on each coaches whistle vs. one defender. (Shoot original puck out of the zone.)
3. Each whistle produces progressively increasing situations as players stay in the zone with attackers trying to score and defenders playing man to man defense.Situation Two
1. This progresses to half of each team in neutral zone and defending zone.
2. In the neutral zone they play keep-away and whomever has the puck when the whistle blows attacks and the opposite team must recognize they are on defense and a new defender plays the 1-1 while the players already in the zone adjust to either offensive or defensive roles.
3. Continue attacking from the neutral zone until everyone is has attacked.
4. Keep score.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d400-random-reading-game-playing-roles/
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D400 Random Reading Game Playing Roles – U18 F
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'Enjoy the Game'DT100 – 2-2 with Regroup – U18 F – Pro
Key Points:
This transition game has active support from offensive jokers at the point and then the original defenders follow the attack and there is a regroup in the neutral zone before crossing the offensive blue line. Progress to the attacking team regroup with the original defenders on a whistle. Supporting point men stay at the point and only get the puck for one second before passing or shooting. they defend the breakout. Coach may or may not whistle.
If there is a turnover the defenders attack the other way vs. the two attackers.Description:
1. Blue 1-2 attack vs. Red 1-2.
2. Blue 3-4 support the attack as active jokers at the point.
3. Jokers can shoot or pass but not go in deep.
4. On transition Red 1-2 attack vs. Blue 3-4 and Blue and Red 3-4 follow attack.
5. Red 1-2 regroup with Red 3-4.
6. Continue the rush R1-2 vs. B3-4.
7. R3-4 support as Jokers at the point.
8. Continue this sequence with Blue 5-6 supporting and regrouping with the next rush.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt100-2-2-with-regroup/
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.810243766552089/10159818609375931
Pro's regroup on a whistle.
DT100 Continuous 2-2 with Regroup – Pro B
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'Enjoy the Game'DT400 – Multiple Situations in Small and Smaller Area – U18 G
Key Points:
This SAG goal is to practice READING Game Situations by constantly changing the situation from 1-3 on offense or defense at once. Set one net up on the goal line below the face-off dot facing up ice and the other net facing the corner just inside the circle. The game is continuous and thecoach shoot in a new puck on a goal.Description:
A. Blue 1 and 2 attack Red 1 and 2 in the corner and Blue 3 and 4 attack Red 3 and 4 from the red line.
B. Coach whistles and Red 1 and 2 carry the puck out to the red line and attack the other net vs. Blue 3 and 4.
C. Coach shoots in a new puck and Red 5 and 6 attack vs. Blue 1 and 2 in the corner. Red 3 and 4 return to the line.*Option: Vary the number of players from 1 to 3 and switch up who starts on offense half way through the game. 1-1, 2-2, 1-2, 2-2, 1-3, 2-3, 3-3, 3-2, 3-1
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt400-multiple-situations-in-small-and-smaller-area/
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'Enjoy the Game'T4 – 5-2 Forecheck and Regroup – Czech U17
Key Points:
Teaching method for instructing the forecheck so all the players understand. This can be used to teach any forecheck.Description:
1. Two defenders are at the top fo the circle and five attackers in the neutral zone.
2. Start with 2 D who skate forward to the blue line and then backward.
3. The coach dumps the puck in and 5 players forecheck vs. the 2 D and two coaches who are outlets along the boards.
4. When the D pass to a coach, or on a goal the puck is dumped down to the far blue line where the attackers regroup and attack 5-2.
5. Play until the attack is finished.* Rotate so all the lines and D pairs practice.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/t4-5-2-forecheck-and-regroup-czech-u17/
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.810272866549179/10159818673385931
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'Enjoy the Game'T2 – B5 Breakout 5-0 Attack 3-2 – Kazakhstan W
Key Points:
On the breakout either the player or the puck moves right away. Face the puck and give a target.Description:
1. Line up at far blue line.
2. Coach pass to D who go D to D and back to coach who shoots puck in.
3. Five players break out.
4. Turn back at the red line and the three F attack the two D 3 on 2.
5. Play out the 3-3 until the whistle.
6. Next group repeat.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/t2-b5-breakout-5-0-attack-3-2-kazakstan-w/
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.810880436488422/10159820912925931
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'Enjoy the Game'This drill is run by a Slovakian coach with the second division pro team. There aren't many players on the ice. It was targeted for the goalies.
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G-C3 – Goalie Passing-Regroup -1 on 1 – RB Pro 2Key Points:
Face the puck at all times and give a target. Forward shoot so the goalie can catch it and then make a pass.Description:
1. D1 pass to the F who regroups with D2.
2. D2 pass to F who skates over the blue line and shoots so the goalie can catch the puck.
3. Goalie pass to D1.
4. D1 pass to F and follow the attack.
5. F attack vs. D2.
6. If D2 breaks up the rush then attack vs. D1.
7. Blue group repeat on the other side in the opposite direction when the attack is finished.*With a large group this could be done from both sides at once and with 2 F's.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/e1-c3-goalie-passing-regroup-1-on-1/
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.810884016488064/10159820925010931
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