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September 11, 2014 at 7:59 pm #7276
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KeymasterA500 – Waggle – Fake Inside Go Outside – Sw
Key Points:The defender will always protect the middle so the attacker skate inside and when the defender adjusts inside then Waggle by accelerating outside and go wide. Once the attacker is past the defenders shoulder then build a wall with the body to protect the puck and cut in. Cutting back inside is also possible.
Description:
1. Attacker leave from the red line vs. a coach or a passive defender near the top of the circle.
2. Attacker Waggle inside and when defender adjusts inside go outside, build a wall with the body and shoot.
3. The key is to force the defender to make lateral adjustments and not simply skate back in a straight line on the defensive side.
4. Circle back and rebound for the next shooter.
*If the defender turns while adjusting back outside it is possible to go to the middle.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/a500-waggle-fake-inside-go-outside-sweden-6/
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'Enjoy the Game'September 11, 2014 at 8:06 pm #7277Tom Molloy
KeymasterA – Puck Handling Technique – Grip and Side to Side
Key Points:
Hold the stick with the fingers: the top hand stays on the top and the bottom hand slides up and down the shaft. The thumbs point down in a ‘V’ to allow the wrists to roll.
Description:
– Roll the wrists in opposite directions with the hands away from the body.
– Reach as far as you can left and right with the bottom hand sliding up and down the shaft.
– Cup the puck with both sides of the blade.
– Do movements smoothly without much noise.
– Transfer the weight from side to side.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/a-puck-handling-technique-grip-and-side-to-side/
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'Enjoy the Game'September 11, 2014 at 8:10 pm #7278Tom Molloy
KeymasterB Checking from the Defensive Side – Sw
Key Points:
In game playing roles 3 and 4 the player checking the puck carrier and players covering away from the puck always stays between the player and the net . Body on body and stick on the puck is the key concept.
Description:
1. When angling approach at the inside back shoulder then make contact.
2. In the corner approach under control to contain and then make contact.
3. Defend a 2 on 1 from the middle with the stick in the passing lane, Give the goalie the shooter if he is at a bad angle and deny cross pass.
4. Switch if a player goes behind the net with good puck control and no pressure.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b-checking-from-the-defensive-side-sweden/
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'Enjoy the Game'September 11, 2014 at 8:18 pm #7279Tom Molloy
KeymasterB5 – Angling Along the Boards – Sw
Key Points:Approach the puck carrier from slightly behind angling toward the back of the inside shoulder with the stick on the puck and body on body. Skate through the hands with the inside leg in front and pick up the loose puck.
Description:
1 – Players line up just outside the blue line near the dots, puck are in each corner. 2 – F1 leaves and picks up a puck in the corner then skates up the wide lane. 3 – F2 follows from slightly behind and steers F1 along the boards. 4 – F2 approaches at the back shoulder with 'body on body and stick on the puck.' 5 – F2 angle checks F1 with the inside leg in front then picks up the loose puck. 6 – F2 skates into the slot and shoot – rebounds. 7 – F2 picks up a puck from the opposite corner and F3 becomes the checker.
* Repeat alternating sides.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b5-angling-along-the-boards-sw/
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'Enjoy the Game'September 11, 2014 at 8:23 pm #7280Tom Molloy
KeymasterB202 One Touch 2-0 Sweden U20
Key Points:
Face the puck. Attack with speed and follow the shot for a rebound.
Description:B202 Formation Two groups face each other across the neutral zone.
A. B1 leave and give and go with Y2 then skate around the circle facing the puck and get another pass from Y2. Last shooter circle back and attack 2-0.
B. Y1 leave and give and go with B2 then give and go with B1 then face the puck on the boards and get an outlet pass from B1. Y3 leave from the back of the other line and attack 2-0.*Options: After attacking one of two players could defend making it a 2-1 or 2-2.
* One Timers – Use this drill as a Shootout Contest.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/downloads/file/b202-one-touch-2-0-sweden-u20/
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'Enjoy the Game'September 11, 2014 at 8:26 pm #7281Tom Molloy
KeymasterB300 Checking Along the Boards – Sw
Key Points:
Attacker protect the puck with the body and skates using dekes and cut backs. Defender stay on the d-side with stick on the puck. NHL now lasso's around with free hand on the back and stick on the puck.
Description:1. One offensive player with a puck.
2. One defensive player who maintains defensive side.
3. Offensive player protect the puck with the bodys while skating along the boards.
4. Defensive player body on body and stick on the puck.
5. Defensive player can push on the hips to unweight the attacker.
6. NHL lasso's attacker with the stick around the body and on the puck and free hand on the back. Jam puck loose.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c300-1-1-along-boards-sweden/
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'Enjoy the Game'September 11, 2014 at 8:30 pm #7282Tom Molloy
KeymasterC3 Breakout and Regroup Options – Sw
Key Points:
Defense always skate when they get the puck and carry it in the triple threat position on the side. Force the fore checker to commit and then pass away from pressure.
Description:1. Go – Dump in, shoulder check both ways fake and go.
2. Reverse – Drive skate behind the net and put it back off the boards to partner.
3. Wheel – Drive skate around the net and cut up ice near the post to protect the puck.
4. Bank – D to D off the boards behind the net.
5. Hinge – D to D who takes the puck wide then passes back to his D partner in the middle.
6. Switch – D1 to D2 then D1 crosses behind and gets a drop pass from D2 who crosses in front.
7. Double Pass – D1 to D2 and back to D1 and up to the F.
8. Regroups – F’s pass back to D who do the various D to D options and up to F’s then the middle D join the rush.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c3-breakout-and-regroup-options-from-sweden-pro/
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'Enjoy the Game'September 11, 2014 at 8:33 pm #7283Tom Molloy
KeymasterB500 Passing Technique from Sweden
Key Points:Eye contact and pass with a push of the bottom hand and pull with the top hand. The puck rotates
from the heel to the toe and hands away from the body. This same motion is used when shooting.
Receiving a pass is the opposite motion to absorb the puck.Description:
1. Pass one puck around the circle first with an emphasis on good technique and eye contact.
2. Pass and receive the puck quickly using good technique and eye contact.
3. Pass 2 pucks with good technique.
4. Coach work with goalies at the far end.
*This can progress to pass and follow the pass or all players moving around the circle.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b500-passing-technique-from-sweden/
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'Enjoy the Game'September 11, 2014 at 8:36 pm #7284Tom Molloy
KeymasterB500 Swedish Stickhandling in Circles
Key Points:
Make moves all around the body. Protect the puck, keep the head up.
Description:1. One unit of 5 in each circle.
2. On the whistle go full speed.
3. Rotate clockwise to another circle.
4. Coaches work with the goalies.
5. Do all moves, dekes, escape moves changing the task at each circle.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b500-swedish-stickhandling-in-circles/
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'Enjoy the Game'September 12, 2014 at 4:00 am #7285Tom Molloy
KeymasterC1, 1 on 1 – Sweden
Key Points:
Attack with speed and make the defender collapse to the middle and try to get by when they skate outside.
Defender keep no more gap than a stick length. Defend from the net side always. Stay with attacker after the shot and tie up the stick. Maintain body on body and stick on the puck positioning.Description:
A. R1 pass to B1.
B. B1 attack and try to score while R1 defends.
C. Go for the rebound after a shot.
This can be done from either one or both sides at the same time.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c1-1-1-full-ice-sweden/
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'Enjoy the Game'September 12, 2014 at 4:05 am #7286Tom Molloy
KeymasterC1-C6, 1-1 x 2 From Blue Line and Corner – Sweden
Key Points:
On offense protect the puck, shoot while skating and follow the shot for a rebound. On defense play from the net side with the stick on the puck. Stay with the attacker and control the stick after the shot and then look for the puck.
Description:
1. Attacker and defender leave from the blue line and the passer is on the other side of the ice above the dot.
2. Attacker skate into the slot for a pass and the defender skate backward.
3. First pass is in the slot and battle to score and defend.
4. Second pass happens when the first battle is over and the puck is shot into the far corner.
5. Attacker protect the puck vs. defender and battle to get to the net and score.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c500-1-1-x-2-from-blue-line-and-corner-sweden/
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'Enjoy the Game'September 12, 2014 at 4:07 am #7287Tom Molloy
KeymasterC6 – 2 on 1 with Backchecker – Sw
Key Point:
Attack with speed and make the first pass early when entering the offensive zone. Defender stay in the middle and tell the back checker who to cover.
Description:
1. Attacker 1 and 2 start from the hash marks 1 on the boards and 2 in the middle.
2. Defender 1 start on the blue line and 2 on goal line to backcheck.
3. Defender 2 pass to attacker 1.
4. Attackers 1 and 2 skate vs defender 1 while defender 2 backchecks.
5. Attackers try to maintain the 2-1 and score while defenders try to create a 2-2.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c6-2-on-1-with-backchecker-sw/
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'Enjoy the Game'September 12, 2014 at 4:11 am #7288Tom Molloy
KeymasterC2, 2-1, on Rush then from Cycle – Sweden U20 -1
Key Points:
F1 must get to the puck first vs. D1. Attackers protect the puck and go to the net. Defender must stay on the defensive side and then play a 2 on 1 situation after the cycle always recognizing the most dangerous attacker.
Description:
1. Two forwards and one defender start from behind the blue line with forwards on the inside.
2. Coach shoot the puck into the corner.
3. F1 race D1 to the puck.
4. If F1wins the battle then protect the puck and pass to F2.
5. D1 defend 2 vs. 1 until the puck is frozen or cleared.
6. If D1 wins the race then he clears the puck.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c2-2-1-on-rush-then-from-cycle-sweden/
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'Enjoy the Game'September 12, 2014 at 4:15 am #7289Tom Molloy
KeymasterC2, 1-0, Point Shot and 2-1 – Sweden
Key Points:
Pass hard and screen the goalie. On the 2-1 the first pass should be made near the blue line to force the defender to make a decision and allow a second play. Defender stay in the middle and decide who the most dangerous attacker is. Deny a breakaway and pass across remembering it is a 2-2 with the goalie.Description:
1. F1 give and go with D1 then walk in and shoot.
2. F2 pass to D1 at the point who drags to the slot and shoots while F1 screens the goalie.
3. F2 pass to D1 who taps puck to F1 and then F1 and F2 attack 2-1 vs. D1.
4. Next group repeat.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c3-2-on-1-walkout-point-shot-sw/
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'Enjoy the Game'September 12, 2014 at 4:17 am #7290Tom Molloy
KeymasterC2, 2-1 on Rush then from Cycle – Sw
Key Points:
F1 must get to the puck first vs. D1. Attackers protect the puck and go to the net. Defender must stay on the defensive side and then play a 2 on 1 situation after the cycle always recognizing the most dangerous attacker.
Description:
1. Two forwards and one defender start from behind the blue line with forwards on the inside.
2. Coach shoot the puck into the corner.
3. F1 race D1 to the puck.
4. If F1wins the battle then protect the puck and pass to F2.
5. D1 defend 2 vs. 1 until the puck is frozen or cleared.
6. If D1 wins the race then he clears the puck.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c2-2-1-on-rush-then-from-cycle-sweden/
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