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January 2, 2010 at 12:31 pm #2675
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KeymasterD Nets Back to Back with Jokers
Key Points:
Jokers can only have the puck 1 second and then must pass or shoot. You can add that they must move sideways or back when they get the puck.Description:
Place the nets back to back at the red line.-Half the team play and half are jokers. Shifts 30".
-When the team gets the puck on defense they must pass to a joker before they can score. Jokers can move around on the perimeter.
If you have only one goalie then it is a great conditioning – skating drill for the goalie to play for both teams and skate around to the other goal.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/video.php?n=2012052310414296
D200 – Nets Back to Back Random Situations – U18 F

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'Enjoy the Game'January 3, 2010 at 1:11 pm #2677Tom Molloy
KeymasterT2 1-3-1 Power Play
This is the power play used by most NHL and pro teams now.
Key Points:
You have 4 triangles to work with all with one timers. Middle player give a short pass to a player under pressure.Description:
The players set up with one in front, one in the mid slot, two at each dot on their off wings for one timers and a good playmaker-shooter at the point.Usually start with the slot set pplay and move into the 1-3 -1 when the puck gets to the mid point. You can also start with an overload and a player moves to the middle.
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'Enjoy the Game'January 3, 2010 at 1:14 pm #2678Tom Molloy
KeymasterT2 – 1-3-1 Power Play – Behind Net – Russian U20t
2 more diagrams.
The goal of a power play is to produce rebounds, one timers or deflections and tips. One touch passes and taking the puck to the net are critical for success.
T2 – Diamond and Spread PP Below Goal Line – Russian U20

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'Enjoy the Game'January 4, 2010 at 12:42 pm #2683Tom Molloy
KeymasterB200 Overspeed with a Pass – U18 F and U17
It is important to do some overspeed training where players skate and do all the skills at a top speed.
Key Points:
Go as fast as you can or faster. If no players fall down it means they aren't pushing the envelope. If they all fall down then they aren't good skaters.Description:
Players wait outside the neutral zone against the boards.On the whistle two players from each line carry the puck doing moves for 8" and on the next whistle skate hard to take a shot on net. Stress that they shoot while skating at top speed like Ovechkin.
While the first group leaves the second group skates with a puck in the middle.
Follow the shot, look for rebounds.
You could add a give and go with the group ahead and a one timer or other situation at full speed.
Whistle every 8 seconds.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b500-overspeed-with-a-pass/
B500 Overspeed with a Pass – U18 W

A202 – 3-0 Chaos Overspeed x 2 – U17

B202 Passing Overspeed – U18 F

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'Enjoy the Game'January 5, 2010 at 1:20 pm #2684Tom Molloy
KeymasterE1 – Two Shot Shootout – Czech Youth
Key Points:
Players should come in and make a hard move and shoot. The general rule on a breakaway is if the goalie is out far deke and if he backs in shoot.Description:
1. Teams lines up across from each other and the pucks are in the middle circle.2. One player from each team leaves and shoot at opposite ends.
3. The same players turn back and get another puck from the middle and shoot at the other end.
4. Continue until all the players have shot and keep score.
– You can also decide the winner by saying the most goals in a certain time or the first team to 10 or another total wins.
– Players that score no goals do 2 laps, those who score one goal skate one lap and those who score on both shots zero laps.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/e1-two-shot-shootout-dukla-camp/
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/e1-shootout-two-shots-dukla-u20/

Czech U20 Jihlava
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'Enjoy the Game'January 9, 2010 at 1:35 pm #2701Tom Molloy
KeymasterC3 – 15 Goal 3-0 3-1, 3-2 – U18 F
Key Points:
Forwards create 2-1 situations with close support and speed. One player always hard to the net on a middle drive on a shooting play and a wide drive if they are open. Headman the puck and move through the neutral zone quickly and make the first pass in the offensive zone early.Defenders must talk and identify coverage. Protect the middle of the ice and only play the puck carrier if he is vulnerable. Give the shot from the outside. Jam the trailer with legs in the shooting lane and stick in the passing lane. It is critical to have tight gaps and not just back in.
Description:
Players are lined up along the boards in the C3 formation. Have 2 colours of jerseys and play one team vs the other if you have enough players. You can have D on one side and F on the other or they can wait on the side they will be playing.1. Three forwards take a puck and attack 3-0. The attack is over when the puck is over the goal line. (unless the coach wants a cycle and a shot).
2. Use the same puck and go the other way attacking 3-1 vs a D from the other colour. (coach puts in a new puck if there is a goal).
3. Attack 3-2 in the original direction.
4. Three F from the other coloured team attack 3-0 on the vacant end.
5. Repeat sequence.
6. Coach time how long it takes to score 15 goals. (or how many goals in a certain time)
7. F can score on rebounds above the goal line .
8. Keep a record of the time it takes.
9. Next time if it takes longer the G and D win.
10. Next time if it takes less time to score 15 the F win.
An idea for coaches is to make a drill page by pasting the text and then the diagram on a word processor and printing it up. Make a pdf for everyone and it is even better. I will attack an example.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c3-3-0-3-1-3-2-total-hockey/

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'Enjoy the Game'January 10, 2010 at 2:01 pm #2702Tom Molloy
KeymasterDT400 – 2-2 Defenders Get Support – College W
Key Points:
This transition game works on all 4 playing roles. It is a great way to teach the nzone regroup if the players regroup with the coach. Progress to regrouping with the players who follow the play into the zone. Insist on facing the puck, giving a target and making the breakout easy for the defenders. In the zone you can focus on the attack or defending principals. This is a great game when you only have one goalie. If two goalies they can alternate defending.Description:
The players can be lined up in the order they go or better in the C3 formation with one team on each side behind the blueline.1. 2/3 ice game of Attack-Defend-Breakout.
2. Attack 1-1, 2-2, 3-3 or in an odd number situation.
3. Player in line follow the play and give passive support above the circles to the defending team.
4. Attackers try to score and defenders defend. On a goal or after a breakout is made to the supporting players they go in the other direction.
5. Original players backcheck through the nzone and prepare to defend.
6. Regroup with one or two coaches and give good support filling each lane.
7. Coach pass to the regrouping players who now attack the original end vs the original attacking players. The original defenders go back to the lineup.Options:
-regroup a second time.
-to practice the forecheck dump the puck in.
-next supporting players take the regroup pass instead of the coaches and pass to the other team and then follow the play.
-practice the full ice breakout by dumping the puck in instead of passing to the coach or players.
-odd man situations.
DT400 – Continuous 2-2 – Defenders get Support – College W
https://www.facebook.com/tom.molloy.5836/videos/10159283641495931DT400 – Continuous 2-2 – D Supported by 2 Players – College W
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'Enjoy the Game'January 11, 2010 at 12:52 pm #2704Tom Molloy
KeymasterB6 3-0 – Horseshoe
Key Points:
This is a timing drill where the players must face the puck and give the stick and skates as a target. Give hard firm passes. Do the drill from both sides.Description:
1. #1 carry the puck down the ice and shoot – rebound. 2 and 3 follow and time their support.
2. #1 get a new puck (or a pass from the line) and pass to #2 and follow the pass.
3. #2 pass to #3 and follow the pass.
4. #3 shoot and both 2 and 3 rebound.
5. Coach (or first player in line) pass to 1 while 2 and 3 screen.*you can add give and goes with the far corner or other passes.
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- B6 3-0 Horseshoe.pdf (46 KB)
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'Enjoy the Game'January 12, 2010 at 4:28 pm #2705Tom Molloy
KeymasterThis is a scoring contest that seems to be loved by players of all ages everywhere in the hockey world.
E1 – Rebound – Pro – CollegeKey Points:
Make quick shots and one timers and goalie read the play.Description:
1. Players line up on both side in the slot with one shooter at the top.2. Play games to 5 between the goalie and shooter.
3. If the goalie freezes the puck or it hits the boards behind or at the side the goalie gets a point.
4. Players get a point by scoring a goal on a shot or rebound. Only one pass is allowed.
5. Shooter stays if he scores and players rotate if there is no goal.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/e1-rebound-game-college-w/
E1 Game of Rebound – RB Pro

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- E1 – Rebound – Pro – College.pdf (80 KB)
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'Enjoy the Game'January 13, 2010 at 12:44 pm #2706Tom Molloy
KeymasterDT100 – 2 on 2 with Regroup
Key Points:
Move through the neutral zone quickly and create a 2 on 1. Defenders talk to identify coverage.
Line up in D100 Formation along the boards behind the bluelines at each end. Continuous flow game. Keep score. Vary the situations 1-1 to 3-3.This is a great transition game to work on all four game playing roles in all three zones. You can focus on the offense, the defense, the regroup, boxing out, cycling, tying up sticks, creating offensive 2 on 1's, defensive communication etc. etc. All players attack and defend. The jokers support and must pass or shoot within a second and can't walk in. When the puck crosses the blueline they follow the play for a regroup pass and then into the attacking zone.
Description:
1. Full ice attack 1 Offense vs 1 Defenders.2. Offensive players 2 follow the play and are jokers who can't skate in but must pass or shoot within 1 second. Defenders only cover the original attackers and tie up their sticks and box out.
3. After a goal or a breakout the defenders 1 attack the jokers.
4. Create an offensive 2-1 on a wide defender. If coach blows the whistle regroup with 3 who follow the play thru the nzone.
5. 1 finish the attack and try to score while 3 follow the play and support.
*Coach can change the situation from 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 3-2, 3-3 or add a dump in to work on the forecheck or rules like goals must come from plays below the goal line to work on the cycle or low coverage.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt100-2-2-with-regroup/

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'Enjoy the Game'January 14, 2010 at 3:22 pm #2707Tom Molloy
KeymasterB4 – Cross and Drop Sequence – College M – Czech U20
Key Points:
Players are inside the middle circle. Two players skate around and cross and drop then 2 from the other group leave. Leave the puck when dropping and the second player skate behind. Return to line from the wide lanes to avoid collisions.Description:
1. Two players from one colour skate around the circle and cross and drop then 2 start in the opposite direction.
2. Drop the puck on the other side of circle.
3. Stay onside and 4 shoot then both rebound
4. #3 pass to 4 who drives to the net.
5. #2 cross blueline and pass right away to #1 who one times the shot. Both rebound.Options:
a. One, two or three players leave at a time.
b. After shooting one or two players defend the next rush, 1-1, 2-1, 2-2, 3-2, 3-3.
c. Give + go with last shooters. Etc.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b5-cross-and-drop-2/
B4 – Cross and Drop Sequence – College M

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B4 Double Cross and Drop – Jihlava U20

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'Enjoy the Game'January 16, 2010 at 12:47 pm #2709Tom Molloy
KeymasterT4 Penalty Killing 2 Short vs the Spread Power Play – Pro
Key Points:
-Skate in straight lines up and back.-Only pressure if you can get there the same time as the puck or the back is turned.
-Don't get tied up or finish checks.
-Stick on the ice and on the puck.
-Shin pads blocking shots, sticks take away passes thru the slot.
-Form a tight triangle.
Description:
-5 vs 3 versus a Spead with the Puck at the Point1. High 1 only go as far as the top of the circles.
2. High 2 watch middle player and be ready to cover other point on pass across.
3. Low defender be on puck side always moving side to side.
4. When puck is passed to low player.
Rotation: L move to puck, H1drop into middle, H2 drop down and cover weak side low or if the middle player stays at the top of the crease cover him.
Sticks take away passes thru the slot.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/t2-d400-spread-2-1-2-power-play-5-on-3-pro/
T4 D400 -PK 3 on 5 vs a Spread PP – Pro

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'Enjoy the Game'January 18, 2010 at 12:25 pm #2712Tom Molloy
KeymasterT4 Penalty Kill Two Short vs. Diamond or Umbrella
Key Points:
– Kill in a triangle facing the puck with 4 goalies. All three skaters must block shots.
-Skate in straight lines up and back. -Only pressure if you can get there the same time as the puck or the back is turned.
-Don't get tied up or finish checks.
-Stick on the ice and on the puck.
-Shin pads blocking shots.
-Sticks take away passes thru the slot.
-Form a tight triangle when the puck is low.
Description:
1. One high and two low defenders.a. High player go to the top of the circles to block shots from the middle point and drop down to mid slot when the puck is passed to the side. Stick deny forehand pass.
b. Low players block shots that are passed to their side while the other has net coverage.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/t2-d400-spread-2-1-2-power-play-5-on-3-pro/

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'Enjoy the Game'January 19, 2010 at 2:57 pm #2714Tom Molloy
KeymasterABC – Level Zero – 4 Practices
I have attached a pdf file with 4 practices using the ABC method of drills and games. It doesn't matter what age a person starts hockey. They have to learn to balance and move on the ice. At the same time they learn to skate they must learn how to PLAY the game.
It is a GAME we are teaching and not a series of drills. So the drills always have to lead to the purpose of "Learning how to PLAY the a GAME."
So the two themes of the method are:
" ENJOY THE GAME"
and
"THE GAME IS THE GREATEST COACH"
I will post 6 practices tomorrow that continue with skating and introduce puck handling, shooting and passing.
There are video clips of all these activities in the first section of this link.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=11&page=1
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- Four Practice – Level 0.pdf (364 KB)
- ABC2000.pdf (26 MB)
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'Enjoy the Game'January 20, 2010 at 12:24 pm #2715Tom Molloy
KeymasterABC – Level One – Six Practices
These six practices are a progression from level 0 to level 1. Focus is on skating and learning to shoot. These two skills are used in drills and games.
An example is in the video clip where Dany Heatley (#17 in red and white) is playing a full ice game with passing rules. He had just got drafted and was still in college. He attended many of my summer camps and skated with various Korean teams that I used to train in the summer time. (he was always looking for free icetime.)
Many players who went on the the NHL, won ROY, Hobey Baker have practiced with me. So using games in practice is OK. The players don't need to stand in straight lines and only move 7-12 minutes per hour like study after study shows what happens in drill focused practices.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/card-44-games-to-learn-the-game/
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- A – ABC Coding Explanation.pdf (360 KB)
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