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B6 – Five Circle Skill Circuit
Key Points:
-Rotate from one circle to the other.
-Do skills at top speed and with good habits.
-You can have #1 and #4 going on in opposite directions at the same time.
-Vary where the shots come from.
Description:
1. Player skate full speed with puck in all directions. Lots of pivots and turns.
2. The Iron Cross. To the dot, stop, left, to dot, forward, back, stop, R, dot, back, stop.
3. One passer 3 passes while receiver skates 8's facing passer.
4. 2 pass and skate facing each other exchange pucks 3 times.
5. Passer exchange pucks 3 times while receiver skates along circle one way then other way.
Options:
a. Do one exercise at a time rotating circles.b. Do a different skill in each circle.
This is a very popular drill especially at the higher levels using he C600 formation with the players lined up against the boards behind the blue lines. You get full ice situations. Use this drill and then create transition games with the same situations so the plays are finished by fighting for rebounds and making breakout passes.
The first pass is made by F1 and not F3 as the diagram states.
——————————————————————————————————–C600 – 1 on 1 to a 3 on 2 – Major Jr
Key points:
Defense must move their feet and close the gap in the neutral zone. The forwards must attack with speed.Description:
1. F1 skate between the dots with a puck.
2. F1 pass to D2 and mirror the puck for a return pass.
3. D2 skate hard sideway or make a tight turn and pass to F1.
4. F1 attack and try to score vs D1.
5. F2 start the same drill passing to D3.
6. D3 drive skate and pass to F2.
7. F2 attack 1-1 vs D2. – Repeat in alternate directions.Variations:
– Add a regroup.
– Add players for situations, 2-1, 1-2, 2-2, 2-3, 3-2.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c3-2-on-1-with-regoup-major-jr/
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'Enjoy the Game'B6 – 3-0 Weave With D Regroup
Key Points:
-Skate with the puck to the big ice between the dots and then pass.– Pass and follow your pass.
-Stay wide until you get the pass.
Description:
1. Half the forwards at each end in three lines behind the goal line with the D waiting at the bluelines. Whites at one end and Blues at the other.
2. Middle player start by skating toward the strong side and pass to the wing and follow the pass skating behind the new puck carrier.
3. Wing skate to the big ice between the dots and pass to the far wing then follow the pass.
4. Wide wing skate to the big ice and pass to the original centre who is now in the opposite wide lane.
5. The D is skating backwards thru the middle zone and the puck is passed back to him for a regroup the other direction.
6. On regroup one player supports on the strong side boards, one mirrors the puck in the middle lane and one is in the wide lane.
7. D makes the pass and follow the attack into the zone.
8. The group at the other end leaves after the D passes up ice.Options.
a. Add another D.
b. Add a second regroup.
c. Add a pass to the D for a point shot after the original rush.
d. When 2 D are used you can use 2 pucks to create and overload situation and have the forwards take a shot followed by the D shooting the other puck.'The Game is the Greatest Coach'
'Enjoy the Game'C1 – Loose Puck Battles – Wally U18 F
Key Points:
-Players should protect themselves while going into the corners. Don't skate straight in toward the boards.
-Contact each other before getting the puck to gain position.
-Protect the puck with the body and use quick strides to escape.
-Attack with a good move and defend with tight gaps.Description;
Players are lined up across the red line and the coach or coaches in the middle with pucks. One team to each side of the coach.1. The coach dumps the puck into the corner and the first player on each line races to get the puck, then the coach dumps a puck into the other corner and the next players race to the puck.
2. Whichever player wins the battle in the corner skates out over the blueline and thru the middle circle then attacks the original end while the other player defends. This happens at both ends of the ice.
3. As soon as the rush is over another puck is dumped into the corner.
4. Situations like 2-1, 2-2, 3-2, 3-3 can also be used.http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/video.php?n=20080720174241795
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'Enjoy the Game'D400 Small Area 2-1 x 2 Jr. A
Key Points:
-Play in small areas for short shifts of 20-30 seconds.
-Focus on offensive puck protection and defensive net side with the stick on the puck and tight gaps.
-Attackers practice creating 2 on 1's, screening and picking while protecting their stick.Description
Game One:
1. Net is in the standard place and the extra players form a semi circle to keep the puck in play.
2. Play situations up to a 3-3.
3. Coach shoots the puck into the corner to start the game and the extra players do the same if the puck is checked to them.
4. Keep score and vary the situation by calling out i.e. "blue 2, white 1" and that many players go.Game Two:
1. Divide the zone in half with one net at each side and play two games at once.
2. If the puck comes out the coach puts in another puck.
3. Play this game up to a 2-2 situation with short shifts of 20-30 seconds.D400 Small Area 2-1 x 2 Jr. A
D400 – 2 Net 4-2 Each Side – U20 M
D400 – 2-2 – Two Nets in Corner – C U18 F
D400 – Two Net 1-1 in Two Circles – C U18 F
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'Enjoy the Game'We did this battling game last night and it was very competitive and the players enjoyed it.
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D200 – Close Battles – ProKey Points:
-Coach shoots in a new puck whenever one goes out of play.
-Players battle to keep sticks free and get shots.Description:
1. Nets are close together.
2. Players race for the shoot in.
3. Play about 15-20".
4. Keep score.
5. Vary situations 1-1, 2-2, 2-1,3-2, 3-3.
6. Coach call out the situation for variations.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c1-loose-puck-battles/
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'Enjoy the Game'T3 – Playing a Defensive 2-1
Key Points:
– A 2-1 is really a 2-2 because it is between the two attackers one defender and one goalie. (goalies are people too)
– The defender has to realize that he/she doesn't have to get the puck or make a check but instead recognize the most dangerous play and take that play away.
– Goalie should be saying he has the shooter.Description:
1. Defender stay in the middle a little ahead of the attack with the stick in the passing lane.
2. Initiate the decision.
3. Move toward the puck carrier a faking you are going there to see if it make him rush and see if he drops his head and throws the puck across (many players panic and do this) then drop back into the middle and block the pass.
4. Deny the pass across and the goalie takes the shooter if he is outside. If the stick is in the inside lane the shooter may be the most dangerous player and you have to play him more.
5. Don't allow the puck carrier to go in alone; cut the ice in half.
6. Take non shooters stick on a shot.
7. Slide to deny the pass if the attackers are parallel.T3 – Low 2-1 Instruction – College W
https://www.facebook.com/tom.molloy.5836/videos/10159266788370931Defending a 1-1 TJ – Former NHL D.
T3 – Defending a 2-1- TJ – U18 F
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'Enjoy the Game'T2 – Breakout with Stretch Pass
Key Points:
Wing be ready for a quick up and see the puck at all times. Come back thru the middle to touch pass back to flying teammates.Description:
Players are lined up along the boards in the C3 Formation.A. Coach dumps the puck in for a 5-0 breakout. After rush come back 3-2.
B. Player dumps the puck in and forechecks breakout 1 on 5 and then backchecks to create a 3-3.
C. Options: add one or two more forwards to to create 2-5 or 3-5 forecheck. High player come back to make a 3-3 or 2 F come back to create a 3-4 and give backpressure and the D stand up.
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'Enjoy the Game'This is a great way to practice back pressure.
——————————————————————–DT100 – Transition Game with F Backchecking – RB pro
Key Points:
The highest attacking F backcheck and backpressure the puck thru the nzone.Description:
DT100 Full Ice with extra players waiting along the boards in the neutral zone.
1. Start by attacking 1-1 up to a 3-2.
2. F and D give passive support above circles.
3. On breakout pass the highest F backcheck.
5.Waiting players can take away the puck if it comes above the circles.
6. Practice back pressure on even situations.
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'Enjoy the Game'E1 – Shootout Race With a Tight Turn – SW
Key Points:
Players do tight turns and protect the puck. No penalties.Description:
1. Players line up in the neutral zone and the coach has pucks to dump inside blueline.2. Players start from the blueline and race to the top of the circle, tight turn, back around the nzone faceoff dot and then compete for the puck.
3. Key is to gain the inside position for the puck and box opponent out. No penalties but fight hard.
4. Goals come from the original shot or a quick shot following any rebound in the slot.
5. Keep score.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/e1-shootout-race-with-tight-turn/
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'Enjoy the Game'C1-C3 1-1, 2-1-b
Key Points:
Quick feet for both the F and DDescription:
Full ice 1-1 and 2-1
1a. D get a pass from the circle.
1b. F get a pass from the boards and shoot then rebound.
2. D skate backward inside blue and pivot. F skate at D.
3. D pass to F and F attack 1-1 vs D
4. Do on both sides.
5. You can also do a 2-1.
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'Enjoy the Game'B600 – Double Cross and Pass – Jihlava U20
Key Points:
Make hard passes. Players should face the puck.Description:
A. Player 1 pass to 2 and cross behind.
B. Player 2 pass to player 3 and exchange lanes crossing with player 1.
C. Player 3 pass across ice to player 4.
D. Player 4 pass across ice to player 1.
E. Players 1 and 2 attack 2-0.
F. Player 3 pass to player 4 who repeat the other way 3-4, 4-1, 1-2, 2-3, attack.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b600-2-0-passing-shooting-warm-up/
Options:
1. Practice shoot ins and recovery by shooting in from the neutral zone and bounce to the wing or fire it wide on the short side so it comes to the player on the other side of the net.
2. Rebound. After the attack circle back and time it so you are looking to score on the rebound as a second wave when the next two shoot.
3. Game situations: one player skate out to the blue line and defend 2-1 vs the next attackers or both players meet the next attack and play a 2-2.
4. One timer practice: after the shot and rebound both players stand behind the goal line on either side of the net and give and go with the next two attackers who one time the pass.
5. Combine any of these options;i.e. one passes from the goal line on a 2-1.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'B3 – Breakout and Point Shot
Key Points:
The same thing happens on both sides of the ice. Face the puck and give a target.Description:
1. F1 and F2 leave and pass the puck to D1
2. F1 and F2 fill the wide and middle lane for a regroup pass from D1
3. F1 and F2 attack 2-0 and shoot.
4. D1 follow play then skates around circle and goes to the far point at the original end.
5. Either F1 or F2 shoot and the other pass to the other D1 at the point
6. F pass and rush the point and the other F screen for opposite D1 shot.'The Game is the Greatest Coach'
'Enjoy the Game'C3 – 1 on 1 Defense Quick Feet
Key Points:
The D must quickly skate up ice to close the gap on the attacking forward.
Description:
1. The first forward on each side of the ice pass to D1 and cut across the ice for a pass.
2. D1 pass to D2 who makes a quick pass to the forwards.
3. D1 skate hard into the neutral zone to close the gap on the forward coming from the opposite end.
4. The two Forwards attack the two Defenders and try to score.
5. D2 now become the new D1, the resting D become D2 and the original D1 rest along the boards.
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'Enjoy the Game'A200 – Puck Handling Circuit – Finland
Key Points:
Protect the puck with the body. Develop big moves all around the body and thru the legs to shield the puck. Learn to pivot and make quick turns and backward escapes.Description:1. Zig-zag forward and backward with the puck.
2. Protect the puck skating #8's.
3. a. Skate along line and reach around pylons.
b. Skate around pylons keeping puck on the line.
4. Figure 8's around gloves to the front and sides.
5. Weave through pylons.
6. 1 on 1 game. Go around pylon to become the attacker.
7. Partners work inside the circle and protect the puck from each other for 10â€.A3 Puck Handling Moves With a Shot
Key Points:
Do various moves with the puck and finish with a shot.Description:
One group rotate clockwise and the other counter clockwise.
1. Do various skating moves with the puck.
2. Big moves all around the body, in the skates, through the legs etc.* You can also add quick burst while protecting the puck thru pylons and finishing with a shot.
There are many video's on this site for puck handling. I think the most important routine is the Russian Big Moves Warm up. Do this on and off the ice, add moves you see top players do. If a player does this routine a lot before he/she reaches puberty they will be able to control the puck all around the body.https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/a200-puck-handling-circuit/
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