Coaches Corner


Deception... Have a plan and take what they give you 

 

You may want to watch these videos at 1/4 speed (pause play, click "settings" symbol at bottom right & "playback speed") to appreciate how these NHL stars use their body and stick position (stability, protection and shot/deke options), ankle flex (for pivoting and acceleration/deceleration in wide stance) and hockey IQ (reading the defender and goalie to maximize puck protection and deception). To assist your players/clients to acquire this skill, optimize practice/training downtime by having them handle pucks head up in wide stance, moving in random patterns by using their inside edges and flexing their ankles (no defender. keep it really simple). Start slow and master technique. Players can further develop this habit in shinny. puck protection drills, etc. It is a transferable skill to apply in games.

 

 


Get Wide!


Ankle Flex


2on1's


10 Seconds!



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HOCKEY TERMS


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HOCKEY SLANG


STICKHANDLE LIKE A PRO


SHOOT Like Bedard (played for Pro Hockey in Europe)
 


When To Use D to D Passes


Optimizing Practice Ice Time


Quick Breakout Drill


Puck STEALS

Another Puck Stealing Drill


Get Your Shots Through

Eichel


Improving Your Hockey IQ


Puck PROTECTION


Training with the Tkachuks
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ESCAPE or Evading Check


How to do the Mohawk