In this week’s video, we cover the basic concepts behind making indirect passes. In particular, we discuss making board and area passes, and what to look for in different scenarios to make effective passes.
This week’s video covers a skill development drill that focuses on the technique, control, and balance necessary for an effective V Start / Quick Start.
In this video we outline the basic concepts and techniques behind the poke check. We also cover three different scenarios to use the poke check and offer tips for executing it effectively.
Quick public service announcement from HockeyShare – keep the outdoor rinks a safe place for kids to have fun and try new moves without consequences.
This week’s video is a variation on the drill demonstrated in our last video. In this drill, we add in a defensive pivot off a one-foot stop to develop balance and change of direction power.
The ability to effectively open your hips while pivoting is a key in generating power in the opposite direction. This simple to set up drill helps players develop the ability to change directions effectively.
This video explains the difference between the view of the shooter and the view of the puck, as well as how it relates to goal…
The winner of the Drill Shootout from last week is the Back-Passing drill. Below is a link to the drill page, which includes an animation of the drill.
The first winner of the Drill Shootout is the 3-2 Washington drill. Below is a link to the drill page, which includes an animation of the drill.
One technique to score more goals is to change the angle of your shot while you’re setting up to shoot. This week’s video covers the basics of how to execute the shot while changing the shooting angle, as well as why it’s effective.