D100 - Two Touch Batchko - U18 F - Wally Kozak

Key Points:

Game where the players are not allowed to handle the puck. Player must skate to open ice with the puck and teammates have to get open for a pass and give close support. Players must have loose shoulders to control the puck on either the backhand or forehand side of the stick. Players must protect the puck with their body. The game is the greatest coach.

Description:

1. Play full ice with teams of 3-3 up to half the team on each side.
2. Players can only touch the puck twice.
3. First touch is when they take a pass.
4. Second pass is when they make a pass or take a shot.
5. Coach blow the whistle if there is more touches and the other team gets the puck.
6. Play a game and keep score.
7. After a goal the scoring team must tag up at the red line before they can forecheck.

* This is a game played all the time in Czech Republic and all over Europe.

* This is a core game to practice puck support and puck protection.

* Batchko is great for any level from kid’s to pro and can also be a SAG.

* Enjoy the Game.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=2017120212154990

https://youtu.be/2n3B8rN4oA8

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.740033056906494/10159553823785931

A200 - Ovechkin Moves to Score - RB U17-20

I watched highlights of Ovechkin scoring two goals the other night and the moves he used are right out of this sequence he learned from his former coach in Russia. The first goal he faked a shot then pushed the puck outside the defenders shin pads on his forehand, shot and scored. Next goal he did the same but added pull across and slide backwards - shoot - Score.
Vladimir Jursinov has developed over 65 players who moved on to the NHL. He coached Moscow Dynamo during the Soviet era and was assistant to Tikonov when they dominated the Olympics and World Championships. In 98 the first time NHLer’s played in the Olympics the Russian players who were in the NHL insisted he be the head coach for the Olympic team or they wouldn’t play. He has coached other Olympics since.

This is a 1-1 sequence that gives options to score.

I was lucky enough to coach with Jursi in Austria and took video so I would remember what he did.

https://youtu.be/ddVL3WB5dTk

T2 - Breakout Sequence - Wally Kozak - U18 F

Key Points:

Defense make a deception escape move to beat the forechecker and face up ice. Skate hard and pass while skating.

Description:
1. Begin with a stop and start skating progression where you face the puck with no cross-over but load on the back inside edge and push forwards with the stick as a target.
2. Goalies make a breakout pass to each side. All the skaters go deep in the corner and pivot for a pass from each corner.
3. First player carry the puck and make a fake inside turn outside, skate hard and make a pass to the second player skating up to boards. Pass to the goalie, open pivot and get a return pass. Progress to forward pass to the goalie who passes to the defense.
4. Three leave, one defense, two wing, three centre. Centre support low and slow from behind and below the wing. Goalies move to the red line and exchange passes. Add pass back to D who passes to the other forward.
5. Four leave and the fourth player is a forechecker. Checker cover either the wing or centre and defense read the passing option or pressure the puck carrier.
6. Attack 3-1 backchecker and score at the other end.
7. Pass to Goalie. Goalie Set up Puck. Breakout 3-0. Attack 3-0. Defense start at the blue line and forward shoot the puck on net. Goalie set it up and breakout and attack 3-0. Defense skate backward, pivot forward, shoulder check. Defense make an escape move to beat the checker, skate hard up ice and pass to a forward. 3-0 attack with speed. D join the attack.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20171208171205521

https://youtu.be/995uo789DdY

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.741230893453377/10159558887535931

T1 - Scoring Stations - U18 F- U17 B

Key Points:

Shoot while skating. Hit the net. Use deception to get the shot through.

Description:

1. Defense skate and get a puck on the boards, skate inside the dot and shoot x 3. Do this on both sides.
2. D1 skate out and pass to D2 at point, then go out to block the shot. D2 make deceptive moves to get the shot on net and miss the blocker.
3. F1 leave from behind the red line at a coach or other player. Skate to the inside and wait for defender to collapse to protect the middle. Skate outside, build a wall with the leg and body and puck on outside. Cut in and shoot.
4. Scissors. F1 skate up the boards with a puck. D1 read F1 is above the hash and shouldn’t pass to the point and skate down the wall. F1 leave room for D1 to skate down the boards and pass to D1. D1 go to the net and F1 cycle high for a pass.

U17 Boy's
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.741284223448044/10159559180465931

https://youtu.be/TZGWV2DWpDU

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.741284223448044/10159559180465931

T2 Take the Ice Behind to Create 2-1's

One of my friends who played against Gretzky a lot said it was especially difficult because him and Kurri would work together. Kurri would have the puck on the outside and skate inside just before the blue line. Gretzky would pick up the puck and reach over the blue line with it creating a situation where the first one over the blue line did not have the puck, this made the read different for the defender. The left winger would go hard to the net and Kurri would be a second wave opening up for a one timer. Gretzky faced the play in the triple threat position and had the options on the forehand to:

1. Go to the net.
2. Pass to the left winger.
3. Pass to Kurri for a one timer.
4. Pass to Coffey coming in from the point.
5. Pass to the strong side D.

It worked pretty good for all of them.

T2 Take the Ice Behind to Create 2-1's – Pro

Key Points:

When the defenders are using a contain forecheck and are ahead of the puck you cannot beat them skating in straight lines. You must continually isolate the wide player and create 2 on 1 situations. Support by taking the ice behind the puck carrier.

Description:

1. Practice with a 2 on 2 situation and isolate a defender by crossing.
a. Cross drop and #1 screen weak side D.
b. Cross, drop 1 to net, 2 wide.
c. Cross and fake drop. 1 through middle 2 go to the net.
Create 3 on 3 situations in drills and games.
d. #’s 2 and 3 go hard to the net.
e. #1 go to the middle and shoot or pass.

* Other options are another cross behind or pass back to the 4th and 5th supporting attackers. Important is to change the speed and angle of the attack and force defensive decisions like switch or stay man to man.

This video example is from Swedish and Czech pro games where they constantly change the flow of the play and create 2-1's. If the defenders are in good position in front of you then a direct attack is not effective but you have to cause them to make decisions on 'switch or not' change the speed of the attack to create gaps and switch lanes to make it more difficult to 'read the play.'

http://hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20110408092101945

https://youtu.be/Ct13iVusijI

Video examples of taking the ‘Big Ice’ by skating between the dots and the player in the middle goes outside and ‘Takes the Ice Behind.’

Examples from Pro team practices.

T2 - B6 - 2-0 Skate to Big Ice-X and Drop-Shoot - Pro

https://youtu.be/LmOF-ekbXtE

T2 - B6 - 2-0-Gain Zone-X and Drop - Pro

https://youtu.be/MWMyf0UkaIA

T2-B600 Isolate Wide D on 2-2 - Pro

https://youtu.be/9-q0d7PnUmA

C3 2 on 2 with Regroup – RB Pro

https://youtu.be/__sFdAi9pek

C3-C6 Point Shot 2-2 – Pro

https://youtu.be/9kinyEp-Xuo

C600 2-0 to 2-2 - Pro

https://youtu.be/8hmgYOegSsY

C2 - 1-1, 2-2 Loose Puck Battles - Wally Kozak - U18 F

Key Points:

Battle for loose pucks. Fire in a new puck as soon as the battle is over. Start with one end and then go both ends at once. Keep score. Stop the battles and ask what can be done better and give input to improve performance. Check closely and pressure the puck carriers hips. Can be played 1-1 to 5-5 with even or odd numbered teams depending on how many players are practicing.

Description:

1. Players line up on the red line.
2. Red one side and black the other side.
3. Battle for pucks with good angles, body position, protect the puck.
4. Coach shoot a puck in and a player from each colour race for the puck.
5. Start with 1-1.
6. Player that wins the battle must breakout over the blue line then turn back to attack.
7. Battle happens at both ends.
8. When the rush ends players return to the lineup and a new puck is shot in at either end.
9. Play 2 on 2.
10. 2-2 has all 4 game playing roles. 1-puck carrier, 2-offesive support, 3-closest checker, 4-defend away from the puck.
11. Start at one end to demonstrate and then go both ends at once.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20171219120514856

https://youtu.be/qWhxxzyujc8

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.742907376619062/10159565740660931

B Drills - Partner and Team Passing Drills

List of the drills with links to the description, diagram, video demonstration.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=8130&topic=8137#8137

DT100 Continuous 2-1 to 3-3 and 2-2 to 4-4 With Tag-up – U18 F

Key Points:

Defenders collapse low in the zone. Create 2 on 1's by attacking the widest defender on the 2-2 rush and use crosses, drops and picks. Add competition by keeping score and timing the game or play to a certain score like first team to 3 goals.

Description:

1. Extra forwards and defense line up on the sides in the neutral zone.
2. Start with a 2 on 1 attack Blue F1 and F2 vs Red D1.
3. When the puck crosses red line red F1 and F2 tag up at far blue and backcheck.
4. Blue D1 support rush from the point.
5. Play 3-3 at each end. New players go the other way.

https://youtu.be/MInmHmN4wvs

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.743511409891992/10159568237535931

* In the 2-2 to 4-4 game two defending forwards tag up and backtrack between the dots to the mid slot and then cover the points. D1 and D2 play low against F1 and F2.

https://youtu.be/Zc_lQEA9dX8

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.743511409891992/10159568239735931

* You can play this transition game from 1-1 to 3-2, i.e. 1-1 gives a 2-2 at each end, 3-2 gives a 5-5.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20180112093049995

DT400 - 3-3 Pearn - U18 F

Key Points:

Great transition game to practice offensive and defensive 3-3 or any other numerical situation. Defend from the net side; closest on puck carrier, second closest one stick length away, third closest halfway. Defenders indentify who you cover early. Create 2-1’s on offense and fight for the inside position. Attackers pass behind to the other side to spread the defense and create seams. Dump-ins can be added to work on the forecheck and breakout. This game can be played in situations 1-1 to 5-5.

Description:

1. Players line up behind the red line.
2. Defenders allow the attackers to pass and start the new attack in the neutral zone.
3. Start with 3 reds attacking vs. 3 blacks.
4. On a goal, frozen puck or turnover the defenders must carry the puck over the blue line.
5. Black defenders pass to team-mates waiting at the red line.
6. Original attacking reds now defend inside the offensive zone.
7. This game can be done at one or both ends.
8. Blacks must get onside before the new attackers can cross the blue line or reds get the puck.

*Keep score and have tournaments with 4 teams and a game at each end.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20180118124528125

https://youtu.be/YPv-FooK9uc

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.744067669836366/10159570904775931

DT200 - 2-2 Jokers Behind Each Net - College F

Key Points:

This is a Small Area Game where the players must pass to a Joker behind either net to go onto offense. There is constant transition in game playing situation; loose puck, offense, defense and game playing roles; puck carrier, puck support, closest checker, cover away from the puck.

Description:

1. Play 2-2 with a Joker from each team behind each net.
2. You must pass to either Joker before you can score.
3. Jokers can shoot, pass to a player or to the other Joker.
4. If there are extra players rotate to Joker, Player, Rest.
5. You can play from 1-1 to 5-5.
6. Option is half the players play and half are Jokers and each has a partner who they rotate on their own with.
7. Modified rules like only 2” with the puck or goals must be on One Timer Shots are a good way to practice game playing skills.

https://youtu.be/VmyGuXt6Y20

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.744202729822860/10159571522715931

DT100 - 1-1 D Join Rush-F Backtrack - U18 F

Key Points:

Defense line up in the Nzone on one side and forwards on the other side. Defense join the attack and the forward must backtrack and communicate with his defenseman who to cover in the defensive zone. One puck, zero whistles. Game not a drill so regroup on dump outs. Coaches talk to players when they come back to line up. Keep score. Progression from drill of 1-1 and support at other end on whistle. Options are to play 2-1 or send out 1 or 2 F or other combinations.

Description:

1. Red F1 attack 1-1 vs. the Black D1.
2. Red D1 follow the play when puck crosses red line and support from the point.
3. Black F2 tag up at the far blue line and backtrack through the middle lane.
4. On turnover, frozen puck or goal Black D1 pass to Black F2 and join the rush.
5. Black F2 attack Red D1 and Red F1 backtrack to cover Black D1.
6. Black D2 follow and support the attack from the point.
7. Red F3 tag up and backtrack between the dots and cover Black D2 at the point.
8. Play 3-3 in the zone.
9. Breakout with Red F3 attacking Black D2.
10. Red D1 join the rush and Black F2 backtrack.
11. Continue this sequence.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20180127143007466

https://youtu.be/NeyvfdRTWwY

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.746503222926144/10159580170860931

Pro, U20, Female and Youth Practice Ideas

Practice PDFs's

Pro Practice Ideas
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9g9FxIoQg9qsvb3Fxtg

U20 Practice Ideas
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9g8wHv179jYcLQpWvFw

Youth Hockey U18 and Younger Practice Ideas
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9g90U9HLlZsKedVByZA

Female Hockey Practice Ideas
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9g-Jp2pcrhorDJv01Ow

Video

Jursinov Skill Video
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9g5pW1gluqh3eAJikZw

U18 F Practice Video
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AukXg5gWoW-9g8V-S1VOuFvH7IygvQ

T3 - 2-2 Back Skate - No X-overs - Wally Kozak - U18 F

Key Points:

Stride backward with no cross overs at the start. Close the gap on a regroup. Use front to back arm action to help accelerate. Sit tall, head up, ride a horse.

Description:

1. Forwards in the corners and defense in the middle at one end.
2. 2 on 2 rush with the defense striding only skating backwards.
3. Forwards focus on speed and take a shot from the outside.
4. Forward start from the goal line and defense from the dot.
5. Come back through the middle lane.
6. Defense skate back between the dots and protect the middle.
7. All defense backward stride and focus on the north-south arm action.
8. On whistle forwards regroup and defense keep a tight gap protecting the middle.

https://youtu.be/QBaiK_zYayc

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20180217105942686

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.747047012871765/10159582133150931

T1-2 - Breakout Escape Options - TJ - U18 F

Key Points:

Former NHL defenseman and long time university coach Terry Johnson teaches the breakout. One is written up here and five other YouTube links are below.

Defenseman has to keep skating up ice with the puck or the forecheckers know your only option is to pass. Skate between the dots with the puck so you have many options. Skate up ice as long as you can to drive the forecheckers off the blue line into the neutral zone. To beat a checker skate in a 45 degree angle to the inside and then tight turn to the outside.

Description:

1. Goalie place the puck so the defenseman can either go behind or make a tight turn outside.
2. Start from the top of the circle with one player at the point to shoot and one screen goalie.
3. Coach pass to the goalie who places the puck for a defenseman to pick up.
4. Defense skate to the puck and ‘wheel’ behind the net and cut up ice near the post.
5. Skate between the dots to the top of the circle and pass to the point who shoots.
6. Sequence is breakout, shoot, screen then back to lineup.
7. Defenseman skate to the back of the net at a 45 degree angle then tight turn to the outside.
8. Make the forechecker x-over and then tight turn away from pressure.
9. Counter by drive skating to the back of the net, stop at the far post facing up ice and exit hard.
10. If forechecker comes from the wide side pass puck behind you, protect with your body and exit.
11. One forecheck and the puck carrier must read the rush and either, wheel, tight turn, counter.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=2&s=20180223112148601

https://youtu.be/2zHNSc8YXtw

https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/pcb.747062326203567/10159582195545931

YouTube of TJ teaching defenseman breakout skills.

T1-2 Breakout D to D 5-0 - TJ - U18 F
https://youtu.be/rS2a54ULFCk

T1-2 Breakouts vs. Checker - TJ - U18 F
https://youtu.be/bL119HCaRFQ

T1-2 D to D and Up - 2-0 - TJ
https://youtu.be/DAdWqiJKfZM

T1-2 Tight Turn-Quick up 2-0 -TJ - U18 F
https://youtu.be/FOqIQnpp7B0

T1 - D Counter-Pass-Pass-Point Shot - College W
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/g.631135947796206/10159261409640931

T1 - Tight Turn-Pass-Point Shot - College W
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/g.631135947796206/10159261290740931

T1 - Wheel-Pass-Point Shot - College W
https://www.facebook.com/518555930/videos/g.631135947796206/10159261282390931

Penalty Kill 'The Shrink'

Great example of pk using the shrink in Major Jr.

I think the video on here titled D Zone "Swarming" is a very important concept. We have spent a lot of time and focus on this with my junior team this year on the Penalty kill... we use the term "Shrink" which refers to a deliberate play on the PK when we can pressure the puck but don't have an opportunity to have an immediate clean 200 foot clear. As soon as the puck is stalled all 4 players swarm the puck or as we call it "shrink". What we have taught our players is that if you can't clear the puck stall it with 1 pinning the man in possession of the puck. The 2nd and 3rd PKers immediately move to seal both sides of the battle with the purpose of keeping the puck in the pile.... the PP player will likely be trying to move the puck out either side of the battle so the PK players 2 and 3 just keep pushing the puck back into the pile killing time unless they can get a clean clear (refs seem to be more and more reluctant to blow the whistle on these type of plays). PK player 4 moves in very tight so that when the puck becomes loose he is able to make a hard forehand clear down the ice.

I'm attaching a couple of examples of our team using this "shrink" on the PK.... since we started stressing this concept our PK has been much more effective.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1di3JzcCCoylVbN-7EvPn3N9Zpa7AO5Kc/view

Brad McKenzie