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Trimble’s Drill of the Week Neutral Zone 4 Line Warmup- Roundabout Passing Lot of Variations you can do off this set up, and this is one of the most basic. I usually do this drill right at the beginning of practice to get everyone moving and goalies to feel the puck early in a practice […]
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I generally break my power play drills down into several categories: To have successful power plays its important to cover all of these concepts at the youth level, so kids can develop and have a deep understanding of the skills necessary to be successful with any power play. Here are some Youtube Videos to help
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When Vancouver Canucks coach Bruce Boudreau was 20-years-old, his first professional team was the Johnstown Jets, who played in the North American Hockey League, when it was a Minor Pro Hockey League. The 1976 team lives on through the most memorable hockey movie ever made — Slap Shot. Although Bruce’s part in the film was
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Armagan 2 v 1 Drill Forwards at the interior of the bluelines and defenseman at center ice with pucks. On the whistle defenseman will carry their puck backwards for 2 to 3 strides before passing to the forward on their right. Keep your feet active and present a good target. Forward will pass back immediately
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So as the great pessimist that I am, I typically don’t have any New Year resolutions, because I know they will be over within 24 hours (I love my Dr. Pepper). But, I think for myself, this year I can implement my own “Coaching Resolutions”, especially in areas I’m trying to get better at. So
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By Andrew Trimble Driveway & Off Ice Stickhandling Drills Driveway drills can improve your stickhandling, eye/hand coordination and shot power and accuracy, by using everyday tools that can be found in your basement or garage. Stickhandle with golf balls, tennis balls, shoot on your own net, use your rollerblades or don’t…. but find ways to
1 v 1 Net Tag Really fun drill and good for all ages in a skills practice or station based practice
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As players come back from their Holiday Breaks, here are some ideas to incorporate into the first week they return… 1) Fitness Testing– In the below article Bill Guerin talks about the conditioning tests and standards that measured NHL players when he first started till now. In my opinion, the conditioning standards need to be rigid
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Sorry for the late post!! Holidays had me travelling all around New England Clock Drill- Great for all ages and abilities to develop footwork, transitions, and balance. Use any circle Its a great drill. Enjoy! Below Clip is Example 1 being executed by a local (NH) Bantam Player This example is being executed by a
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Create Variations in your circle Drills to make them more challenging for your youth players We all fall into the practice of repeating the same drills. Habits die hard. To make your circle drills (in particular for youth players (U12 and younger where you are doing circle drills) more challenging, try different variations on the
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