Half-Ice Bednár Conditioning Drill

Half-Ice Bednár Conditioning Drill

Conditioning, Hockey Drills, Individual Skill Drills, Shooting, Skating & Agility, Stickhandling, Warm-Up
Here's a Fantastic Half-Ice Conditioning Drill from Our Friend, Ján Bednár From time to time our coaches send me drills, this is a great half-ice conditioning drill from Ján Bednár out in Slovakia. Here's the diagram and explanation: Half-Ice Bednár Conditioning Drill Option 1: Skate through the pattern forward Option 2: Skate through the pattern, pivoting backward as diagrammed Option 3: Skate through the pattern, forward, with a puck. Add shot at the end. Option 4: Skate through the pattern with a puck, pivoting backward as diagrammed. Add shot at the end. NOTE: make sure players are alternating lines so they develop stops and starts in both directions. USE THIS DRILL IN YOUR OWN PRACTICE PLAN:
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Sagging Zone Coverage – Clarification

Sagging Zone Coverage – Clarification

Defensive Zone, Team Systems
Sagging Zone Coverage - Clarification It's no secret that Sagging Zone Coverage is one of my favorite Defensive Zone Coverage setups. Recently, a few questions have surfaced regarding the Centerman's role in the coverage. In this video, we address the role of the centerman as the "3rd defenseman," and how he or she should play the position effectively. If you haven't watched our other videos on the Sagging Zone Coverage, take a look here: 1. D-Zone Coverage: “Sagging” Zone 2. Sagging Zone Coverage: In Action Enjoy!
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