26Sep 2011 by Jeremy Weiss 2 Comments
Perpetual Forecheck

Perpetual Forecheck

Breakouts, D-Zone Coverage, Defensive Zone, Forecheck, Hockey Drills, Offensive Zone, Team Skill Drills, Team Systems Drills
Awesome Hockey Forechecking Drill that Works on Multiple Game Situations I've been using this Hockey Forechecking Drill in my practices, and it has worked really well for my team. The thing I really like about it, is that it allows you to work on a lot of different stuff at once. Obviously, the main focus is forechecking, but you're also working on D-Zone Coverage, and Breakouts as well. Here's how the drill works: 5 forecheckers start at center ice 5 defenders at each end Coach dumps puck in, defenders attempt to break out, or play d-zone coverage, depending on how quickly the forecheckers get in Forecheckers execute whichever forechecking system the coach designates Play continues until defending team breaks out, or until the forecheckers score If defending team breaks out,…
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29Mar 2011 by Jeremy Weiss 4 Comments
3 Man Weave

3 Man Weave

Hockey Drills, Individual Skill Drills, Offensive Zone, Passing & Timing, Team Skill Drills
The 3 Man Weave is a Simple, but Highly Effective Hockey Passing Drill! Use the 3 Man Weave to teach and reinforce key concepts like timing, support, and offensive zone triangulation. As skill progresses, increase the demand on the players. I like to insist that all my lines are able to get in three stick-to-stick passes before the far blue line, then a controlled attack on net. Here's the diagram: 3 Man Weave 1. On whistle, center passes to one of the two wingers, who is cutting through the middle for a pass. 2. After making the pass, the passer loops in behind the receiver, providing back-side support, then explodes up ice to become the front side option for the 3rd player. 3. Receiver picks up the pass, then head…
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16Nov 2010 by Jeremy Weiss 2 Comments
Tom Renney Warm-up

Tom Renney Warm-up

1 on 1's, 2 on 2's, 2 on 1's, 3 on 2's, Breakouts, Defensive Zone, Hockey Drills, Individual Skill Drills, Neutral Zone, Offensive Zone, Passing & Timing, Shooting, Team Skill Drills, Team Systems Drills, Warm-Up
The Tom Renney Warm-up has a little something for every position! This is a fantastic warm-up drill for more advanced teams. My old junior coach back in Toronto, Kevin Burkett, used to run this with us almost every practice. It's great because it is high speed, mimics many different game situations, and involves every player on the ice. Here's your diagram: Tom Renney Warm-Up Both sides go at the same time. After the dump in and breakout, both defensemen play 2 on 1 against the other line's forwards. 1. two forwards swing low and receive a pass from the coach, then step over the center line and dump it in. 2. goalie stops the puck for the defenseman, who initiates the breakout, then plays 2 on 1 against forwards from…
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11Nov 2010 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments
Timed Delay Drill

Timed Delay Drill

Hockey Drills, Individual Skill Drills, Offensive Zone, Passing & Timing, Team Skill Drills
Use the Timed Delay Drill to introduce basic passing and timing concepts, as well as offensive attack and delay tactics Passing and timing are extremely important concepts for hockey players to understand. This is a drill you can use to introduce these ideas at a young age. As is the case with many drills, you can progress this through from simple to more complex versions as your players progress. The first part of this drill develops basic passing and timing skills, the second part can be progressed to work on attacking the offensive zone in "waves," meaning if the first attack option is shut down, a player can "delay" by misdirecting, then wait for his trailer man to come in late. Here's the diagram: Timed Delay Drill: 1. First player…
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04Nov 2010 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments
Give and Go Shooting Drill

Give and Go Shooting Drill

Half Ice Drills, Hockey Drills, Individual Skill Drills, Misc. Drills, Offensive Zone, Passing & Timing, Shooting, Team Skill Drills
This half-ice drill mimics recurring offensive-zone situations This drill is simple and straight to the point. Players must learn to read the pressure, get a pass back to the corner, and execute a give-and-go. This is a situation that happens again and again in games. Learn it and use it! Here's the diagram and explanation: Give & Go Shooting 1. first player passes out to point man - then attacks 2. point man bank passes back to next player in line 3. receiver executes a give and go with point man 4. point man shoots 5. player who attacked becomes new point man Enjoy! USE THIS DRILL IN YOUR OWN PRACTICE PLAN:
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