08Sep 2011 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments

Power Play: “Hybrid” Overload/Umbrella

Special Teams, Team Systems
My favorite power play set-up... The "Hybrid" The "Hybrid" is a very complex power play set-up that has very specific skill requirements for each position. This is a phenomenal set-up IF you have the right personel for the job. If not, it will fall apart badly! Make sure your players understand the "key indicator" that signals the "shift" (see video for details). Doing this will ensure that the timing works out correctly. Also, I like to designate a specific side of the ice to run it from every time to eliminate positional confusion, and to make sure we have the proper shooting hand in the proper spot. Enjoy!
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06Sep 2011 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments

Neutral Zone: Backchecking

Neutral Zone, Team Systems
Some simple Backchecking tips to improve effectiveness Believe it or not, there is actually some technique to backchecking in hockey. Most players just put their head down and get back into the defensive zone as quickly as possible... this is a good start, but players need to do more if they want to REALLY stop the scoring threat. Here are a few key points from the video: 1. Backcheck with a purpose: Keep your head on a swivel while backchecking, and pick up any loose opponents along the way. Make sure you stick with them ALL THE WAY back into the zone (many players release their man at the blueline for some reason). 2. Revert to "5-Card" Formation: I explain this in the video, but use the "5-Card" set-up as…
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08Aug 2010 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments
4-Pass Hockey Warm-Up Drill

4-Pass Hockey Warm-Up Drill

Coaches' Corner, Hockey Drills, Passing & Timing, Useful Products, Warm-Up
4-Pass Hockey Warm-up Drill Here's a fast-paced warm-up drill that incorporates skating, passing, and shooting. Plus it works multiple angles for the goalies. As always, here's the diagram and explanation: 4-Pass Warm-Up 1. 4 lines on the goal line with pucks. 2. Line 1 skates up to blue line, turns toward line 3 and receives a pass from line 3, then turns up ice and attacks 1 on 0 3. Line 2 receives from line 4, line 3 from line 1, and line 4 from line 2 Enjoy!!! USE THIS DRILL IN YOUR OWN PRACTICE PLAN:
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