26Jul 2012 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments
Full Speed Power Play Passing Sequence

Full Speed Power Play Passing Sequence

Hockey Drills, Offensive Zone, Special Teams, Team Skill Drills, Team Systems Drills
Full Speed Power Play Passing Sequence I use the Full Speed Power Play Passing Sequence to simulate the patterns and passing lanes players will see in game situations. The idea for this drill is to instill the mindset of "Set-up, Attack, Rebound, then back to Set-up." All executed at top speed. Here's the diagram and explanation: Full Speed Power Play Passing Sequence 1. Player's line up in proper position for your team's power play set-up (in this case it's the "hybrid" set-up) 2. Place cones in positions where the opposing defenders will likely be 3. Work through your attack options, in order from highest probability to lowest 4. Focus on running through "set-up, attack, rebound, and back to set-up," with crisp passes, always executing at full speed Enjoy! USE THIS…
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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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04Jan 2011 by Jeremy Weiss 3 Comments
Advanced Hockey Breakout Progression

Advanced Hockey Breakout Progression

Breakouts, Defensive Zone, Hockey Drills, Team Skill Drills, Team Systems Drills
This hockey breakout progression is recommended for advanced teams only This is a highly effective breakout progression. There are endless ways to change it up to work on different game situations, and it involves many recurring passing patterns. Since there are many possible "points of failure" I only recommend this drill for older, or more advanced hockey teams. Here's the diagram and explanation: Advanced Hockey Breakout Progression 1. D to D to Wing 2. D to D to Wing 3. D to D to Wing, one-touch to Center 4. D to D to Wing, one-touch to D who follows up play 5. Start again from the other side OPTIONAL: Put defensemen on far blue line for a 1 on 1. Enjoy!! USE THIS DRILL IN YOUR OWN PRACTICE PLAN:
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29Dec 2010 by Jeremy Weiss 3 Comments
3 on 3 “D” Support

3 on 3 “D” Support

1 on 1's, 2 on 2's, 2 on 1's, 3 on 2's, Hockey Drills, Small Area Games, Team Skill Drills
3 on 3 "D" Support is a great small area game to work on game situations in tight quarters This small area game drill give players a chance to work on quick transitions, give and go passes and set-ups, and swinging to become a passing option. It's a fantastic drill that can be used by teams at almost any level! Here's the diagram: 3 on 3 "D" Support 1. Forwards battle 3 on 3 in NZ, but can't pass imaginary goal line. 2. If puck passes goal line, respective defenseman must break it out (he can grab a new puck to keep up the pace). 3. Forwards must swing to get open. Opposing forwards can pressure Defenseman, but can't cross line. 4. Defenseman can't cross line either. Enjoy! USE THIS…
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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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