07Jul 2011 by Jeremy Weiss 2 Comments

Stickhandling: SmartHockey Ball Review

Coaches' Corner, Hockey Drills, Hockey Equipment, Individual Skill Drills, Individual Skills, Off-ice Training, Puckhandling, Skills, Stickhandling, Useful Products
The SmartHockey Stickhandling Ball is Something Every Hockey Player Should Have in His or Her Bag! Every once in a while a hockey product comes along that just makes sense. The SmartHockey Stickhandling Ball is one of those products. I've been using the Smart Ball for about 7 years now, and I've really enjoyed it. There are a few reasons why the Smart Ball is such an effective stickhandling tool. Versatility and Durability Since it's a ball, the Smart Ball can be used on many different surfaces. You can take it inside and use it on carpet, bring it to the rink and use it on the rubber flooring there (I keep a Smart Ball in my bag to use for warming up my hands before games), or you can…
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29Jun 2011 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments

Stickhandling: Green Biscuit Review

Coaches' Corner, Hockey Drills, Hockey Equipment, Individual Skill Drills, Individual Skills, Off-ice Training, Puckhandling, Skills, Stickhandling, Useful Products
The Green Biscuit Behaves Like a REAL Puck, Even on Pavement! My First Experience with the Green Biscuit I've gotta admit, the first time I saw the Green Biscuit online, I didn't get it. It seemed a little weird, and kinda "gimmicky" to me. Then, a few months ago I saw one at my local hockey shop. I picked it up off the counter, and asked Darren, the store owner, what he thought of it. He told me it was amazing, and that he'd never seen anything like it. I've been friends with Darren for years, so when he tells me "I've never seen anything like this," I usually perk my ears up! Here are his exact words: "Jeremy, that puck is the damnedest thing... it feels EXACTLY like a…
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01Apr 2011 by Managed WordPress Migration User No Comments
Mohawk Square Drill

Mohawk Square Drill

Hockey Drills, Individual Skill Drills, Skating & Agility, Stickhandling
Here's a Quick "2 for 1" Post with Two Hockey Skating Drills The Mohawk Square Drill, and the Full-Ice Snake Drill are two phenomenal ways to work on inside mohawks with your team. I use these two drills to work up to more difficult mohawk drills like the "Snake" Shooting Drill––and of course, the Snake Shooting Drill is a precursor to many other situational drills in which the mohawk can be used. In this video, I make reference to two previous videos: Click Here to see the Mohawk in Action Click here for the Snake Shooting Drill Here are the diagrams and explanations for the drills mentioned in the video: Mohawk Square 1. Players start on the boards, about half way between the two cones 2. On the whistle, players…
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07Mar 2011 by Jeremy Weiss 1 Comment
Give and Go Corner Drill

Give and Go Corner Drill

Half Ice Drills, Hockey Drills, Individual Skill Drills, Misc. Drills, Passing & Timing, Shooting, Stickhandling
The Give and Go Corner Drill is EXTREMELY effective for the really young age groups! This is an awesome drill for the really young players. It works on a number of key skill elements such as giving and receiving passes, skating to a receiving zone, power turns with the puck, and shots. Here's the diagram: Give and Go Corner Drill 1. Quick give and go with explosive start out of the corner 2. Skate around the cone and take a shot with your feet moving Note: Teach your players to call for the pass back. It's never too early to teach communication! Enjoy! USE THIS DRILL IN YOUR OWN PRACTICE PLAN:
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12Jan 2011 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments
Warm-up Pass Exchange

Warm-up Pass Exchange

Hockey Drills, Individual Skill Drills, Passing & Timing, Shooting, Skating & Agility, Stickhandling, Warm-Up
The Warm-up Pass Exchange is a great way to start your practice! This is a cool little drill that incorporates a lot of different elements such as puckhandling, forward skating, backward skating, pivots, crossovers, passing, and shooting. It can be run at a quick pace, making for limited "stand-in-line" time. Warm-Up Pass Exchange: 1. Players line up in opposite corners, with pucks 2. Players skate the diagrammed route, pivoting backwards between the blue lines 3. Players exchange pucks in neutral ice, then step in and shoot. Note: make sure to run from both sides so players work on pivoting both directions Enjoy!!
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