11Dec 2010 by Jeremy Weiss 3 Comments
Post-Knee-Up Drill

Post-Knee-Up Drill

Goalie, Half Ice Drills, Hockey Drills, Individual Skill Drills, Misc. Drills
The Post-Knee-Up save is a controversial but solid selection, when used correctly The Post knee up save is a controversial yet solid selection. It is controversial because most goalies do not always use it in the correct situations. This particular drill will work on the Post Knee up as well as work on teaching the goaltender to read and react and utilize the save in the correct situation. Here's the diagram: Post-Knee-Up Drill:SEQUENCE 1:1. Goalie starts square to Player 1.2. Player 1 passes low to Player 2, who attacks the net from the side3. Goalie uses Post-Knee-Up positioning4. After the shot, player 2 opens up to the slot for a rebound or a one-time shot5. After Player 2 shoots, Player 1 drives low around the bottom of the circle and…
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07Dec 2010 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments
Center Boundary 2 on 1

Center Boundary 2 on 1

1 on 1's, 2 on 2's, 2 on 1's, 3 on 2's, Half Ice Drills, Hockey Drills, Individual Skill Drills, Misc. Drills, Passing & Timing, Shooting, Small Area Games, Team Skill Drills
Here's one of my favorite Small Area Games to work 2 on 1's and quick transitions The Center Boundary 2 on 1 is a fabulous small area game drill that works on quick transitions and 2 on 1's in tight areas. Since there are 6 players participating at once, there isn't a lot of waiting around between turns. Keep the "shifts" short; around a minute, and make sure the players are going hard the entire time! Here's the explanation and diagram: Center Line Boundary 2 on 1 1. Set up a 2 on 1 in each side. 2. Nobody can cross the center line. 3. When the defender gets the puck back, he/she must pass the puck across the line to the forwards on the other side. Start with 2…
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23Nov 2010 by Jeremy Weiss 1 Comment
Crease Movement #1

Crease Movement #1

Goalie, Hockey Drills, Individual Skill Drills
Giving goalies a structured way to move around their crease is important for warming up and building muscle memory When doing this drill, make sure the goalie is performing his or her moves properly and getting in the proper stance. Don’t let your goalies try to do the drill too fast to maintain proper form. Make sure they are getting in the proper Post Knee Up and doing the proper Butterfly Slide. We are working on the following movements and positions: 1. T-Push 2. Reactionary Butterfly 3. Butterfly Slide 4. Stance 5. Post Knee Up Here's the diagram: Crease Movement #1 1. T-Push across, square up to puck 2. T-Push back to center, square up to coach 3. T-Push to post, either hug post or use post-knee-up position 4. T-Push…
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18Nov 2010 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments
Anaheim 2 on 1 Drill

Anaheim 2 on 1 Drill

1 on 1's, 2 on 2's, 2 on 1's, 3 on 2's, Hockey Drills, Individual Skill Drills, Passing & Timing, Shooting, Team Skill Drills
Anaheim 2 on 1 Drill I have been getting really good usage out of the Scott Fukami drill collections. These drill collections are phenomenal, and are filled with hundreds of REALLY GOOD, well-drawn drills. If you own DrillDraw, I highly recommend picking up all the drill sets. Anaheim 2 on 1 Drill **Drill starts on the whistle. Both ends at the same time. 1. On the whistle, the (F) makes a pass to the (D). 2. The (D) makes a return pass to the (F). 3. The (F) makes a pass to the second (F). 4. 2 on 1 back. Enjoy! USE THIS DRILL IN YOUR OWN PRACTICE PLAN:
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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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