Weiss Tech Hockey Drills and Skills

02Sep 2014 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments

Defensive Zone Coverage: Sagging Zone in Action

Sagging Zone Coverage Sagging Zone Coverage is one of my favorite Defensive Zone Coverage setups of all time. I love the fact that you can be aggressive, create turnovers, but at the same time never be out-manned in front of your own net. In this clip, we see Team Canada execute Sagging Zone Coverage masterfully. This is performed almost exactly how we describe it here - D-Zone Coverage: “Sagging” Zone The only real difference is that they interchange positions more often than you'd usually see at younger age groups. Enjoy!

21Aug 2014 by Jeremy Weiss 1 Comment

Power Turn Progression

Hockey Drills, Individual Skill Drills, Skating & Agility

This is the Power Turn Progression I use with My Players This is the progression I use when developing power turns with my players. Remember, to work on skill development, you must 1. Show the Skill, 2. Develop the Skill, 3. Apply the Skill. Here's the diagram and explanation: Power Turn Progression Players set up as shown. Designate which direction ALL lines will be turning toward. Lines 1 & 2 go at the same time, lines 3 & 4 go at the same time. Phase 1: Player skates out to the cone, power turns, and explodes back to the line. Run each player through 3-4 times, then switch the direction of the turn. Phase 2: Same as phase 1, but with the puck. Add a shot. Phase 3: Inside edges…

24Mar 2014 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments

Evolution Stick Rack

Coaches' Corner, Hockey Equipment, Off-ice Training, Useful Products

Declutter Your Training Space with the Evolution Stick Rack If you're anything like me, your home training center probably gets cluttered pretty quickly. We've got 3 boys, who all play... So we've got their sticks, my sticks, plus a few random lacrosse sticks, always out and in the way. Needless to say, the Evolution Stick Rack has been a great product to keep our training center decluttered! Design The stick rack features a simple design, that allows for some versatility with the install. Mount it higher up on the wall, and hang your sticks in the stick rack by the knob; or mount it lower, and set the sticks in it like a conventional stick rack. The double-decker design gives you hanging options, keeps your sticks from swinging, and also…

05Mar 2014 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments

Offensive-Minded D-Zone Face-Offs

Coaches' Corner, Defensive Zone, Philosophy, Team Systems

Offensive-Minded D-Zone Face-Offs I'm a huge fan of offensive-minded face-offs in the defensive zone; especially on the penalty kill! Most teams expect you to play defense in your defensive zone, and when you attack aggressively you can really catch them off guard, particularly on face-offs. In this clip, Tyler Bozak loses a shorthanded draw against the Montreal Canadiens, then gets out quickly to the opposing defenseman, causing a turnover. From there he's able to chip the puck through, and win the footrace on the breakaway. A well-structured face-off set-up should give you offensive options whether your team wins or loses the draw. Give it a go, and start generating some offense from your defensive-zone face-offs! Enjoy!

25Feb 2014 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments

Serpentine Drill

Hockey Drills, Individual Skill Drills, Passing & Timing, Shooting, Stickhandling

Serpentine Drill is Great for Youngsters, and Helpful for Older Kids too! The Serpentine Drill is a great progressional drill if you've been working on power turns. This drill develops power turns with the puck, and can incorporate some passing and shooting as well. Here's the diagram and explanation: Serpentine Drill 1. Players line up as shown 2. Puck carrier drives deep, power turns around the low cone, and explodes up ice 3. Puck carrier passes to next player in line, then loops around the high cone 4. Next player passes back to the receiver, then skates up to the center line, picks up a puck, and starts the drill over USE THIS DRILL IN YOUR OWN PRACTICE PLAN:

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