Weiss Tech Hockey Drills and Skills

07Apr 2011 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments

Spice Figure 8 Passing Drill

Hockey Drills, Individual Skill Drills, Neutral Zone, Passing & Timing, Regroups, Shooting, Skating & Agility, Team Skill Drills, Team Systems Drills

Here's Another One of my Favorite Hockey Passing Drills I love this hockey passing drill because it just flows well––especially when you have the right group of players for it. At it's best, this is a quick-paced, "tic-tac-toe" type of drill. However, if you have the wrong group of players, this drill will grind to a halt pretty quickly. So, just make sure your players are advanced enough before attempting this one! Here's the diagram and explanation: Spice Figure 8 Passing Drill 1. On the whistle, one (F) from each line diagonally across from each other goes. 2. Each (F) takes a few steps forward, then passes to the far (D). 3. The defensemen make a few "D to D" passes, then hit the (F) as he power turns around…

06Apr 2011 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments

Burkart Regroup Drill

1 on 1's, 2 on 2's, 2 on 1's, 3 on 2's, Hockey Drills, Individual Skill Drills, Passing & Timing, Regroups, Team Systems Drills

A Great Little Hockey Regroup Drill! This is a great little hockey regroup drill that can be converted into a 1 on 1 as your players progress. Here's the diagram and explanation: Burkart Regroup 1. (F) passes to (D) and swings 2. D to D pass, then back to the Forward 3. (F) receives pass, then executes another regroup with other set of defensemen 4. (F) attacks 1 on 0 Variation: have the (D) play the (F) 1 on 1 Enjoy!! USE THIS DRILL IN YOUR OWN PRACTICE PLAN:

01Apr 2011 by Managed WordPress Migration User No Comments

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…

29Mar 2011 by Jeremy Weiss 4 Comments

3 Man Weave

Hockey Drills, Individual Skill Drills, Offensive Zone, Passing & Timing, Team Skill Drills

The 3 Man Weave is a Simple, but Highly Effective Hockey Passing Drill! Use the 3 Man Weave to teach and reinforce key concepts like timing, support, and offensive zone triangulation. As skill progresses, increase the demand on the players. I like to insist that all my lines are able to get in three stick-to-stick passes before the far blue line, then a controlled attack on net. Here's the diagram: 3 Man Weave 1. On whistle, center passes to one of the two wingers, who is cutting through the middle for a pass. 2. After making the pass, the passer loops in behind the receiver, providing back-side support, then explodes up ice to become the front side option for the 3rd player. 3. Receiver picks up the pass, then head…

14Mar 2011 by Jeremy Weiss No Comments

Off-Ice Hockey Training

Coaches' Corner, Nutrition, Off-ice Training, Speed, Strength, Useful Products

Well... It's that time of year again! Hockey season is winding down, and it's time to start strategizing your off-season. The off-season can be a time to make HUGE gains with respect to your Speed, Strength, and Size! So, to kick it all off, I've put together a 3-part mini-series on off-ice training for hockey. You can check it out here: http://hockeydevelopmentsystems.com/ I look at the off-season as a chance to put some distance between me and my competition. A chance to pick up an advantage, or to gain an edge over my opponent, or in some cases, a teammate with whom I might be competing for a top spot! I'm sure you're going to enjoy the videos - I've had a blast putting them all together for you! Here's…

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