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Welcome to the Pro Ambitions Hockey Program

Thank you for your interest in our program. The main purpose of the plan is to provide the coaches in

your organization with the most current, comprehensive, and easy to comprehend systems, drills, andpractice plans to maximize the development of their players.

The program is a synthesis of information based upon my experience as a player and a coach. Prior toplaying 800 professional games over a ten-year period including the Pittsburgh Penguins, I played at

Lawrence Academy and Providence College where I earned a BA in finance. During the past ten years

over 15,000 young players from town, travel, and metropolitan organizations have graduated from myPro Ambitions hockey program.

Tapping into some of hockeys greatest minds such as Joel Quenneville St. Louis Blues, MarcCrawford Vancouver Canucks, Kevin Constantine New Jersey Devils, Peter Laviolette New York

Islanders, and Bobby Orr during my 25 years in hockey, I have devised a comprehensive teaching tool

to maximize success for both coaches and players.

When your organization purchases my program, you are making a significant investment in the long-term success of your organization. It will enable you to transform an average organization into a grade

'A' powerhouse that will attract quality players and provide you with a vital competitive edge.

In general, kids are not learning the game quickly enough, usually as a result of disparate and inadequate

knowledge of the game and its training and skills techniques. For a relatively low cost per player, your

entire organization will have a tailored plan for every level (Mite thru Midget). I share many importantlessons and secrets learned over a long career.

I hope that you will feel free to speak to me personally about my program. The bottom line: it will make

your coaches and players better, and will ultimately make your organization extraordinary.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Jeff Serowik

This material is subject to copyright and may not be reproduced in any form without

the express written permission ofPro Ambitions Hockey Camps, Inc.

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The Curriculum has 5 objectives:

1. Enable the kids, coaches and organizations to have fun and enjoy the greatest game in the world.Playing and improving at a high level equals FUN!

2. Simplify all aspects of the game into a comprehensible, user-friendly format easy for coaches tounderstand and take their players games to the next level. If used properly this program

guarantees improvement for all players and coaches within the organization from Mite thru

Midget.

3. The Program is the first of its kind and will give your organization a serious edge over itscompetition.

4. Improve individual skill level, technique, and knowledge of systems, which in turn willmaximize players' potential.

5. Players will all be on the same page come game time. They will learn the game the way itshould be taught which creates a winning environment.

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Parents Pledge

I will remember that my child plays hockey for his or her enjoyment, not mine. I agree that school should take precedence over hockey. I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a game. I will never yell, taunt, threaten or inflict physical violence upon any player, coach, official or

spectator at any youth hockey activity.

I will leave the coaching to the coaching staff. Encourage your child to play in a mannerconsistent with the teams strategy or plans.

I will support the whole team concept. I will communicate any and all concerns to the Team Manager and/or coach. I will remember that children learn by example. I will try to be honest about my players athletic capabilities Understanding that everyone has busy schedules, I will have my child at the rink early, so thatcoaches will have time beforehand to review team play, concepts and drills.

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Players Code of Conduct

Have fun and enjoy the greatest game in the world Nothing can replace hard work. Work on improving your game Be a team player. Want the guy next to you to succeed Be punctual for all practices and game Play by the rules and never be a poor sport Never disrespect an official, coach, teammate, or a parent Practice habits are vital: practice like you play. Bad habits will carry over Be a leader. You set the tone in practice and games Never accept losing, but accept that losing happens to everyone and be gracious Winning is a state of mind: if you think you can or you think you cant, youre right

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IMPORTANT RULES AND PENALTIES

OFF SIDES

Off Sides occurs when a player crosses the opposing teams blue line before the puck does. Players are

not allowed to cross into the other team's zone until the puck does. If the puck is dumped into the zone

while an offensive player is across the blue line players can come back over the blue and then go backinto the zone and chase the puck, al l players from the offensive team must be on the neutral side of the

blue line in order for this to happen. This is called tagging up. This is a very difficult rule to

understand, start off simple and tell your players not to enter the zone until the puck does, when they

understand this teach them how to tag up.

ICING

Icing occurs when the puck is sent down the ice beyond the other team's goal line from a position behind

the red line. Players cannot send the puck behind the other teams goal line until they are over the red

line, however if they are killing a penalty they are allowed to do this. This is also difficult to understand

so teach players that they cannot dump the puck into the other teams end until they are over the red line.Most young players cannot send the puck that far however it is a good lesson to teach. Also, if the puck

is sent behind the other teams goal line from behind your red line and it is touched by the other team or

is capable of being touched by the other team then the icing will be waved off.

HIGH STICK

A High Stick occurs when a player touches a puck with their stick when it is above the height of the

cross bar (4 feet). At younger levels the height may be the player's shoulders. In order to be sure check

with a referee before the game so you can inform your players.

IN THE CREASE

A player may be called for 'In The Crease' if they are in the other teams goalie crease before the puck

enters the crease. Once the puck is in the crease they can go in and get it. If a player enters the other

teams crease before the puck the referee can blow the whistle and the face off will come outside the

zone.

HIT FROM BEHIND

A player is not allowed to hit an opposing player any where in the back. Players are only allowed to be

body checked from the front or side of their body. Hitting a player from behind is a very dangerous play

and can result in serious injury. My ten-year professional career was ended because of a hit from

behind. Please remind your players to only hit the opposition from the front or side.

CHARGING

Charging is when a player hits another player after taking three or more strides. Taking three or more

strides is considered excessive and will be considered a penalty.

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SPEARING

Spearing is when a player stabs another player with the tip of their stick blade. This can result in a

serious injury. Players should be reminded how dangerous this is.

SLASHING

Slashing is when a player swings their stick and hits another player in the body with it. Many players

have broken wrists, ribs and ankles as a result of a slash.

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CURRICULUM

Systems

Individual Skill Breakdown

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SYSTEMS

TEAM PLAY TRANSITION PLAY

BREAKOUT TWO-on-ONE DEFENSIVE ZONE COVERAGE THREE-on-ONE FACE OFFS TWO-on-TWO NEUTRAL ZONE REGROUP THREE-on-TWO D TO D NEUTRAL ZONE REGROUP NEUTRAL ZONE FORECHECK OFFENSIVE ZONE FORECHECKING

o 2-1-2o 1-2-2

PENALTY KILL FORECHECK PENALTY KILL IN ZONE POWERPLAY BREAKOUT POWERPLAY IN ZONE

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Systems 1Playname :

BREAKOUT

Strong side D (LD) goes to the puck and picks it up.D should look to make a pass to the strong side wing

or the cutting center.

Strong side wing posts up on the hash mark alongthe boards.Center swings low to support the D, then moves up

ice under the wing to support.

Weak side wing swings from their through the middle

and up ice to support the other wing and center.Weak side D takes care of the front of the net incaseof a turn over.

If the puck goes into the other corner the rolls are

reversed.

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Systems 2Playname :

D-ZONE COVERAGE

(when the puck is in the LD's corner)LD goes to the corner to try to win the battle

with opposing player. LD should keep their

body between the puck and the net at alltimes and not give the opposition a lane tothe net (staying goal side).

RD covers opposition in front of the net.

*Center is the most important player in the DZone.

C should shade to the corner the puckis in they should anticipate any passes madeby the opposition along the boards and jump

to them. Also if the puck comes loose they

should pick it up and start the breakout. If

the opposition has 2 players battling with LDC should go in and help.

RW takes care of the high slot area watchingfor any open players RW should also be

ready to get to the RW boards if the puck is

wrapped around.LW should be at the top of the face-off circle their responsibilities are to

cover the opposition'sstrong side D and get to the boards for the breakout if team gains

possession.

If the puck wraps around the net to the other side:LD goes to front of net.

RD goes to the cornerC shades to the other corner

LW goes to the high slot

RW goes to the top of circle or to the boards for the breakout.Wings should never be lower than the hash marks and center should not go

out to the point

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Systems 3Playname :

D-ZONE FACE-OFF

When there is a face off in your D zoneour team should line up as shown.

When the puck is dropped the center

should tie up their center and preventthem from going to the net, the RWshould go out to the weak side point,

the LW should go out to the strong

point, the RD should lock on to the wing

in front and the LD should wait for thepuck if it is won to the corner, howeverit is lost they should head to the net to

help out in front.

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OFFENSIVE ZONE FACE-OFF

WIN TO THE POINT

Players should line up as shown.

Center wins draw back to strong sideD and ties up the opposing center

and then goes to the net for a tip,

LW battles to get in front, RW holdsup the oppositions wing from getting

to the point, RD shoots or passes to

partner, LD backs up partner orwaits for a pass and shoots.

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ADVANCED D ZONE FACE OFF

Players line up as shown with the LW lined

up just under the RD and the LD lined upnear the boards next to the oppositions

winger.

Center ties up the oppositions center, the LDties up their winger, the RD takes care of

the front of the net, the RW goes to the weakside point and the LW skates across the

circle looking for the oppositions wing cutting

in or going to the strong side point if the faceoff is lost back.

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Systems 6Playname :

NEUTRAL ZONE REGROUP

(when LD has the puck)LD has the puck and should look to move it tothe cutting center or the posted up left wing.

RD should be behind the LD and about half

the ice away. This will make them a possiblepassing option or a safety valve if the puck is

turned over.C should swing to the LD and then up ice.

They should be ready to receive a pass or to

support the LW.LW should stay wide near the boards and

open up for the pass also should be ready tomove as soon as the pass comes or ready to

support the C if the C receives the pass.

RW stays wide until the puck is moved up tothe LW or the C then they should begin to

head up ice cutting toward the middle to

support the LW and C.D's should avoid making cross-ice passes

because they very easily could turn into adamaging turn over.As players become more advanced they

can move the puck D to D and it will openup the Neutral Zone more. The Center will

just cut to the side that is going to have the

puck.If the RD has the puck the roles are reversed.

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Systems 7Playname :

NEUTRAL ZONE FORECHECK

(When their D has the puck)Center is the only player who is aggressive.The C forces their D by swinging so they

eliminate a D-to-D pass and forces their D to

the boards. Also try to get in the passinglane to their center.

Strong side wing (RW) moves over the redline and keeps an eye on their wing. If their

D beats the center the RW steps up and

does not give up the red line.LW locks onto their wing on his or her side

(should be prepared to back check all theway into the D-zone).

RD moves up and prepares for puck to be

bounces off the boards if this occurs RDshould step up and player their wing or the

puck.

LD shades to the middle however should bethe last player back. LD will be the last line

of defense.If the Puck is on the other side, roles are

reversed

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2-1-2 AGRESSIVE FORECHECK

F1 is the first forward in the zone. F1 should

go immediately to the puck and try to win thebattle with the opposition.

F2 is the second forward in the zone and

should also go near the puck and look to pickup loose pucks or help out F1.

F3 goes to the high slot area. F3 should try tostay open if the puck is won by F1 or F2.

D's stay at blue line and try to stay open.

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Systems 9Playname :

2-1-2: IF THE PUCK SWINGS TO THEOTHER SIDE

When the puck is wrapped to the otherside, F3 should be the first person in to

battle with opponent. F1 should chase

behind the net and F2 should head tothe high slot to take F3's position and

also be the back checker. The LDshould go to the boards and the RD

should move to the middle of the ice.

This is called rotating the forecheck.

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1-2-2 PASSIVE FORECHECK

Center is the only player who is aggressive.

C should not chase behind the net. Theyshould wait for the opponent to make the

first move and then chase. C should try to

force an opponent to pass the puck up theboards and keep the puck out of the middle.

Wings should start at the top of the circles

and anticipate passes made up the boards

on their side. They should try to interceptthose passes.If the puck is on the other side they should

shade to the middle to be the backchecker

or be open if possession is gained.D's should start close to the middle and if

the puck goes to their side they should beready to intercept errant passes.

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PENALTY KILL FORECHECK

F1 should come into the zone passively to aboutthe top of the circles. F1 should wait for them to

begin to breakout and go to the first puck carrier.

F1 should try to keep the first puck carrier fromgoing up the middle, force to the boards. F1should make the puck carrier make a pass, not to

the middle of the ice, good angling is the key.

Once the pass is made F1 should hussle back up

the middle of the ice.F2 should start just inside the blue line. As thefirst pass is made F2 should go to the pass

receiver and try to make a play on that player.

F2 should try to keep that player wide and if that

player makes a pass F2 should also return backup the middle of the ice.

D's should start just inside the red line; theyshould try to anticipate the second pass and try

to intercept it. If F1 and F2 are beaten they

should back up and play the other team as theycome up the ice. They should try not to allow the

other team to skate the puck into the zone; theyshould try to force a dump in.

This may be difficult for younger players try to

emphasize not chasing behind the net and notallowing the opposition to skate the puck easily

into the zone.

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Pk work 1Playname :

1-3 Penalty Kill FC

Each player covers one side of the ice. If player 1 goes with the puck player2 moves to the other side away from the puck. Must force PP unit awayfrom the middle. Rolls can switch if player 1 goes to the side without the

puck, player 2 must read and cover.

Pk work 2Playname :

1-3 Penalty Kill (neutral zone)

In the neutral zone the forwards cover the outside lanes and the Def are

responsible for the midldle, Def should stand up and force the play. Hold the

blue line. In zone work the Box.

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IN-ZONE PENALTY KILL: THE BOX

When the other team is set up in their power playyour players should be in a box formation.

Weak side D is in front of the net.

Strong side D is set up at about the circle line asshow in the diagramWeak side F is set up in high slot.

Strong side F is at the top of the circle.

Players should never chase they should try to

stay in this box. If they are taken out of positionthey can risk giving up a scoring opportunity.If the puck is moved to the strong side point the

strong side forward should move out slightly and

get into the shot lane.

The weak side F should help out in the high slot.If the puck is moved D to D the weak side F

should move out in the shot lane.The box is the key


POWERPLAY BREAKOUT:

The first defenseman back in the zone should pickup the puck and bring it behind the net.

The Center should swing behind the net and pick up

the puck in front of the D. The C should begin tobring the puck wide and then up. C can either carry

the puck up the ice, move it to the LW or hitch itback to the D1

D2 starts in front of the net, as the center swings the

net D2 should swing up ice away but not to far fromthe C, D2 should be a passing option and be ready

to cover the front of the net if the puck is turned over.LW should begin to move up ice as soon as C

swings the net LW should always be slightly in front

of the C and be ready for a pass.RW should stay wide on their side. They should

also stay ahead of the center. They become a

passing option if the C hitches back to the D1 orover to D2.

The Center should never make a cross ice pass to the RW, it could easilybe picked off.

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IN-ZONE POWERPLAY:

When your team gets the puck into the otherteams zone on the power play they should

always try to out man the other team on the

puck until you have clear possession. Thismeans if they have one player you should havetwo.

Once you gain possession you should try to

overload one side of the ice, have the center

go down low, a winger on the boards, and theother wing in front of the net. The D's shouldbe at the point.

Players should move the puck around the

perimeter and either set up the point for a shot

or try to get the other team out of position sothere is a lane to the net. Also look for the

wing in front of the net to become open for ashot.

This can be a difficult concept for younger

players just try to emphasize moving the puckquickly and always out manning the opposition

on loose pucks.

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Pp work 1Playname :

PP Breakout 2

Have your offensive defenseman handle the puck here behind the net. Boththe center and other defenseman should be in the slot area to slow down

any aggressive FC coming in. Very important the PP unit acts as one and

moves up the ice together and the FIRST PASS must be completed. C andD both swing the corner low supporting the ODef. LW swings low to alsosupport the play (Top of circle). RW is the stretch play to pull the other

teams def back alittle more. The ODef has 4 options in this set up. 1 and 2

pass to either the def or the center, 3. pass to the LW swinging low. 4. Carry

the puck to the zone.

Pp work 2Playname :

Overload to Umbrella PP

In this case, The C ends up with the puck and the unit sets up the overloadin zone to work the PP into the Umbrella. Again your ODef should be you

QB on this play. Puck should be work on the outside waiting to set up theODef who will walk the Blue line to set up play. Very important players

support the ODef with good passing lanes. Play is the same otherside.

Pp work 3Playname :

Umbrella PP

Once the play is set up,the top players should be on their off- wings forgood one-timers and one touch passing back. Notice the LD and RW switch

positions for off-wings shots. The two other forwards should cause traffic in

front for tips and deflections. Very important players fill in the right spots and

know there role.

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TRANSITION PLAY

BREAKAWAY

When player has a breakaway they should maintain speed and protect puck from opponent. They have 2

options: shooting and deking.

Player shoots when goalie is back in the net Player dekes when goalie comes out and challenges

ONE-on-ONE

D: Always be a stick-length away. Force opponent outside; never give up the middle. Dictate

where he goes by body-positioning and stick placement. Keep your eye on his chest, your stick

on the ice. Dont wave the stick. When attempting to knock the puck away, use a front-to-back

motion of the stick instead of sweeping or waving. This will keep your body balanced. When

opponent is close enough, put stick between their legs (not to trip, but to guide so you know you

have them trapped). To be successful at one v one play you need to be confident in your ability

and possess good skating mobility. You also need to have good gap. Gap is the distance

between you and the offensive player. Lastly, your desire has to be greater than your opponents:

eye of the tiger.

O: Three options:

1. Create time and space by varying speeds, making head, shoulder and stick fakes to pulldefenseman out of position.

2. Keep feet moving to take the play wide, protect puck and drive to the net.3. If defenseman has poor gap and is too deep, use them as a screen and shoot the puck.After any shot drive to the net and be determined to score.

Lastly, your desire has to be greater than you opponents, eye of the tiger

TWO-on-ONE

D: Gap is essential. Move to the middle of the ice skating backward. This will force the puck-

carrier wide. The D should always take away the middle of the ice. Once the D forces the puck-

carrier wide, the goaltender is responsible for the shooter. Then the D must take away the pass:

however, be sure not to commit too early and allow the puck-carrier a quality shot. You can still

put pressure on the puck-carrier by stick and head fakes, all along taking away the pass option.

Try to slow down the play to allow back-checkers time to get back in the play.

O: The puck carrier has many options depending on the position of the defense. If available they

can cut to the middle for a good shot or set a pick and leave the puck for the other offensive

player. Also, they can drive wide, try to bring the defense out of position, and pass to the other

offensive player. The player without the puck should either drop behind the puck-carrier for a

drop pass or drive hard to the net for a pass or rebound. They should never stay directly even

with the puck carrier, as this will create few options. Speed is most essential to the success of a

2-on-1. Keep feet moving and make defenseman uncomfortable. Also, attacking with speed will

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not allow back-checkers to interfere. Players should always make sure they get a shot on net:

70% of all 2-on-1 do not yield a shot on net.

THREE-on-ONE

D: should stay in the middle of the ice and give offensive player the outside. D should protect the

middle and try to play the pass. The goalie is responsible for the puck-carrier. D should make

sure the shot is taken from the outside at a bad angle. Never allow the back-door pass. Try to

slow down the play so back-checkers can return.

O: Puck-carrier should take puck wide and try to pull d away from the middle. The second forward

in the zone should drive hard to the net for a pass or rebound. The third forward should drop in

behind the puck carrier for a drop pass. If the third player gets the drop pass they should look to

shoot quickly or pass to second forward. Player should never stay in a straight line. This will

make the 3 on 1 easy to defend. Quick puck movement and making a quick play will draw the d

out of position and ensure back checker doesnt get involved. Always get a shot on net!

TWO-on-TWO

D: try to make play the 2-on-2 rush as two separate 1-on-1s. Try to prevent the offensive playersfrom criss-crossing and setting a pick. It is necessary to maintain great gap. They should break

play up by blue line by being 2 stick lengths or less away from opponent. If offensive players

criss cross in neutral zone then you should stay with your man and be aggressive. If offensive

players criss cross in defensive end try to stay on your side and take the player coming to your

side. Communication between partners is paramount.

O: 2 options:

1. Player with the puck drives wide and tries to draw his defenseman out. Player without thepuck drives hard to the net for a pass or rebound.

2. Players crisscross. Puck-carrier cuts in front of other offensive player, trying to confusedefenseman. He can either drop-pass, or fake the drop and go to the net.

THREE-on-TWO

D: Defense tries to break it up into a 2-on-1 and a 1-on-1. One defenseman plays the 2-on-1, the

other plays the 1-on-1. Always stay in the middle of the ice and force attackers wide. Keep stick

on ice and maintain good gap. If the puck-carrier drop-passes, the D playing the 2-on-1 must

step up. The other D fills in and takes the middle. Clear front of net - protect the goalie.

O: Puck-carrier should carry puck wide and try to pull one of the Ds away from the middle. The

second player in the zone should drive to the net for a pass or rebound and to force the second Dto go with him. This will allow the third player to be open for a drop pass. Third player in zone

drops behind puck carrier for a drop pass. If third player receives the drop pass they should

shoot quickly or pass to first or second player. The most important part of a 3-on-2 is having

someone go to the net. Both players cant get a drop pass. Someone has to take charge and drive

to the net.

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INDIVIDUAL SKILL

BREAKDOWN

TRICKS OF THE PROS

SKILLS SKATING

PASSING/RECEIVING SKATING ACCELERATION GAPPING & ANGLING SKATING SPEED STICK CHECKING SKATING BALANCE & AGILITY PASS RECEIVING WITH FEET SKATING ON EDGES SHOOTING STRATEGIES PIVOTING PUCKHANDLING PUCK PROTECTION

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SKILLS

PASSING

Passing is a vital part of the game and an area that needs to be focused on constantly.

The game of hockey is based on puck movement. Good puck movement moves the opposition out ofposition and provides good offensive scoring chances.

Technique:

Head up on all passes and look at target. Knees should be bent-no off balance passes. Follow thru with sweeping motion right thru target. Just like a good golfer or baseball player,

finish swing. Stick blade should point to target when pass is made.

Make sure the passer does not slap at the puck while attempting the pass. It is a sweepingmotion from the back of your stance to your follow thru on your front foot. It should be a quiet

pass.

No Hope Passes: player should not hope it gets there. Give a good firm pass. Be confident.

RECEIVING

Make sure players stick is on the ice. They should lower bottom hand on the stick and reach out to

receive the pass and cradle it as it touches their stick. This will prevent the pass from hitting their stick

tOo hard and bouncing away. The player should try to have the pass make no noise when they receive

it. Soft hands: many players miss hard passes because they dont have a strong grip on the lower hand.

GAPPING / ANGLING

Proper Gap is the distance a defensive player keeps from the offensive player to ensure they take away

time and space and limit offensive players ability to generate offense.

In the neutral zone I like to be no more than 2 stick lengths away, and as I cross the blue line I like to be

less than 1 stick length away from my opponent so I can make my play. A good player has the ability tobreak up a play at the blue line or at least by the tops of circles. Be sure not to back yourself into the

goalie, as you will turn into a screen.

To ensure proper gap player must work hard getting up into the offensive play so that when a turn over

occurs you are in good position.

Angling is the position the player takes while trying to defend a puck carrier any where on the ice.

Player should be sure to never go directly at puck carrier. As a puck carrier it is much easier to avoid a

defensive player that is coming straight at them. Angling requires good skating skills; knees must be

bent and stick on ice. Players should always angle player toward boards and keep puck out of the middle

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of the ice. To angle properly player must force puck carrier in one direction by adjusting speed, and

using stick and body positioning to dictate where player goes.

STICK CHECKING

The 3 types are: Poke, Stick and Sweep Check.

Poke Check is from the front or side of opponent. After you obtain proper positioning player uses fullblade of stick to POKE puck off opponents stick.

Stick Check occurs when defensive player lifts opponents stick. Checker must be strong and quick with

the stick. Player should always stick check by going under oppositions stick and never over stick.

Sweep Check happens when the defensive player is chasing his opponent from behind and sweeps stick

in and pulls puck back.

PUCKHANDLING

Players should control the puck with the middle of the blade of their stick. Players should not carry the

puck to the side of their body. Emphasis carrying the puck out in front of them, the puck should lead

them into turns. Also while skating straight forward it should be in the middle of their feet at sticks

length in front of them, no further away. Make sure they are controlling it by dribbling it from forehand

to backhand. Keeping the puck in front of them will allow them to play the puck with their feet if they

lose it. Keeping the puck close to their body will allow them to be able to make quick passes, take quick

shots and make defending them more difficult. Players head should always be up; they should see the

puck out of the bottom of their eyes (peripheral vision). Elbows should be away from body and grip

should be very loose and relaxed on hands. Dont beat the puck square. Cradle pucks side to side dont

chop at it. Hands should not be together, spread them out. Emphasize carrying puck with speed. Make

sure feet are always moving when a player has puck. When a player has room they should push puckahead with one hand but keeping it within a sticks length. This will allow the player to be able to gain

speed.

PUCK PROTECTION

Players should learn to protect the puck with their body and the distance they hold the puck from

defenders. In close quarters players should keep a part of their body between the puck and a defender.

They should try to keep two hands on their stick and use their feet and legs to prevent a successful pock

check, in some instances they should hold their stick with one hand and use the other to hold of adefender. Near the corners a player can turn his back to a defender to shield the puck, they can use head

and body fakes to escape. Make sure you have knees bent and are on a slight angle so you dont get

checked from behind. When carrying the puck at a defender they should calculate the distance of the

defenders stick length to insure they cannot poke the puck away. Players can also take advantage of

theAttack Triangle. This is the triangle formed between defenders stick and two skates, which is a

difficult area for a defender to obtain puck. This will allow puck carrier to not get poke checked and

buy time and space with puck.

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Jaromir Jagr a teammate of mine was the best player in the world because you could not get the puck

from him. He always kept his body between the opponent and the puck. Puck protection is vital and

something we need to master!

SHOOTING STRATEGIES

I was able to set the AHL scoring record with the Providence Bruins with 28 goals by a defenseman in a

single season. I was able to do this by hitting the net, getting shot off quickly; believing each shot can

go in. Shoot to score, dont just shoot to shoot In practice players should treat every shot with prideand urgency.

SPEED AND ACCURACY

Developing wrist and hand strength is very important for the speed of the shot. Also, technique iscritical. I shot 500 pucks a day for 10 years to perfect my shot. Getting a shot off quickly will allow

goaltender less time to set up, which will maximize your opportunity to score. Shooting the puck to

specific areas of the net such as the four corners and five-hole (between goalies legs) will also maximizeyour scoring. Statistics show shooting low creates more scoring chances.

SHOOTING ALL TYPES OF SHOTS

Certain rules apply to every shot a player takes.

Player should always focus on target. Head up!

Transfer body weight. Get hips and lower body into shot.

Follow thru

Practice makes perfect.

Always attack net after shot for rebound. Be hungry in front of net.

Back leg should come up when finishing shot and on follow thru.

WRIST SHOT

A good wrist shot is the basis for being able to shoot all types of shots well. Players should start with

their weight on their back leg. As they move there stick through their body the weight should transfer to

their front leg. The puck should begin just behind their back foot, not two far away from their body.

The player should have a good lean on their stick; make sure their bottom hand is about halfway downthe stick applying pressure downward on the stick. The player should move their stick and the puck

toward the target at the same time the player should transfer their weight to the front leg. As the stickcontinues through, the player should keep pressure downward on the stick until they release the puck.

Make sure they follow through, roll their top wrist over and aim at the target. The higher the follow

through the higher the shot should go. Just like our passes player must follow thru like a golf or baseballswing.

TIPS

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Keeping the puck close to the body will hide the shot and prevent a poke check.

Dont sweep the puck bring it in closer as you shoot it will insure maximum power.

Keep skates perpendicular to the net and let follow though point them toward the net.

Never flip the puck on a wrist shot, prevent blade from opening up.

SNAP SHOT

The snap shot is similar to the wrist shot; however the puck should start a bit more forward in the

players stance. The player should bring their stick backward no more than 3inchs from the puck, and

then bring their stick forward to strike the puck. They should sustain a downward pressure on their stick

until the follow through, this will cause the stick to bend and cause a whipping action as the stick comes

through the stance.

TIPS

Always stay low

Keep puck on the heel of the stick, shooting off the toe will reduce power.

Dont hack at the puck, bring stick back not up and snap it to the net.

BACKHAND SHOT

Player should bring puck back as far as time allows but not to far past back foot. Transfer of body

weight is key to a hard backhand. Player should keep bottom hand low on stick and bring the puck

through their stance similar to wrist shot. Try to have stick cupped over the puck as it comes through

the stance to insure it is not flipped. Follow thru is essential once again.

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SKATING

INTRODUCTION

Skating is the most important aspect for a hockey player. Getting from point A to point B as quicklyand efficiently as possible is a necessity. I always had quick feet but didnt have the basic fundamentals

down as a kid so my stride suffered. Once I learned them, I had a longer and more efficient stride, was

quicker and had better balance. A few simple adjustments will help all players significantly.

START-ACCELERATION

The player must understand basic skating form:

Knees bent - should be able to touch shaft of stick with knee (like sitting in a chair)

Back straight and head up

When accelerating player must stay low on take-off and have full body going forward not rising up.

Many times kids are low on take-off and once they start skating everything pops up. Use a stick over a

kids head on acceleration to make sure they stay low and jump right into the stride.

Players first two steps must be explosive and try to gain as much ice as possible. Short choppy bursts

waste energy. Long, strong bursts gain more ice and will get player to top speed quicker.

STRIDING (ACCELERATION/ SPEED)

The stride is one of the most important parts of skating. This takes many years to develop. Through

repetition, strength (as kids get older their muscles get more developed) and hard work the stride will

improve.

There are two key components to a productive stride Extension and Return.

Extension: leg extends outward to start the stride. Player must have full body weight on that leg, must

extend the leg as far as it goes, and finish with toe chipping a piece of ice. This is Full Extension. If a

player does this properly it results in a longer stride and thus more speed.

Return: after Full Extension, the leg must return all the way back under the body so heels almost touch,

in preparation for the next extension. Without a full return, you wont have a full extension on the next

stride. The faster the return the faster the player can extend thus creating speed. I always tell the kidsall the way out (Extension), all the way in (Return).

Another important area of skating is to utilize arm swing when you skate. Young players need 2 hands

on stick for balance. Once a player gets to mites and squirts they must get hands into stride by using one

hand on stick and swinging arms in a forward motion, just like running outside.

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MENTAL PREPARATION

Hockey is 80% mental and 20% physical

Players should make sure they are in a positive frame of mind before, during and after a game. If the

player thinks negative thoughts, negative things will happen on the ice.

Mental imagery should be used prior to game time. Sit in a quiet room or on the car ride over to the

game think of your responsibilities on the ice and imagine scoring a game-winning goal, delivering a big

hit or making a great pass. These are all positive images that will happen if you are in the right frame of

mind. Never say you cant do something.

Have a key phrase when things are going bad on the ice to change your way of thinking. I always said

Move Mountain. Nothing is going to get in my way so move over mountain. Its kind of corny but

really helped me.

Make sure your first shift sets the tone for the rest of your game. Talking, getting a big hit in, and

touching the puck are all great ways to get you into the game.

Nerves are normal but if a player is too tense it will make them sluggish. It should always be a positive

feeling before game time. Player should want to compete and give 100% the whole game. Everything

else is out of your control.

Winning is hard work and doesnt just happen. Be a winner and never accept losing. Always evaluate

yourself after a game to go over negatives and positives.

Remember hockey is a game of mistakes; its how you react to your mistakes that makes you a good

player.

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SPORTS NUTRITION

Not eating properly is like not putting fuel in your car. If you eat poorly you will run out of gas.

Water is essential to your system. Make sure you hydrate before, during and after a game. An athlete

should drink water all day long.

The night before a game have a high-carbohydrate meal: pasta, potatoes, bread, rice, along with some

chicken or steak. These carbohydrates will kick in at game time the next day.

The day of a game you need to eat 3 hours before the game. If you dont have that luxury, have some

toast, a powerbar or a bagel. Try to avoid acidic foods, dairy products, or fast food.

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PRACTICE

CURRICULUM

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PRO AMBITIONS

BANTAM

PRACTICE PLAN

In order to maximize the development of young players, practice drills should be designed to

improve their skill and knowledge in a building block process. Pro Ambitions has designed 24 practices

for you to use with your team. The practices should be used eight at a time and then repeated before you

use the next eight.

Pro Ambitions has broken the season into thirds. During each third there are objectives and

points of emphasis that the eight practices will cover. Each third will be more advanced from the one

that comes before. The objectives for each third will ensure that players are being developed using a

proven building block technique.

These practices are suggested by Pro Ambitions and cover all of the objectives for the third of

the season. Coaches should feel free to substitute in other drills as long as the objectives are being

addressed. Coaches will know their teams weaknesses and strengths as the season goes along and

should adjust practices accordingly.

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PRACTICE OBJECTIVES

FIRST THIRD

SKATING STICKHANDLING

STRIDE HEAD UP EDGES SHOFT HANDS CROSSOVERS PUSH PUCK AHEAD STOPPING

PASSING SYSTEMS

HEAD MANNING BREAKOUT STICK ON THE ICE FORECHECK CALLING FOR PASS D-ZONE COVERAGE LEAD PLAYER WITH A PASS

SHOOTING CONDITIONING

WRIST SHOT PROPER SHOT TECHNIQUE HEAD UP HIT THE NET GO TO THE NET

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SECOND THIRD


PIVOTS HEAD AND BODY FAKES BACKWARD STARTS

PASSING SYSTEMS

BACKHAND NEUTRAL ZONE REGROUP WHILE MOVING NEUTRAL ZONE FORECHECK


ACCURACY QUICK RELEASE

FINAL THIRD


BACKWARD CROSSOVERS PUCK PROTECTION STAYING LOW QUICK STARTS

PASSING SYSTEMS

ONE TOUCH POWER PLAY RECEIVING HARD PASSES PENALTY KILL


CATCH AND SHOOT QUICKNESS WITH ACCURACY

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Prac1 1Playname :

Practice 1

5 lines 4 cones 360's

Stops and starts F to 2nd stop, B to the first stop, F to4th stop, B to 3rd stop, and in.

Pucks, tight turns

Head fakes

Prac1 2Playname :

Zig-Zags to a Shot

Players line up in the corner, put three

cones in between the red and the blueline, one near the red just off the

boards, one in the middle near the blue

line and one near the red just off theboards. Players skate from the corner

and weave through the cones and go in

for a shot. (alternate sides)

Prac1 3Playname :

Circles with a Pass

Cross Ice Pass to a breakout, regroupat the Blue line and 2V0

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Prac1 4Playname :

2v2 Keep Away in the Circle

Prac1 5Playname :

Circles to a Shot

Prac1 6Playname :

Halfzies (4 times)

Players start on there knees along theboards, on the whistle players skate to

the middle of the ice stop, skate back to

the boards stop, skate all the way

across the ice stop, back to the middlestop, skate back to the boards. Drop totheir knees.

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Prac2 1Playname :

Practice 2

PeanutForward, backward, pivot each cone

Prac2 2Playname :

Around the Cone to a Shot

Cone at the top of the circle, players

carry a puck around the cone and cut infor a shot

Add a pass from the second player

(switch sides)

Prac2 3Playname :

#1. 1v1 Down the Boards.

#2. 2v1 from the red line.add second forward

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Prac2 4Playname :

BREAKOUT WORK

Strong side D (LD) goes to the puck and picks it up.D should look to make a pass to the strong side wing

or the cutting center.

Strong side wing posts up on the hash mark alongthe boards.Center swings low to support the D, then moves up

ice under the wing to support.

Weak side wing swings from their through the middle

and up ice to support the other wing and center.Weak side D takes care of the front of the net incaseof a turn over.

If the puck goes into the other corner the rolls are

reversed.

Prac2 5Playname :

2-1-2 AGRESSIVE FORECHECK 3 Frw vs. 2 Def

F1 is the first forward in the zone. F1 shouldgo immediately to the puck and try to win the

battle with the opposition.F2 is the second forward in the zone and

should also go near the puck and look to pick

up loose pucks or help out F1.F3 goes to the high slot area. F3 should try to

stay open if the puck is won by F1 or F2.

D's stay at blue line and try to stay open.

Prac2 6Playname :

IF THE PUCK SWINGS TO THEOTHER SIDE

When the puck is wrapped to the other

side, F3 should be the first person in to

battle with opponent. F1 should chasebehind the net and F2 should head to

the high slot to take F3's position and

also be the back checker. The LDshould go to the boards and the RDshould move to the middle of the ice.

??This is called rotating the forecheck.

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Prac3 1Playname :

Practice 3

Circles

Forward, Backward, Clock Watch

Prac3 2Playname :

Breakout Work

D1 Starts, skates hard around the net, makes breakout pass to RW, pivots

and skates backwards to line. RW supports D1 and passes puck to C1swinging accross. LW is waiting at far side timing pass from C1, C1 pass

accross to LW players regoup and attack 3v0. Work both sides.

Progression: Add 1or2 Def (3v1) or (3v2)

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Prac3 3Playname :

St Louis 2v1

F in both corners D at the blue line along the boards

F1 makes a cross ice pass to the DBoth F1 and F2 skate up the boards

D catches the pass and skates it into

the zone, pivots backwards andmakes a pass

F1 receives the pass and bothforwards skate out of the zone and

criss cross outside the blue line, they

then go in 2v1After D makes pass they step up and

get their gap and play the 2v1Show Proper Checking Technique

Prac3 4Playname :

2v2 Keep Away in the corner

Players make a half moon around thecorner, 2 teams of 2 in the corner,

coach dumps a puck in the cornerand the 2 teams play keep away from

each other, players in the half moon

keep the puck in the corner, playersshould play for 30 sec. Coach

provides new puck when needed.

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Prac3 5Playname :

3 Station Shooting

X1 Around top of circle shot.X2 All the way around Circle shot.

X3 Figure 8 between face-off dots in and shoot.

All 3 players go at the same time. Timing

End Drill:Halfzies

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Prac4 1Playname :

Practice 4

Circle Figure 8Forward, Backward, Pivot at the hash marks

Prac4 2Playname :

3 Passes at the Blue in for a Shot

2 lines at the blue line on each board,

alternate sides

First player starts out skating backward along theblue and exchanges 3 passes with the 2nd player

in line, after player 1 gets the third pass they step

in for a long shot. Other line goes.

Prac4 3Playname :

Dump In 1v1

Players at the blue line, Coach dumps in a puckto the corner, 2 players race in and play 1v1 to

the net.

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Prac5 1Playname :

Practice 5

Five Lines 4 ConesStops & Starts, 360's, Pivot, (pucks)Tight Turns, Head Fakes

Prac5 2Playname :

3 Lines At The Blue (LongShots) Wrist, Slap

Prac5 3Playname :

2v0 from the blue line

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Prac5 4Playname :

1v1 in front of the net withpass from corner

Coach in each corner with pucks, 1 Fand 1 D in front of net, F tries to get

open as coaches make passes,

alternating sides, D tries to defend, 5passes each group.

Prac5 5Playname :

Go over Forecheck Rotation to 5v5 In zone

Prac5 6Playname :

1v0 around the bottom of thecircle

Players at the blue line, coach nearthe bottom of the circle, players carry

a puck down the boards and around

the bottom of the circle, coach tries topoke check players as they cut in,

players protect the puck and cut to the

net for a shot

End Drill:

Shootout

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Prac6 1Playname :

Practice 6

Circles (with pucks)Forward, Backward, Clock Watch

Prac6 2Playname :

Cross Ice Pass

Line in each corner, pucks on one side, line

with pucks makes cross ice pass to otherline and skates straight across the ice, the

far line receives the pass and skates

straight across the ice in front of player 1,when they cross player 2 makes a drop

pass to player 1, both players skate out of

the zone and criss cross again out side the

blue and go in 2v0.

Prac6 3Playname :

1v1 around cone

1 cone just higher than the face off dot, 1cone just above the top of the circle, F's at

the blue line and D's in the corner, on the

whistle D's skate to the cone closest to

them and pivot backwards and play the1v1, F's skate and cut in at the coneclosest to them and go in 1v1. Switch sides

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Prac6 4Playname :

3v2 from the red line w/Breakout work

Prac6 5Playname :

2 hits circle

2 lines at the hash marks near the

boards about 10 feet from each other,coach in far circle with pucks,

On the whistle player from each line

skate to the hash mark and meet for ahit, they the skate way around the

circle on their side and meet at the far

hash mark for another check, coach

spots a puck and they battle 1v1 to thenet.

Prac6 6Playname :

Tip drill

D at the point F's in the corner withpucks, F makes a pass to the point and

goes to the net, D catches pass and

takes a shot, F screens, tips and battles

for rebound.

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Prac7 1Playname :

Practice 7

2 Lines at the Center warm up

1 line at either side of the center ice

face off circle, player from each lineskates forward to the post, stops and

crosses over to the corner and skatesup the boards backwards to the red line

and gets back in line.

Prac7 2Playname :

Speed Circles

Line on the red line along the boards,

pucks near the far side boards, player

skates around cones and picks up puck2nd time around and goes in for a shot,

2nd player goes when first playerpasses them.

Prac7 3Playname :

Circle 1v1

1 cone near the middle about way

between top of circles & blue line, 1cone at face off dot out side blue line, 1

D & 1 F (w/ puck) skate around the top

of the near circle, the bottom of the farcircle, F Skates around the far cone, D

skates to the near cone and pivots,they go in 1v1.

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Prac7 1Playname :

Keep it Low Drill (Cycle)

Coach dumps the puck into the corner, 3 players working as a unit spreadout, a good stick length and 1/2 between them. This cycle works for both

sides.

Player 1 picks up the puck in the corner, using the boards passes back

deep into the corner and continues to skate around the top of the circlewatch the play.

Player 2 picks the puck up and repeats what player 1 did.

Players 3 repeats the same, all three players work in circular motionkeeping the puck low.

Prac7 2Playname :

Keep it Low Drill 2 (Cycle)

In this drill the players set up for a shot coming out of the cycle and learn to

attack when a play develops. A Defenseman can be added during the drillonce the players get the hang of it.

Play 1. Player 1 who started the cycle looks for the shot and pass fromeither player 2 or 3, important player 1 times his attack to the net but also

ready if player 3 cycles into corner.

Prac7 3Playname :

Keep it Low Drill 2 (Continued)

Play 2. Coach dumps second puck into the other corner, same 3 player

repeat drill in other corner ( now with Defenseman attacking) Players mustmake cycle passes so that the Def does not intercept the puck.(On the

whistle)Players look for a play to develop out of the cycle.

Progression: Add 2 Def (3v2)

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Prac7 4Playname :

King of the Ring

1v1 inside circle (no puck) Players try to push each other out of the circle.Winner stays.

Prac7 5Playname :

3v3 Down Low

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Prac8 1Playname :

Practice 8

Chaos Drill

Prac8 2Playname :

All Purpose 2v1

F's in each corner one side has pucks,

D's at the blue line on the side with thepucks, to start the drill F makes a pass

to the point D shots, the F's then skate

with a puck straight up the boards tothe blue line and criss cross and go in

2v1, D skates to the middle of the ice

and plays the 2v1, after the 2v1 the

next F makes a pass to the next D whoshoots while the first group battles totip the shot 2v1 in front of the net.

Prac8 3Playname :

2v2 in the corner

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Prac9 1Playname :

Practice 9

Circle Figure 8Forward, Backward, pivot at the hashmarks

Prac9 2Playname :

Cone Obstacle Coarse to aShot

Cones in a line

Cones staggered

Prac9 3Playname :

Cross Ice Give and Go

Lines at the blue line on each boards,

(alternate sides), player from one side

makes a cross ice pass to the far lineand skates the blue line the far line

receives the pass and gives it back,after receiving the return pass, player

cuts in and shots, player who made

the return pass then goes.

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Prac10 1Playname :

Practice 10

Five Lines 4 ConesStops and Starts, 360's, (w/ pucks)tight turns, out to second around first

out to fourth around third and in,

forward to second pivot backwards tofirst forward to fourth pivot backward to

third and in.

Prac10 2Playname :

2v0, 2v1 from the blue line w/Breakout

Prac10 3Playname :

Pair passing

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Prac10 4Playname :

5v0 Breakout to 3v2

Line of forwards (lw,c,rw) at the redline, 2 D's at the blue line, Center

Dumps in the puck, all 5 set up in their

breakout positions and break the puckout, Once F's get out side of the zonethey criss cross and go in 3v2, D's

follow the play after they make the

breakout pass, stop and pivot near the

blue line and defend the 3v2.

Prac10 5Playname :

3v1, 3v2 w/Breakout

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Prac12 1Playname :

Practice 12

Circle figure 8F, B, Pivot, with and with out pucks

Prac12 2Playname :

Butterfly

Set up 4 cones equal to the dots, 2 at

the bottom of each face off circle, 2

near the red line, players skate downthe middle and peel off to one of the

sides, put 5-6 pucks out and playersskating down the middle pass to

players on the out side and visa

versa, they should pick it up and slow

down on the whistle.

Prac12 3Playname :

2v2 in the corner with a net

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Prac12 4Playname :

1v1 Battles

Drill 1. Corner

Drill 2. Behind Net

Drill 3. On Boards

Prac12 5Playname :

Monkey in the middle

Prac12 6Playname :

Race For the puck

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Prac13 1Playname :

Practice 13

CirclesF, B, clockwatch

Prac13 2Playname :

Speed Circles 1v1

2 Players skate around circle till they hear whistle, players then look forpass from the next person in line. Players battle 1v1 to net. Alternate sides.

Prac13 3Playname :

Back Check Drill

Line at the blue line on the boards,line at the face off dot outside the

zone, coach with pucks on the farside of the ice just inside the blue line,

on the whistle players race to the net,the player on the outside is racing tocatch a pass from the coach while the

player from the dot is racing to backcheck the outside player, coach

makes pass to outside player or

shoots on net and they look for therebound.

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Prac13 4Playname :

Demo Power Play Breakout

Prac13 5Playname :

Demo Power Play

Prac13 6Playname :

Odd Man cross-ice Games 2v1, 3v1, 4v2, 5v3

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Prac14 1Playname :

Practice 14

5 Lines on the whistle players stop and start

skating in the other direction, 3 whistles

on the whistle tight turns and skate in

the other direction, 3 whistles

on the first whistle players stop, and

skate backwards, second whistle playersstop and skate forward.

Prac14 2Playname :

2v1 with a breakout pass

F's 1 line on each boards at the blue line,

D's in the corner w/ pucks, D goes around

the net, F's come down to the hash marksand post up, D makes a breakout pass top

the F's, the F's skate out of the zone andcriss cross and go in 2v1, After making the

breakout pass the D skates up ice and

pivots near the blue line and plays the 2v1.

Prac14 3Playname :

4-1v1 Drill

1 F in each of the 4 corners of the zone w/

pucks, 1 D in the middle of the zone, coachdesignates an order in which the F will go,

on the whistle F1 makes a pass to the D, the

D catches the pass and skates toward F1,when they are close the D gives a pass

back, pivots and plays the 1v1, once the Freceives the pass they can move and go in

1v1. Once 1v1 is over coach blows thewhistle and the D goes to the next forward

and repeats the drill.

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Prac14 4Playname :

Demo Penalty Kill Fore check

Prac14 5Playname :

Scrimmage

1 team practice the power play breakout

1 team practice the penalty kill forecheck

Prac14 6Playname :

5v5 in zone

Regroup in neutral zone when Defensive team gets puck, then attacks onOffense.

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Prac15 4Playname :

Robson Drill 2v0, 2v1

Regroup w/drop pass to 2v0, 2v1.

Prac15 5Playname :

3v2 From the Red Line

D to D Breakout to LW, Lw long passes to 2nd Lw in neutral, C, RW And

New LW attack Def 3v2. Work both sides

Prac15 6Playname :

2v2 In Front of the Net with shotfrom the point

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Prac15 7Playname :

Circle Escape

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Prac16 1Playname :

Stick Handling warm up

Players on the circles, 1 player inside circle stick handling. Can add 2ndplayer in circle. 15 seconds each group.

Prac16 2Playname :

3v0 Attack w/Breakout

Prac16 3Playname :

2v1 with a breakout pass

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Prac16 4Playname :

Dump In Break out to a 3v2

Prac16 5Playname :

circle hits to 1v1 battle

Prac16 6Playname :

3v3, 4v4 Cross-Ice Game.

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Prac17 1Playname :

Practice 17

Butterfly

Prac17 2Playname :

Cross Ice Pass to a Drop PassRegroup 2v0

Prac17 3Playname :

1v1 from the red line

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Prac17 4Playname :

2v1 from the red line

Prac17 5Playname :

2v1, 2v2 in circle

Prac17 6Playname :

2v2 keep away in the corner

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Prac18 1Playname :

Practice 18

5 lines Stops and starts on the whistle

Pivot on the whistle

360 on the whistle

Prac18 2Playname :

Speed Circles

Prac18 3Playname :

Demo D-to-D Breakout

Def dumps puck into own corner, makes D to D pass. Center swings andsupports 2nd Def, skates up into neutral zone regroups with 2nd forward

w/drop pass, attacks 2v0.

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Prac19 1Playname :

Practice 19

Circles

Prac19 2Playname :

Around the top of the circleshot

Get a pass from line in the corner

and onetime it or quick shot.

Progression: Add Backchecker

Prac19 3Playname :

1v1 out of the corner

Alternate sides.

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Prac19 4Playname :

2v2 out of the corner

Prac19 5Playname :

Demo Power Play In zone

PK Stands still ( but can use sticks)while PP Moves puck around.

Prac19 6Playname :

Demo Penalty Kill In zone

PP Stands still (but moves puck around) while PK works on position.

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Prac19 7Playname :

5v4 PP, PK scrimmage

End Drill:Halfzies

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Prac20 1Playname :

Practice 20

Five Lines 4 ConesStops and Starts, 360's, (w/ pucks)tight turns, out to second around first

out to fourth around third and in,

forward to second pivot backwards tofirst forward to fourth pivot backward

to third and in.

Prac20 2Playname :

2v0 to 1v1 battle

2 lines at the red line in the middle of

the ice, they go in 2v0, after theyshoot coach throws a puck in the

corner and they battle 1v1 to the net.

Prac20 3Playname :

Hip check Drill

1 line of players along the boards atthe redline, 1 line of players about 15

to 20 feet of the boards at the blue

line, on the whistle player from red

line skates straight down the boardswith a puck, player from blue linetakes a good angle skating backwards

and tries to hip check other player into

the boards they then battle to the net.

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Prac20 4Playname :

3v3

Pass to Coach as Change of Possession, before you can shoot.

Prac20 5Playname :

Circle Wars

Drill 1. Face off dot football. x1 tries to get around x2 and place puck on the

face-off dot (No sticks). x2 defends the dot. 15-20 seconds to get atouchdown.

Drill 2. 2v2 inside circle with ball (no sticks) Passing and supporting ball withhands. 30-45 seconds each

Prac20 6Playname :

Shootout

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Prac21 5Playname :

Cross Ice Pass Tip-ins

Line of players at each boards at thehash marks, player from one line

skates straight across the ice toward

the net, player from the other linemakes a hard pass to player skating

across, player skating across tips oronetimes the pass to the net, player

making the pass then skates to the

net.

Prac21 6Playname :

3v3 in Zone

Prac21 7Playname :

Race for the Puck

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Prac22 1Playname :

Practice 22

3 Lane Shooting (Alternate sides)

Prac22 2Playname :

Rebound Game

Players vs. Goalie. Players make half circle around goalie, each player has

puck. One side starts with shot, if player does not score has to get puck and

try to beat goalie witha deke. If player scores stays in front of net to tip shootof next player in line, if player 2 does not score on shot, repeats drill, but 2v0

on goalie, next player can't go till they score. once they score player 2 isnow in front. repeat to all players are in front. Object to score fast and work

as team in front for rebounds.

Prac22 3Playname :

Spartan 3, 3 -1v1's

Same Def plays all 3 seperate 1v1's on coaches whistle. 10 seconds for

each 1v1. Forward can't leave till Def stops and pivots.

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Prac22 4Playname :

Angling Drill

Prac22 5Playname :

1v1 Keep Away Small Zone

Players partner up with 1 puck, on the

whistle they play 1v1 keep away for 30

sec., when coach blows the whistleplayer without the puck does 5 push

ups.

Prac22 6Playname :

2-team Keep away

Divide the team in half and give them 1

puck, the 2 teams play keep away fromeach other.

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Prac22 7Playname :

In Zone Power play andPenalty Kill. 5v4

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Prac23 1Playname :

Practice 23

One Touch Warm up

Prac23 2Playname :

Cross Ice Pass

Drop Pass Regroup 2v0

Prac23 3Playname :

2v2 in front with a shot fromthe point

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Prac23 4Playname :

All purpose 2v1

Prac23 5Playname :

Pair Passing

Prac23 6Playname :

Monkey In the Middle

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Prac23 7Playname :

Bulls in the Ring

3 players in the middle of the circle, the other players on the outside. Theplayers in the middle for 20 seconds finish hits on any of the players on theoutside, the outside players must learn to keep head up and take a hit.

Prac23 8Playname :

Shootout

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Prac24 1Playname :

Practice 24

Butterfly

Prac24 2Playname :

Speed Circles 1v1

2 Players skate around circle, till whistle. On whistle next player in linepasses to first player, 2 players play 1v1 to net.

Prac24 3Playname :

3v2 from red line w/breakout pass

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Prac24 4Playname :

3v3 down low

1 team off, 1 team def

Prac24 5Playname :

2v2 in the corner with a net

Prac24 6Playname :

2v2, 3v3, 4v4 in zone cross-ice

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Prac24 7Playname :

Shootout

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Pro Ambitions

Full Ice Drills

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Prac1 1Playname :

3 Lane Shooting

Both corners same time (Heads up)

Prac1 2Playname :

North Dakota 2v0

x1 and x2, 2v0 wide to narrow passing

o1 and o2 narrow to wide passing. Whistle starts all four players.

Prac1 3Playname :

Candaian Olympic 1v1

Def can't leave till Forwards reaches far post of net. Def must work onbackwards speed even if they get beat. Can add 2 forwards.

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Prac2 1Playname :

Flow Drill Warm Up

Rotate players 1 to 2, 2 to 3. 4 to 5, 5 to 6. 3 to 4, 6 to 1.

Prac2 2Playname :

Flow Drill 2

1, 4 start drill, 2, 3 time passes and support with good angles. 2, 3 continue

and shoot, go to corner pick up puck and start drill all over again.

Prac2 3Playname :

Breakout to 1v1

D1 skates hard around net w/puck, make pass to x1 skating down boards to

support Def. x1 gets pass skates back around far cone. D1 completes fullcircle pivot facing play skates up to control Gap, plays 1v1.

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Prac2 4Playname :

1v1, 2v2, 3v2 Around Circle.

Prac2 5Playname :

Half Ice Stations

1v1 Work both ends.

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Prac3 1Playname :

Circle Stick Handling

1 or 2 players inside circle stick handling. 15 seconds each

Prac3 2Playname :

Flow Support

x1 and x2 start drill, x3 and x4 continue drill to keep it going, after they shoot

get puck and continue drill.

Must time and support puck.

Prac3 3Playname :

Passing Flow

4 Passers

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Prac3 4Playname :

Passing Flow 2

Prac3 5Playname :

Half Ice Stations

Foward work. 2v2, 3v3 cross-ice games

Def Work. (No Goalie) Def gap control game, Def plays 3 seperate 1v1's. 3

pucks in the crease, Def plays 1v1 to the net and tries to keep the forwardaway from the crease, if forward can not get to the net to knock puck in, on

whistle comes back out regroups and goes back in 1v1 and tries again.

Forward get 3 chances. Def must control space when forward regroups and

keep him from knocking puck in.

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Prac4 1Playname :

3 Lane Shooting w/Passing

x1 up boardsx2 middle lane

x3 far boards

x1 gets pass from x2, x2 gets pass from x3, x3 get pass from player who

starts it over.

Prac4 2Playname :

Circle Shot, Cross Ice Pass to Other End for Shot

Prac4 3Playname :

Cedar 1-on-1

F skates around circle w/puck while D

sprints to far boards and comes backbackwards. Then 1-on-1 to net (timing is

key).

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Prac4 4Playname :

2 Fs Around Top of Circle,Shots, D shot From Point, Pass

From Coach Up-Ice 2v1

Fs in the corner

D on same side at the blue line

On the whistle 2 Fs come out of the

corner around the top of the circle and

each shoots, D drags puck across theblue line and shoots after the Fs, theF's get a pass from the coach on the

far side and they go down the other

end 2v1 on the D.

Prac4 5Playname :

Full Ice 1v1 (3 at a Time)

3 Seperate full ice 1v1 going at the same time. Players can't come off till

some one scores. New puck will put out new 1v1, always 3- 1v1 going on.

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Prac5 4Playname :

Sweed 2v2 1 puck

x1, x2 regroup in far zone get pass from coach, make drop pass, in 2v2 ondef. If Def get puck must try to get pass to coach before forwards stealpuck. Repeat if Def get coach the puck. Forwards work on not turning the

puck over.

Prac5 5Playname :

Breakout Flow

Def fire puck around boards, x3,x4collect puck and head man to x1, x2swinging in to support. X3,X4 take x1 and x2 spots and continue drill.


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