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Stickhandling 101 - Video
We've been getting a lot of requests lately to put together a video covering the fundamentals of stickhandling. In this week's video, we cover the fundamental techniques, basic practice points, and on/off-ice drills to improve your stickhandling.
2 New Drills w/ Videos Added
We quietly added two new drills with video demonstrations to our Drills database. Many users have been requesting more footage of drills , so we've been working to accommodate.
Figure 8 Passing - Video
We're back this week with a quick skill development drill video. The Figure 8 Passing drill is an excellent drill to work on agility, passing in awkward positions, and always being ready for a pass.
USNDP Drills - Courtesy of Coach Nielsen
Coach Neilsen has provided some drills from the US National Development Program. Check out his blog pos
Star Drill - Video
In this week's video, we take a look at one of my favorite skating drills - The Star Drill. The Star Drill is a great, quick exercise to work on lateral mobility, stops & starts, and foot speed. It also has the benefit of being a great conditioning drill.
M2 Hockey - Beginner Station Training Manual
HockeyShare & M2 Hockey are excited to offer you the free download of M2 Hockey's Beginner Station Manual. The manual is aimed at running effective practices for beginning level skaters. The entire program utilizes stations to maximize the involvement of each player on the ice. It is designed to be a 10-week program, and comes complete with drill diagrams and explanations.
Over-speed Training & Drills
Over-speed training simply means pushing yourself beyond a speed where you are "comfortable." Going through the motions at a comfortable pace won't help you progress as a skater. Many of the coaches I talk to seem a bit overwhelmed by the subject of over-speed training, thinking it is a grandiose topic that's over their heads. While there are great depths you can take the topic, you can begin to incorporate over-speed training into your practices with just a good grasp on the fundamentals of skating.
20 Stickhandling Drill Videos
Sometimes some of the best content on the web is hard to dig up. While looking for some off-ice stickhandling drills, I came across a 20-part video series offered free online by USA Hockey. This series is part of their National Team Development Program training.
6 Neutral Zone Regroup Drills
The neutral zone is often an over-looked zone by many hockey coaches. It's easy to focus on scoring goals or improving team defense. I've put together a few of my favorite drills to work on neutral zone regrouping. Hopefully some of you find the drills useful.
5 Drills for Defensemen
Developing defensemen can be a difficult task. The skill sets required to be a solid defenseman are unique and require years of practice. One of the biggest things to work on with defenders is lateral movement. Here are some drills I like to use to improve my defensemen's footwork:
Defensive Shadow Drill [Video]
This week's video from M2 Hockey and HockeyShare.com features a great drill to work on defensive player mobility, footwork, and quick reaction. The drill requires two players and 4 cones and only takes a minute to set up.
Defensive Escape Turns w/ Shooting [Video]
This week's video expands on one of our most popular past videos. When we posted the original Defensive Escape Turns video, we got lots of positive feedback from the community, so we wanted to expand on the drill. The expansion of the drill adds two shots. While this addition may seem small, when incorporating them into this drill, you'll quickly see how much more challenging the drill becomes.