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Defense Shooting Progression - Week 12 - Forehand Pass
In this sequence, we work on accepting a pass forehand side and maximizing the distance we travel by timing the open-up pivot (without crossover) in order to change the angle…
Defense Shooting Progression - Week 11 - Counter Pass Backhand
In this video we look at catching the puck on the backhand and moving toward the pass efficiently.
Defense Shooting Progression - Week 10 - Counter Pass Forehand
This week we look at catching and changing the angle moving toward the pass.
Defense Shooting Progression - Week 9 - Backhand Pull
Basic concepts of moving the puck across your body from your backhand side into a shooting position quickly and efficiently.
Defense Shooting Progression - Week 8 - Forehand Pull
Back to the basics - this week we focus on our line of sight and puck placement as we pull the puck across from our forehand side.
Defense Shooting Progression - Week 7 - Quick Release Backhand
This week's progression builds off concepts of our forehand quick release to delivery a puck quickly and efficiently when catching on the backhand side.
September Drill Book: Passing Drills
This month's Drill Book features 10 passing drills to help your team get the puck moving. Each drill featured in the free Drill Book contains a link so you can…
Defense Shooting Progression - Week 6 - Pass Across Backhand
This week we look at receiving a puck on the strong-side point by presenting backhand, then opening up and pulling across inside a pivot.
Defense Shooting Progression - Week 5 - Pass Across Forehand
This progression builds on week 4 and incorporates movement and timing of the pivot while receiving a pass on the forehand side.
Defense Shooting Progression - Week 4 - Quick Release Forehand
This week we discuss how to quickly push our speed of release from the forehand side. Sightline and weight shifting are two critical keys for delivering pucks quickly and efficiently.
August Drill Book: Small Area Games
This month's Drill Book features 10 small area games. Each drill featured in the free Drill Book contains a link so you can copy the drill right to your HockeyShare…
Defense Shooting Progression - Week 3 - Rim Backhand
This week we cover tips for controlling rimmed pucks on your backhand side (off-side) and discuss concepts to help you get to the middle of the ice. Work on getting…