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Defense Shooting Progression - Week 14 - Backhand Catch Forehand Pull
This week we work on efficient movement while catching the puck on the backhand and quickly pulling the puck forehand to change the angle of the shot.
October Drill Book: 2 On 1 Drills
This month’s Drill Book features ten 2 on 1 drills to help your team generate offense. Each drill featured in the free Drill Book contains a link so you can…
Defense Shooting Progression - Week 13 - Forehand Pass Crossover Variation
This progression adds a crossover inside of our pivot using timing to cover ice efficiently.
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.