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How to Beat a 1-2-2 Forecheck
How to Beat a 1-2-2 Forecheck I’ve had a few questions come in recently on the 1-2-2 Forecheck. Specifically, coaches are looking for ways to beat it. The 1-2-2 is a great forecheck, but, as is the case with any system, it’s beatable. Your objective is to control the puck, drawing players out of position,…
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Controlled Skating Breakout Drill
Controlled Skating Breakout Drill Although this drill loosely mimics a breakout drill, the real purpose behind this one is to introduce Timing and Support concepts to youngsters. Players must time their skating to arrive at the designated receiving zones on time for a possible pass. Here’s the diagram: Controlled Skating Breakout Drill 1. 2 lines…
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Teaching One-Handed Puck Control
Teaching one-handed puck control By Fred Pletsch Nov 5, 2001, 19:58 Fred Pletsch Conventional hockey wisdom teaches young puck-chasers to always have two hands on your stick. But watch an NHL player on a breakaway or Mario Lemieux making another defenseman look like a neon orange pylon and you realize there are situations where having…