Tag: defensive zone coverage

  • @DerekSchooley Shares With Us a Defensive Zone Coverage Drill

    Robert Morris University head ice hockey coach Derek Schooley sent over a defensive zone coverage drill that works on 1×1, 2×2 and 5×5 skills. This drill is excellent for use on half ice practices as well as full ice practice slots. Every coach needs to work on his teams defensive zone coverage throughout the year…

  • Positional vs Tactical Play in Hockey

    Positional vs Tactical Play in Hockey We talk a lot about positional play on this blog. Positional play is extremely important, but it’s only part of the equation! There are tactical elements that must be executed in any given scenario for the positioning to be worth anything. In other words, it’s great to be in…