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Swing Regroup: FAQ
Some Frequently Asked Questions on the Swing Regroup In our Coaches’ Training Course we outline the fundamentals of the Swing Regroup, which is one of my favorite regroup set-ups. Over the past few weeks, I’ve received a number of emails with questions on the Swing Regroup. So I figured it was time to put together…
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Bednár Skating Warm-up Drill
Bednár Skating Warm-up Drill I’ve got a good buddy out in Slovakia who sends me great drills on a regular basis. I usually test them out with my teams, then pass the best ones along to you guys. I’m naming this hockey warm-up drill after him, the Bednár Skating Warm-up Drill. Here’s the diagram: Bednár…
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Who IS my Competition Anyways…?
“Who is my competition anyways…?” This is the question EVERY player should ask him or herself! The purpose of this blog is to help build better teams, by providing players, coaches, and parents with useful drills, tools, and information. You often hear me talking about on-ice strategies and tactics, or off-ice drills and workouts that…
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Stay Sharp: Getting the Most from Your Skates
Stay Sharp: Getting the most from your skates By Robert Hineline and Andrew A. Turnbull Dec 27, 2007, 08:05 Illustration #1: Shallow hollow for goaltenders Deeper hollow for defensesmen. Normal hollow for forwards. With your skates sharpened correctly, you’ll skate better and get more enjoyment from your time on the ice. Whether you’re an…