What Separates NHL Superstars From 4th Line Players?

Ever wondered why some NHL superstars, like Mitch Marner, stand out not just for their strength and speed, but for their exceptional on-ice performance? The secret lies in knowing the dance steps of the game, the mechanics that unlock a myriad of movement options.
In this video, we delve into the analogy of a dance floor - envision a scenario where everyone else is smoothly executing dance steps, and you're left wiggling around, unaware of the intricate movements. Much like hockey players who may have the strength and speed but lack the knowledge of crucial mechanics.
Mitch Marner, alongside elite players like Matthews, MacKinnon, and McDavid, is a master of these dance steps, allowing him to execute lateral movements, deceptive stutters, and strategic anchoring, all at top speed. The majority of players, unfortunately, find themselves wiggling around without an invitation back.
The game's dance steps, or mechanics, are the key to unlocking your full range of movement options on the ice. If you're ready to elevate your game, join the group of students of the game who are actively learning these essential mechanics. I've prepared a free training to unveil these secrets and show you how to incorporate them into your play.
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[@QuantumRadii]

Fascinating detail on Mariner’s feet. I think what’s most interesting when comparing NHL games and youth games is how adept the NHL’ers are at finding space and keeping themselves in open space with corkscrews and deception patterns and speed adjustments.
So often we hear, “skate hard!” coming from coaches and parents, but skating “medium and presenting a varied pattern of optionality” is really the skill.
I see it over and over with the kids - they stride as hard as they can to get the puck, but because they’re striding they’re incapable of making the necessary play, and/or, but going that fast they actually skate right through the open space that they were in. Similarly, on loose pucks they over skate the puck/play.
Some of it is probably the massive gulf in “hockey sense” but I’m more and more convinced from watching Train 2.0 material and practicing myself, that there’s an art to not too slow to get caught, but not too hard/fast to fall or take away all your options.
Does that make sense?

[@Train2point0]

No question, we prioritize optionality and deception here. Thanks for the well thought out comment 👍

[@mathewmartin9803]

Great points and it's been observed for generations now. A point made @train2point0 is that working harder than necessary uses up a lot of mental bandwidth which limits the potential for seeing and responding to the game.

[@kmonk7853]

Did you just ask me to dance? 😂 thanks bro, love your videos I’ve gone from a below avreage player to now scoring a goal a game in our league, and feeling like the game has slowed down thanks to your tips

[@baibamennika4480]

Yes if someone would use kalinka moves with stick in hands

[@karci1161]

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