These videos are really great tips and reminders, Coach Zac. It's not an easy position to learn, and even harder to master. Thank you for these series of videos, I'm all pumped up to play tonight!
In the first tip he says take a look at your options winger on the boards or centre man in front great tip good idea but keep in mind it is very dangerous to throw the puck in front of your goalie because you may not see and or your centre may not see another player sneaking up behind and taking the puck away and being open for the shot on net directly in front of your goalie with hardly any protection from your team so keep that in mind but from everything else I 100% agree with
I'd like to see an analysis of how the forwards should support the D as they attempt to break the puck out of the D zone with a heavy forecheck pressuring them into bad decisions. Im too old to play anymore but Im a lifelong student and I appreciate quality instruction. Thanks.
there is always a nice option to start skating with the puck towards the center, but if there are no good options to continue you can turn back and do a re-group, using a pass to the other D and gain some time for Fs to come back. Thats a nice way to control the puck and start dictating your teams preferred pace of the game.
Great video. We like the whiteboard, super helpful for my 10yr old defenseman. He wants to know when you are coming to Arizona to work with him! Love your channel.
these kind of videos are great i found this helpful for sure not sure if you have made one yet but would love to a defensive tips for forwards video how to improve the transition from defence to offense
Helllll yeah, your content is a great refresher! i have a problem with the wingers coming in the our D zone 2 on 1 and they post up at the top if the circle near the boards. Either the winger with the puck passes to his open man who is breaking to the net or he gets room because im trying to play the pass and he skates it in
My prayers are answered. In 6-7 years of playing rec and with other teams, no coach has ever used this, and no D core has ever discussed break out options. Whiteboard is good, by the way. My question is this: how much time should I be devoting to plyometric and agility training? All of my strength and conditioning training is on heavy compounds (squat, bench) and accessory work to develop forearm and arm. Thanks Coach.
You see benefit from plyos and speed ON THE ICE! After a week or two you should start to feel more explosive and quicker. Then you keep pushing and working harder :)
247 Hockey Hey, thanks Coach... any chance of a video on plyo training, and frequency of training? I have spent last 6 months building core and quad strength (225lb squat for reps). Thanks!
Polago Xaltier, yeah I know what you mean. I play hockey, but I also try to use these basic strategies when playing NHL 17 too because I'm hoping that thinking about them more will help me remember them when I actually need them.
Totally! I filmed 2 with green and then I'm changing it to black/red and other colors. Green sucked. Thanks for watching and sorry about that. I appreciate the feedback.
These videos are really great tips and reminders, Coach Zac. It's not an easy position to learn, and even harder to master. Thank you for these series of videos, I'm all pumped up to play tonight!
The white board videos are really helpful. I would like to see a video on how to join the rush.
Mike Larsson you read my man. Got one of those I'm planning right now!
Just posted another whiteboard video if you want to check it out!
I watched it couple minutes ago. It was really helpful 👍 keep making videos I learn something new every time. 👊
These defense videos are top notch. It has helped me so much as a defenseman.
I love the way your videos are about 3's. It really allows us to focus on a few things to work on.
Glad they help!
This video was super helpful! I love these whiteboard videos.
I know a lot of these videos are like 5 years old. But I love them. Definitely plan to show my son when he starts learning. Good work.
Wow I’m loving this channel
Just subbed bro thanks
Great to have you!
In the first tip he says take a look at your options winger on the boards or centre man in front great tip good idea but keep in mind it is very dangerous to throw the puck in front of your goalie because you may not see and or your centre may not see another player sneaking up behind and taking the puck away and being open for the shot on net directly in front of your goalie with hardly any protection from your team so keep that in mind but from everything else I 100% agree with
I'd like to see an analysis of how the forwards should support the D as they attempt to break the puck out of the D zone with a heavy forecheck pressuring them into bad decisions. Im too old to play anymore but Im a lifelong student and I appreciate quality instruction. Thanks.
there is always a nice option to start skating with the puck towards the center, but if there are no good options to continue you can turn back and do a re-group, using a pass to the other D and gain some time for Fs to come back. Thats a nice way to control the puck and start dictating your teams preferred pace of the game.
Very good advice on option 2 for the weak side D.
Good video. Would be nice to see drills to teach these skills
I love these whiteboard videos, and being a defenceman, this one really helped
Awesome, we have more coming!
Just posted another whiteboard video if you want to check it out!
247 Hockey thanks I really needed that video because I did every single one of those mistakes
Great video. We like the whiteboard, super helpful for my 10yr old defenseman. He wants to know when you are coming to Arizona to work with him! Love your channel.
Haha, thanks! Maybe one day :) Definitely better weather than MN right now!
247 Hockey, Well we would host ya if you wanted to come down. Son plays out of AZ Ice in Gilbert with the Arizona Hockey Union.
Great video. I would suggest using a black or blue marker for better visibility.
Love the white board old skool chalk talk coach...keep up the good work and thanks for sharing!!!
Awesome!
The whiteboard is awesome. Great coaching tool
Glad you like it! More coming!
these kind of videos are great i found this helpful for sure not sure if you have made one yet but would love to a defensive tips for forwards video how to improve the transition from defence to offense
Nice, I'll work on that.
Just posted another whiteboard video if you want to check it out!
Helllll yeah, your content is a great refresher! i have a problem with the wingers coming in the our D zone 2 on 1 and they post up at the top if the circle near the boards. Either the winger with the puck passes to his open man who is breaking to the net or he gets room because im trying to play the pass and he skates it in
My prayers are answered.
In 6-7 years of playing rec and with other teams, no coach has ever used this, and no D core has ever discussed break out options.
Whiteboard is good, by the way.
My question is this: how much time should I be devoting to plyometric and agility training? All of my strength and conditioning training is on heavy compounds (squat, bench) and accessory work to develop forearm and arm.
Thanks Coach.
Definitely need to add in plyos, speed/agility. At least HALF of your time should be spent on that, compared to heavier lifts. Probably more.
You see benefit from plyos and speed ON THE ICE! After a week or two you should start to feel more explosive and quicker. Then you keep pushing and working harder :)
247 Hockey Hey, thanks Coach... any chance of a video on plyo training, and frequency of training? I have spent last 6 months building core and quad strength (225lb squat for reps). Thanks!
Just posted another whiteboard video if you want to check it out!
These are sweet. Helping me so much.
amazing! love this breakdown
Nice, just posted another one. Check it out!
Please do more white boards. Also do neutral zone for D man and Offensive zone for d manz
Done! Will do!
Nice, just posted another one. Check it out!
Love these whiteboard videos! Please make more!
On it!
Just posted another whiteboard video if you want to check it out!
Great video and tips.
Great vid really helpful as a defenseman
Just posted another whiteboard video if you want to check it out!
Even though I dont actually play Hockey (because i suck), I use this info when playing NHL 17 to play better...Thanks Coach
Haha.
Polago Xaltier, yeah I know what you mean. I play hockey, but I also try to use these basic strategies when playing NHL 17 too because I'm hoping that thinking about them more will help me remember them when I actually need them.
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love the whiteboards !!
Great job on the Vids. Best ones one here I say
Yup like the whiteboard videos!
These videos are very helpful
Thank u very much loved it
White boards are very helpful as are all of your videos!
Excellent video. Very helpful
Glad you liked it, a lot more coming!
video on how to lob the puck over attackers heads back into the neutral zone pls. I cant quite master this shot. dont know what i am doing wrong.
Thanks for the advice, I would like to know what options I have in the offensive zone 😀
I like these videos. Good job explaining step by step. I learned a lot
Winger defensive coverage vid please?
Funny, I JUST filmed that one and it's coming soon!
Got that one coming tomorrow! Make sure you are subscribed and you check the channel tomorrow.
I like these white board videos but could you also make some drills
Sounds good!
Can I get this list?
Love the whiteboard videos. (the green marker is harder to see though)
Totally! I filmed 2 with green and then I'm changing it to black/red and other colors. Green sucked. Thanks for watching and sorry about that. I appreciate the feedback.
Just posted another whiteboard video if you want to check it out!
Hey Coach Zach, Could u do a vid on how to give and receive a hit properly, cause its my first year playing contact
Sounds good
More defense please
Will do!
Just posted another whiteboard video if you want to check it out!
Have a game in 2h wish me luck.
I like the white board videos. Can you add video examples of real players executing some of the plays you talk about?
what do you do when 2 forwards are on you?
Please use a black marker
247hockey.com/d-breakout (free defenseman breakout checklist)
I enjoy these. Don't see the checklist.
B Marsh check first link in the description.
Just posted another whiteboard video if you want to check it out!
Use a color other than green. I cannot see it. Use blue or black.
Denfenseman in offensive zone... do’s and don’ts