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Offensive & DefensiveIndividual TacticsKey Expectations:- know the difference between a skill and anindividual tactic AND an indiv. tactic vs. a small groupor team tactic- know which indiv. Tactics (off. & def.) areappropriate for the agegroup & level.- know how to identify key teaching points for anindiv. tactic
Skill Development PyramidTeam PlaySystemsStrategyTeam TacticsSmall Group TacticsCombinedIndividual Skills orTechnical SkillsIndividual TacticsIndividual orTechnical SkillsBased on the Skills Pyramid, where will you spendmost time with your team?
Player Development PyramidIndividual OrTechnical SkillsThe fundamentals skills that are required toplay the game (skating, puck control,passing, shooting, and checking).
Player Development PyramidCombined Individual SkillsOrTechnical SkillsThe fundamentals skills required to play the gamethat are combined with other technical skills.(eg. Skating forward while passing the puck orshooting on the move etc.)
Player Development PyramidIndividual TacticsAction by one player using one or a combinationof technical skills in order to create anadvantage or take away the advantage of anopponent.A tactic is classified as offensive or defensive.
Player Development PyramidSmall Group TacticsAction of two or three players using individualtactics in order to create an advantage over ortake away the advantage from an opponent. (eg.Defense to wing pass)
Player Development PyramidTeam PlayA collective action of three or more players usinga system in order to create an advantage overor take away the advantage from an opponent.
Player Development PyramidTeam Play StrategiesA pattern of play in which the movement of allplayers is integrated in a coordinated fashion inorder to accomplish an offensive or defensiveobjective (eg. 2-1-2 forechecking system).
Player Development PyramidStrategyThe selection of team play systems in order toimpose upon the opposition, the style of play andtactics which will build on the coach’s team’sstrengths and neutralize those of the opponentwhile at the same time taking advantage of theopponent’s weaknesses (eg. 2-1-2 vs. anopponent’s weak defense)
Individual Offensive TacticsConcept:""Maintain puck possession/puck controlCreate a prime scoringchance"Force the defensive teamto engage in poor coverage"Create consistent attackwith balanceHow to accomplish:"Puck control"Pressure"Protecting the puck"Position for a scoringchance"Control skating with timing"Support, width & depth
Key Teaching Points:Offensive Indiv. tactic- Driving to the net- Fakes & Dekes" Eyes up" Shoulders square" Hands inside the body/L-formation" Loose hands, quick feet" Ability to shift weight" Puck to the side of the body" Read the opponent/look for cues" A move MUST be made
" Puck away from the man & placethe puck behind the defender" Block with the body/arms/leg usingpuck protection" Accelerate directly in behind theopponent" Get to the forehand ASAP!" Keep feet moving & go directly tothe net in a straight line" Eyes up, looking at the net area" Stay on the forehand (if possible)!
Driving to the net without thepuckWhat are some keyteaching points & howwould you teach yourplayers to drive to thenet without the puck?
Key Teaching Points:Walkouts Vary the speeds of the walk-outs Find the seam/space for the"Load the puck, quick release,point the tip of the blade for shotplacement"Reload after the shot forpotential shot or oncomingdefenders Push & pivot to either siderebounding Get the goalie to commit by usinga fake Eyes up. looking at target space"Note: Players should practice flipshots in close (low & high)
Individual Offensive tactic:Turn-upsWhere would your players useturn-ups?What are some key teaching points?
Key Teaching Points:Tip-Ins/ReboundingTip-Ins/Rebounding"After the Tip-in, turn facing theside of the potential rebound"Head on a Swivel"Inside/outside edge skatingTripod technique (freedom tomove to either side of goalie)"Wide stance, bottom hand lowon stick & both hands in areload position for a shot"Find the seam for the oncoming"React to the side of therebound lanesNote: Bypassing the net ondrills should not be tolerated.Slow down at the net, stop oroutside shoulder should turn tothe middle of the netshot"Position the stick blade (open)for Tip-ins HIGH or (closed) forLOW Tip-Ins
Individual Defensive TacticsHow to accomplishConcept"Regain the puck"Force in poor ice position"Close off space of offence"Inhibit scoring opportunity"Maintain good defensivebody position"Pressure"Eliminate the mid-corridors"Angling"Steering"Providing support awayfrom the puck"Stall & contain"Gap control"Approaching the opponenton the defensive side
Read & React (how to decide)"Pressure versus Stalling/Containment"Amount of support"Communication"Stick movement/checks"Contact versus Body Checking"Control Skating"Risk involved
Key Teaching Points:Backchecking"Head on a Swivel (read anypotential opportunities/breakdowns)"Take 1st man or man to themiddle"Always on the inside"Stick contact/breaking the manstride"Control skate speeding up/slowingdown
Backchecking"Touch & feel hands/elbow/stick"Take man all the way to thenet"Backside coverage(adjustment)"Releasing your man is never anoption"Note: Take puckcarrier by thered line
Key Teaching Points:Close the Gap"Defense regroup, butts to themiddle of the ice"Keep outside shoulder withopposing player’s insideshoulder"Active stick by eliminatingpassing seams"Speed is decided & adjustedby attacking player"The rule: one stick away
Key Teaching Points:Close the Gap"The rule: to make a decisionby neutral zone dots, blueline,top of circles, etc."Limit the x-overs & go to ccuts"Stay on defensive side"Close the space & steer to theoutside"Square up if attacker tries togo to the mid-lane"Look for offensive thrust, offwing, fakes & dekes
Key Teaching Points:Defensive Side Coverage" One stick away"Continuous head on a swivel" Inside/out alignment"Close space - glove away makecontact"Vary the pressure to read the" Shoulder to shoulderbody controlrelease" Active inside/outside edge" Always close off the slotskating" One/two hands away forstick recovery with activestick
Key Teaching Points:Pressure Checking"Wide stance"Active stick"Control Skate/x-overs"Hurry the man"Steer/Deflect to least favorablearea"Impede progress"Break the player’s stride"Separate the man from thepuck
Individual Tactics Key Expectations: - know the difference between a skill and an individual tactic AND an indiv. tactic vs. a small group or team tactic - know which indiv. Tactics (off. & def.) are appropriate for the agegroup & level. - know
