Defensive Zone Mistakes: Turkey v. Korea World University Games 2011 - Part 1:

System: 

• Turkey does not seem to have any set coverage.

Five Turkish players are in straight line.

Keys:

• Always put immediate pressure on puck carrier.

• The center or wing need to provide defensive support

• Always face the play

• Keep one eye on puck carrier and one eye on your man

• See the man away from puck

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Canada 2-1-2 Overload Defensive Zone Coverage IIHF WC 2012

Tips For Teaching Defensive Zone Coverage - Practice

Power Thoughts:

“You are what you practice most.” 
― Richard Carlson

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

“Professionalism means doing your best, even when you don’t feel like it.”

~ Glenn Shepard

Sports Psychology Tips:

Great Athletes Learn to Break the 15 Minute Barrier: Great athletes know they do not have to feel like practicing. Sometimes you just need to practice first and feeling will come later. The key is to get your body in motion and the right emotions will follow. Once your start moving, you can break the negative energy holding your back. It takes about 15 minutes to get the right juices flowing. Start your warm-up routine and start training. Do not let negative feeling stop you from training. Just start, do not stop and you'll be glad you did.