Keith McAdams Coaching Tips: New York Ranger Michael Del Zotto Defends Perfect ...

New York Ranger Michael Del Zotto Defends Perfect 2 v 1

2 v 1 Defensive Read the Rush:

• Good body & stick positioning 
• Quick sticks & anticipation 
• Stick well out in front of you, ready to deflect pass 
• The  'D'  must stay up & in the middle of the ice between the forwards 
• The 'D' should keep the puck wide 
• If a pass be made back to the slot, the 'D' must pressure and attack the slot 
• The 'D' should keep a tight gap 
• Goalie should call I have the shooter

Do Not:

• Do not give up huge gap through center ice
• Do not back up into goalie
• Do not commit to one forward

Teaching Notes:

• At higher levels you can not allow the players to shoot from slot
• Defenders must develop fakes stick checks & checks

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Power Thoughts:

Coach George Halas: Brian Piccolo died of cancer at the age of 26. He left a wife and three daughters. He also left a great many loving friends who miss and think of him often. But when they think of him, it's not how he died that they remember - but how he lived. How he did live!

"I don't care to be remembered as the man who scored six touchdowns in a game. I want to be remembered as a winner in life." -Gale Sayers

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Ernest Hemingway once said "Every true story ends in death." Well, this is a true story.

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Sports Psychology Tips:

Three Things To Do Now, To Improve Your Performance:

 If you want to practice as good as an Olympic Gold Medalist; You need to match your attitude, emotionally energy and enthusiasm. You have 100% control over your attitude, emotional energy, and enthusiasm. Great athletes focus on things they can control. You can improve your game now, by focusing on improving your:

1. Attitude
2. Emotional Energy 
3. Enthusiasm