Erik Karlsson 2 on 1 NY Rangers vs Ottawa Senators, Playoffs 2012

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

Teaching Points:

• Stay in middle

• Body and Stick in passing lanes

• Keep your stick on ice

Related Videos & Teaching Points:

New York Ranger Michael Del Zotto Defends Perfect 2 v 1

Power Thoughts:

"If you look for the bad in people

expecting to find it, you surely will."

- Abraham Lincoln

Sports Psychology Tips: Success Starts in the mind!

• Start Today
• Today Not Tomorrow

WHETHER

I AM

CAPABLE

OR NOT –

THE FACT THAT

I CAN IMAGINE IT –

IS

THE FIRST STEP.

Bob Kennedy

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