Off Ice Hockey Training: Plate Push

The  "plate push" is a great off ice leg exercise and conditioning drill for ice hockey. The player get down in an all 4’s position (on their feet and hands), push the plate as fast as they can the length of the court and back. 

Equipments Needed:

• Basketball Court 
• 5 x 25 pound weight lifting plates
• 5 Large bath towels

Instructions: 

1. Create 5 groups of 5 players. 
2. The players are in an all 4’s position. 
3. On "whistle, The players push the 25 pound plate and race the length of the court and back.
4. Rest and repeat 3 times.

Note: 

• Take a 25 pound plate and wrap in a bath towel 
• Make sure it is it tightly wrapped so not to scratch the gym floor

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Canada 2 v 2 Defensive Rush

Tactics:

• Keep your stick out in front
• Stay between the forward and the net
• Keep the ice divided, once the puck crosses the blue line
• Force the puck carrier down the boards
• Always play tight gap on even situations

Reads:

• What do the defenders see?
• Even situation tight gap & pressure up

Terms:

• Read, Communicate, Pressure Up & Contain

Rules:

• Look off puck and read play
• Always know where your man is and the puck

 

2 v 2 Read Rush: Woman National Team Turkey 2011

 

2 v 2 Great Gap Control World University Games 2011

 

 Evander Kane Offensive Rush

Tactics:  Offensive Rush; Taking the Middle Lane

• Read the Space
• Read the Stick
• Take the Middle Lane
• Gain the Middle Lane Take the Shot

Power Thoughts:  Jim Rohn

 

Sports Psychology Tips:
Schedule Time to Achieve Goals





The Pareto principle states that, for many events, 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes.  It is critical to create a time sensitive plan to achieve your top goals. Start filling your available time slots with the performance goals that are most important to achieve your desired outcomes.  Eliminate tasks that have limiting value. Schedule your remaining tasks, only after giving appropriate time to achieve the main goals. The ratio will be dependent on the plan and goal. The general principle is to spend the preponderance of time and focus on key processes of success.









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Vancouver 2011 Playoffs - Pressure on Lost Face Off

Playing Rule:

• Always pressure with two men on lost face offs on power play

Teaching Points:

• Pressure on all lost face offs
• Defense hold blue line
• Always go to net when puck is at the point
• Always be screening, tipping and rebounding

Related Videos & Teaching Points:

Offensive Power Play Face Off - Turkey Greece 2012 World Championships

Tactics:

• Blocking Out Man
• Screening, Tipping and Rebounding

Canada Offensive Face Off and Pick 2012 WC

Keys:

• Always have a plan for all face offs
• Center always communicates plan with other players

Power Thoughts:

"For every disciplined effort there is a multiple reward."

-Jim Rohn 

"Don't wish that things were easier, wish that you were 

better."        -Jim Rohn 

"This above all, to thine own self be true."

- William Shakespeare

Coaching Tip:

Have a plan and sell that plan. You need to tell the guys why you are doing what you are doing.