Greg Revak is a Certified Level 4 USA Hockey Coach. You can find him on Twitter @CoachRevak. or sign up for his Hockey IQ Newsletter.
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Finding a balance between pressure and permission is one of the most important things to recognize. Both can be used to great effect.
There is a hunger from players and parents to use this prevalent teaching tool to improve and get better.
While the primary role of a defenseman is to stop the other team from scoring, there is a major impact they can have in scoring more goals.
As the old saying goes, if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
CLA is about designing good learning environments for athletes and using constraints to incentivize behaviour that's desirable for future performance.
We've included some actionable ideas too.
What are the best types of questions to ask to get players thinking?
One of the most dangerous plays in hockey is a 2v1 rush chance.
Without a consistent quality body shape, players will struggle with accuracy and power.
Players need to prepare for the next level ahead of time, so they have the tools necessary to succeed.
Crossovers have become the source of an innovative and dynamic emergence.