Level of pressure from opponents and number of teammates back are key factors.
Author - Laura Schuler
F3 plays a crucial role in stopping the opponent's attack.
More puck possession = more offensive opportunities.
Here are some ways to create offence.
Power Play, Tactics, Video
Finding the Details with Laura Schuler: What makes a successful power play (VIDEO)
A good Power Paly is comprised of players who understand Penalty Kill strategies.
Having four attackers in the picture is important to create offence on your entries.
As coaches, we can greatly influence both a player's reads and effort.
A good or bad line change can be the difference between a win or loss.
Skills, Tactics, Video
Finding the Details with Laura Schuler: Forechecking and triangular reads (VIDEO)
Hockey is a game of reading and reacting.
It's one of the most important individual skills tactics in the game of hockey.