WVU DII Drill diagrams and systems
(diagrams coming soon)
GENERAL
PRINCIPLES OF PLAY TO KEEP IN MIND |
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OFFENSIVE |
DEFENSIVE |
| Forwards: | |
| Constant motion - be a moving target at all times --- cycle cycle cycle | Cover the pass lanes in the offenseive and neutral zones |
| Try to have two forwards near the net | Always shut down the point men |
| Move the puck 360 degrees: do not forget to include defensemen in the attack | Protect the outer slot area (10 feet or so out from the goalie) |
| Keep head up at all times | Backcheck at least as hard as you rush! |
| Anticipate the play: know where the puck is GOING TO BE | Pressure the puck carriers when they are within reach of your proper position |
| DOUBLE TEAM the superstars if they are hogging the puck - make them pass it off to lesser players | |
| Cover for your defenseman if he rushes or pinches | |
| Defensemen: | |
| Pass puck quickly to avoid interception - if you cough it up, it's a breakaway | Play the MAN then the PUCK |
| Keep up with the attack, but watch for cherry-pickers behind you | Never "help" your partner if it leaves you out of position - especially in the slot area |
| Shots should generally be LOW and HARD from the point - much greater chace of rebounds and deflections | Step up on shooters - do not let them back you into the slot |
| Only pinch when you are CERTAIN someone has you backed up, or that you can recover if you miss the puck | Talk to your goalie if he loses sight of the puck - particularly behind the net in his blind spot |
| Do not throw the puck forward in a panic play in the defensive end. Often wrapping it back behind our net is the safest play | |
| Goalies: | |
| Stop puck behind the net on dump-ins whenever possible | Challenge shooters: your defensemen are responsible for clearing rebounds |
| Work on puck handling skills: be part of the attack | Stand up whenever possible |
| Make breakout passes when it is safe - especially for power plays | Keep stick on the ice whan moving laterally |
| Help block centering passes with your stick | |
| Hug the post tight - prevent stuff-in goals | |
| Talk to players when you see a good outlet lane if they do not | |
| Communicate with defensemen about your preferences for shot blocking and clearing shooters from the slot | |
BACKCHECKING
PRINCIPLES(possibly the most important part of a winning game) |
| In offensive zone, stay about 10 feet from your man |
| In neutral zone, stay about 1 foot from your man |
| In defensive zone, be right on your man (like white on rice) |
