This post is going to help the offensive player read the goalie and make more productive shots on the net. Fingering out the goalie is important in making your shots go in so here are some helpful tips.
If the he/she stays deep in the crease shot whenever you have an open shoot. If he/she challenges you try to get around them. If he/she gives out high rebounds shot low and hard. If his/her hands are back, shoot for the high corners. If he/she goes down early get him/her to go down by faking then shot at blocker side high. If he/she has a high stance go for the five hole. If he/she putshis/her paddle down on the ice allot go for high blocker or go around him/her. A goalie that drops on most shots is more vulnerable on giving up rebounds instead of high shots.
I hope these tips help you read the goalie and make more goals.
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Showing posts with label ice hockey offense. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ice hockey offense. Show all posts
Friday, February 1, 2013
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Ice Hockey Offense Strategy - Part One
The offense's key job is to make goals and get their own rebounds. Here are some tips on what to look for and when and where to shot on the goalie.
When shooting the puck remember angle is more important than distance because a good angle from the top of the circle has a better chance of going in then a shot closer up by the goalie. When your up close on the goalie he/she has a better chance of stopping the puck because he/she has a less restricted view of the puck and more time to react. If you don't have a good shot and no other option then shoot the puck to get a rebound by shooting low and hard. If you are at a bad angle shoot at the high post not at the goalies chest this gives you a better chance of making it in the net. Also try to shoot on the blocker side just above the pad of goalie because your chances of making it in are much greater.
Accuracy and a quick release are very important in making a goal because when the puck is to slow the goalie has time to save it and when your shot is not accurate your going to miss the net or end up shooting it at the goalies chest for him/her to save it. A quick release gives the goalie less time to react to where the puck is going and this gives you a better chance of making it into the net. Also if you have anything that look like an open net shot don't think about it just shoot.
If you are not a great skater or stick handler go in front of the net to tip in a shot, deflect it, or get the rebound. You will also be able to screen the goalie and draw a defense men to you away from the shooter. Always remember to have your stick on the ice and ready for the puck.
When shooting the puck remember angle is more important than distance because a good angle from the top of the circle has a better chance of going in then a shot closer up by the goalie. When your up close on the goalie he/she has a better chance of stopping the puck because he/she has a less restricted view of the puck and more time to react. If you don't have a good shot and no other option then shoot the puck to get a rebound by shooting low and hard. If you are at a bad angle shoot at the high post not at the goalies chest this gives you a better chance of making it in the net. Also try to shoot on the blocker side just above the pad of goalie because your chances of making it in are much greater.
Accuracy and a quick release are very important in making a goal because when the puck is to slow the goalie has time to save it and when your shot is not accurate your going to miss the net or end up shooting it at the goalies chest for him/her to save it. A quick release gives the goalie less time to react to where the puck is going and this gives you a better chance of making it into the net. Also if you have anything that look like an open net shot don't think about it just shoot.
If you are not a great skater or stick handler go in front of the net to tip in a shot, deflect it, or get the rebound. You will also be able to screen the goalie and draw a defense men to you away from the shooter. Always remember to have your stick on the ice and ready for the puck.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Positional Breakdown-The Canadians
This clip shows what area you are going to be covering and what can happen when a player doen't stay in his/her zone. Just remember there are times where you have to come out of your zone to help another player.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Ice Hockey Offense Tips and Tricks.
In ice hockey the offense's major job is to score goals. Their secondary job is to prevent goals. All forwards must work together to achieve their main and secondary objectives. Working together means communicating with each other and getting to know each other’s weaknesses and strengths. There are three forwards on the offensive line, a left winger, center, and a right winger. This allows for three lanes giving them what is called the triangle formation. The triangle formation allows them to pass the puck among themselves to get the goalie to move from one side to the other which will create an opening for a scoring opportunity.
The centers job is to score goals and help his/her wingers when they get tied up. The center is a forward whose other primary job is to play the middle of the ice, but they are also expected to cover more ice than any other player. They are typically the fastest skater on the team. In the offensive zone the center usually positions them in front or behind the net. If the defense or a high wing has the puck in a scoring position the center wants to be in front of the net trying to distract the goalie so the their teammates can score. They also have the opportunity to tip the puck in or be there for a rebound. Centers just need to remember to stay out of the crease unless the puck goes in first otherwise this result in a penalty. In the offense zone the center also has to go behind the net when his/her winger is tied up along the boards. This gives the winger a chance to pass the puck to the center. In the defense zone the center should be in front of the net or behind. They are to play deep and are also expected to help the defense along the boards to get the puck out of their zone. When he plays in front of the net in the defense zone his/her job is to keep the puck out of the net. In face-offs the center is the one who always takes the face off. He/she should always try to get the puck to their defense player. Then he/she should tie up the other center no matter if they win or lose the face-off so that they don't have a chance to join in the rush and create a scoring situation.
The winger’s job is to dig in the corners and feed the center and defense when down deep; they are also supposed to get goals. In the offensive zone the winger is to dig the puck out of the corners and position themselves in front of the net when the puck is not on their side so, they can distract the goalie. This puts them in the right position to tip it in and to get the rebound which is all scoring opportunity. Wingers just remember that you should never chase the puck in the other wingers side, that is the centers job and never go deep in the defense zone. On the defense zone the winger’s responsibility is to wait for a pass, intercept the puck, and attack the opposing defense man when they have the puck. Aggression is the key to being a winger. On defense the winger should post themselves high to receive the puck in order to take the puck in, dump it in the end zone, or pass it an open player. In the face-off the winger is to occupy the defense man that he is lined up with. If the puck is loose it is his job to get to the puck.
Just remember every position is a very important part of being a good team in kid’s sports and in my kid’s sports. Playing together makes for a well-oiled team and makes playing fun.
The centers job is to score goals and help his/her wingers when they get tied up. The center is a forward whose other primary job is to play the middle of the ice, but they are also expected to cover more ice than any other player. They are typically the fastest skater on the team. In the offensive zone the center usually positions them in front or behind the net. If the defense or a high wing has the puck in a scoring position the center wants to be in front of the net trying to distract the goalie so the their teammates can score. They also have the opportunity to tip the puck in or be there for a rebound. Centers just need to remember to stay out of the crease unless the puck goes in first otherwise this result in a penalty. In the offense zone the center also has to go behind the net when his/her winger is tied up along the boards. This gives the winger a chance to pass the puck to the center. In the defense zone the center should be in front of the net or behind. They are to play deep and are also expected to help the defense along the boards to get the puck out of their zone. When he plays in front of the net in the defense zone his/her job is to keep the puck out of the net. In face-offs the center is the one who always takes the face off. He/she should always try to get the puck to their defense player. Then he/she should tie up the other center no matter if they win or lose the face-off so that they don't have a chance to join in the rush and create a scoring situation.
The winger’s job is to dig in the corners and feed the center and defense when down deep; they are also supposed to get goals. In the offensive zone the winger is to dig the puck out of the corners and position themselves in front of the net when the puck is not on their side so, they can distract the goalie. This puts them in the right position to tip it in and to get the rebound which is all scoring opportunity. Wingers just remember that you should never chase the puck in the other wingers side, that is the centers job and never go deep in the defense zone. On the defense zone the winger’s responsibility is to wait for a pass, intercept the puck, and attack the opposing defense man when they have the puck. Aggression is the key to being a winger. On defense the winger should post themselves high to receive the puck in order to take the puck in, dump it in the end zone, or pass it an open player. In the face-off the winger is to occupy the defense man that he is lined up with. If the puck is loose it is his job to get to the puck.
Just remember every position is a very important part of being a good team in kid’s sports and in my kid’s sports. Playing together makes for a well-oiled team and makes playing fun.
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