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Reads and habits for the two players skating backwards.
Hockey 101: Net-Front and Slot Habits for Beer League
Beer league Hockey 101 on net-front and slot habits: defensive stick and body position without screening your goalie, who owns the slot, and offensive tip/screen/rebound work.
Hockey 101: Simple 1-2-2 Forecheck for Beer League
Beer league Hockey 101 on a simple 1-2-2 forecheck: F1 angle and pressure, F2/F3 sealing lanes, D at the blue line, when to back off, and common mistakes.
Hockey 101: Neutral Zone Regroup for Beer League Hockey
Beer league Hockey 101 on the neutral zone regroup: when to reset instead of forcing the attack, a simple D-to-D regroup with forwards curling for speed, and common mistakes.
Defensemen: Playing the 2v1 Rush in Beer League
Beer league Hockey 101 for defensemen on a 2v1: match speed, see both attackers, take away the pass with your stick, pressure the shooter, and…
Defensemen: Playing the 1v1 Rush in Beer League
Beer league Hockey 101 for defensemen on a 1v1: hold a two-stick gap, match speed, angle the attacker outside, close early, and use angling when…
Hockey 101: Basic Power Play Formations
Beer league Hockey 101 on the power play: keep possession, wait for quality chances, move the puck, then run a Box+1 (2-1-2) or an Overload and…
Hockey 101: Basic Breakout Strategy for Beer League Hockey
How to run a basic defensive zone breakout in beer league hockey: where defensemen find space, why forwards swing low, first pass options, and…
Hockey 101: Defensive Body Position in Beer League
Beer league tips for defensive body position: stay net-side (D-side), play stick on stick and body on body, and when to tie up at the net front.
Defensive Puck Movement: Clear the Danger Zone in Beer League
Beer league tips for defensemen on puck movement: clear the danger zone first, use boards and glass outs, find the quiet zone behind the net, and…
Hockey 101: Defensive Zone Positioning for Defensemen
Beer league tips for defensemen defensive zone positioning: corner and net-front rules, when not to chase across the mid-line, and how to scramble…