One Gear Hockey - Player Development by Darcy Greenaway

HOCKEY PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

BY DARCY GREENAWAY

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DARCY GREENAWAY

Owner of One Gear Hockey

Darcy's playing career consisted of AAA hockey in both Kingston and Quinte, followed by 2 years at Lake Forest Academy- just north of Chicago, Illinois. His junior hockey career began closer to home, playing for the Wellington Dukes- winning the Buckland and Dudley-Hewitt Cups in 2011. Following that, he tallied 158 points in 3 seasons with the Kingston Frontenacs (OHL), before spending 4 years playing for Queen's University.

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Power Skating Pillars

Biomechanics
Edge work
Starts/Stops
Crossovers (to gain speed as well as evade opponents)
Backwards
Transitions from forward to backward + backward to forward
Mohawks/10 and 2s for efficiency

Puck Handling

Our objective with puck handling is to achieve 360 degrees of control when the puck is within a stick length of the player.

Once the puck is in a controlled position, the goal is to maintain control and momentum throughout deceptive moves and directional changes.

At elite levels, players are challenged to do so while minimizing reaction time when responding to opposing pressure.

Passing Pillars

Forehand
Backhand
Receiving Forehand
Receiving Backhand (cushion softly + one touch tap)
Saucer
Passing to a moving target
Passing to a moving target while in motion

Shooting Pillars

Wrist shot
Receive pass into wrist shot (aim to minimize the time it takes for a player to transfer the puck into a loaded position as a threat to pass or shoot)
Back hand
Snap shot
Slap shot

SESSION FORMAT

Sessions include a mixture of skating and puck handling. As players gain confidence with these skills, we will continue to challenge them, by adding passing and/or shooting to each drill.

Each session is high energy. To achieve optimal skill development, it is important players are having fun.

OUR PROGRAMS

TEAM SESSIONS

Skill coaches are used to supplement teams with player development. Allow Darcy to improve the skating, passing, puck handling, and shooting of your players- so you can focus on your team playing well as a unit.

If you are interested in a team session, please submit dates/times of sessions for approval to
onegearhockey@gmail.com

POWER SKATING

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PUCK HANDLING

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PASSING
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SHOOTING

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Backhand Toeys #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Sell left, go right. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Our weight transfer is the basis of our ability to be a shifty hockey player. To sell directional fakes, we need to have strong hamstrings that we can load like springs. We can improve this with: 1. Lateral bounds 2. 45 degree bounds 3. Sprinter jumps 4. REPS- we can do these on ice or off-ice, with a puck- faking one way, loading up that leg then exiting the other way quickly. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Creating time and space on zone entries. Using a mohawk helps to put us in a loaded position, ready to make a play to the middle. This typically leads to D giving more time and space, as they look to defend the pass. To make this as effective as possible, look to the middle of the ice to sell the fake pass. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Yeah we were working out of one end with the forwards here. The main focus was the wall pick up then the play to the middle. After that we just went up for a slip under the slider and came back for a shot. We do our best to finish with a shot when possible.
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Low and slow, working on timing. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Fake shot exits for D working the blue line. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Head up, intake information. Here, players are getting their head up prior to picking up a loose puck. Coaches are holding up 1-5 fingers, and players yell the number as they gain control of the puck. If we can get our head up and see what’s coming before gaining control, we will be able to make a better decision with the puck. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Huge thanks to these members of the @jrgaelsu18 squad and the @kingstonfrontsohl staff for making this week such a great experience for the players.
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Putting moves together 🕺🏻🕺🏻 #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Day 1 of @kingstonfrontsohl x @onegearhockey x @ttgoaltendingacademy Development Program in the books ✅ Great to see some familiar faces, and meet some new ones too! #hockeyskills #hockeyskilldevelopment
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Shooting In-Stride If we can hide our shot within our stride, we’re far more likely to catch the goalie off-guard. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #hockeyshot
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Forwards find themselves in a “wall climb” scenario countless times each season. Here’s a few options for creating offense when we’re coming up the wall in the Ozone with the puck. In a game, the move we use will depend on our defenders positioning. As we nail down each move, we will add pressure to simulate game situations. To increase deception, we will look to incorporate head/eye movement once we perfect each move. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Quick Release One stickhandle is enough time for most goalies to get squared up. Eliminate the stickhandle and find a hole. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Picking up rims. Shoulder check, intake information, gain control of puck. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Mr. 305 getting the boys going. Home opener tonight, let’s go fellas 🫡 @queensmhockey
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Add this to your Offensive Zone play to create more scoring chances. Remember that to protect the puck, we want to place our body between the opponent and the puck. This is a great place for a Mohawk. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Bedard Pull Through Move Getting our knee forward is crucial when pulling this off. As always when learning a new move, we will have our head down for some time. Once we master the move, we work to minimize time spent with head down. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #hockeyplayers
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Let ‘em rip. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Attacking through the neutral zone with speed. Be a problem to defend. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #hockeyskating
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Shooting for Rebounds Get your goalies warm, and your players’ hand-eye dialled. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #
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Big thank you to all players, parents, instructors, and goalies for some great August Programs. Nothing more exciting than helping these players get prepared for their seasons. Can’t wait to see you all get started! 📸: @jackielicreative #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Linear Crossovers If we can control the puck at top speed, we can control it anywhere else. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Changing the launch point of our shot forces goalies to make an adjustment. It can also help us find shooting lanes through the sticks/feet of defenders. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Wall Climb Stutter Looking to get the defender to bite for a fraction of a second so we can create space to get to the middle. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Catch + Release On and off our stick without a stickhandle- a quick shot is better than a perfect shot. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #hockeyshot
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Hands Warm Up #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Push + Pull Release Great way to change the launch point of our shot. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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August Programs in full swing ⚙️ Stick around til the end for a biggg glove save 😮‍💨 #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Gearing up for a big season ⚙️ #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Shooting for ears 👂🏼 Corners are great. But closer to the head is another challenging location for goalies. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #hockeyshot
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Shave fakes from the blue. Looking to sell the fake shot so we can find a shooting lane. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #hockeydefense
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Pop up and rip it. Looking to quickly find open ice in the “soft” area and follow it up with a quick release. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #hockeyshot
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Changing the launch point of our shot challenges goaltenders. It can also help us get the puck to the net, through traffic. We can do this a few different ways. 🔘Toe drag release 🔘Backhand pullback release 🔘Fake shot, push #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #hockeyshot
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Catch + Release On and off our stick without a stickhandle. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #hockeyshot
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One 💣s #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #hockeyshot
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One 💣s #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Attacking the neutral zone with crossovers vs. without crossovers. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #hockeydevelopment
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When we’re entering the offensive zone from the outside of the ice- what is happening in the middle will determine our next move. Here, a coach is holding up 1 or 2 fingers: 1 - Drive to the net 2 - Cut back #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Sell right go left. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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How can you prepare for Junior Camps? Great chat with @taylorstaden about the mental approach to new, uncomfortable situations #hockeyskillscoach #hockeyskillstraining
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Heel to toe, keep it flat 🛸 #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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🗣️ Calling all aspiring or current junior hockey players! Tune in as we dive into the secrets of standing out at junior hockey camps, both on and off the ice. 🚨 Join us on IG LIVE on Tuesday, May 16th at 6:00 PM for an action-packed session! 🏒💪 🧠 Get ready to level up your game with expert tips and tricks that will strengthen your mindset and make you shine in every opportunity! 💡 ⏰ Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and prepare to be your best at camp. This is your chance to make a lasting impression and leave a mark at your upcoming junior camps! 🏆 🔥 Don't miss out on this invaluable discussion. See you on Tuesday, May 16th at 6:00 PM sharp! Let's make your junior hockey dream a reality. 🙌 #HockeyMindset #HockeyTraining #HockeyTrainingTips
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Add this to your O-Zone play to create more scoring chances. Skating at our teammates forces defenders to make a decision. The fake hand off adds confusion. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Working blue line combos. Looking for a seamless transition between moves to make them as effective as possible. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Makin’ moves. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Great drill to get goalies warm, great skill for players to have. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Cutbacks are something we can always improve. If you can’t make a play, cutback and look for something else. Keep possession, keep the play alive.
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Wide Drive Shooting Options It can be beneficial to master these moves at half speed before cranking it up to top speed. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Good defenders take away your time and space. Learning moves like this allows us to maintain control of the puck when there is limited space available. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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If you can be a D that consistently gets pucks to the net, you will be valuable. Always worth taking some time to work on fakes to help find shooting lanes. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Loaded Position ➡️ Drive Wide Here, we’re working on maintaining speed when transitioning from a loaded position to driving wide. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Attacking the dots and using the space around our feet to avoid pressure when D stick check. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Boys were hunting for corners this morning. Big month ahead ⬜️⬛️ #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #hockeyshooting
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Edge Control First time testing out the @edgebosshockey sliders. Pumped. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Working the hands and dialling in the sights 🎯 #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Wall Climb Sequence Here, we’re looking to get the opposing defender to bite on the stutter. This makes them more vulnerable to the cut back. It often takes more than one move to beat defenders (and goalies) at higher levels of hockey. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Boys were flying this morning 💨 Looking for full extension from our leg that’s crossing under, then to keep our body weight centred as best as we can. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Defence Shooting Pull and fake shot (weight transfer) Pull, fake slap shot, and push
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Crosbys / 10 and 2s with a slip. Great way to get loose and work on our timing. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #hockeyskating
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Workin’ the top spot. Get it off quick, or find a lane using lateral movement. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Lots of early mornings with this group throughout the year. Fired up for them as they head into playoff season 🔥 🎥: @jackielicreative #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Low-Risk Deception Here, we’re looking to have our entire body read as if we are handing off the puck until the very last second. One challenge we face when improving this move is maintaining momentum. This one takes reps to master, but the same movements can be used in a number of scenarios. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Wall work here. In this situation, our next move will largely be determined by what is happening in the middle of the ice. Here, a coach is holding up 1-5 fingers- player has to intake this information and yell it out before they cut back. We do this to get players in the habit of directing their vision towards the middle of the ice as soon as possible. #hockeyskillstraining #hockeyskills
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Getting our upper body and lower body synced up with some pull-backs before the weekend. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Linear Crossovers + Attacking the Dots #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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🏒 Coach’s stick goes right, player goes left 🏒 Coach’s stick goes left, player goes right 🧠 Forcing players to get their head up and make a decision #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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One of the hardest plays in hockey. When it comes to rims, picking them up with our stick is option A. Putting our heels to the boards adds one more step. We now have to dig it out of our feet before making a play. This extra step can be exactly what opposing pressure needs to force a scrum. Be a winger who can consistently get pucks out of your zone and you will be valuable. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Having the puck in a loaded position forces D to be less aggressive. The D is now forced to respect that you may pass or shoot, leading to more time and space to make a play. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Quick hands in tight then looking to get it upstairs. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Sliders are a great tool for showing players that we can maintain control of the puck without it necessarily being on our stick. We also use them in different patterns to challenge other things like lateral movement, puck handling, and edge control. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Simple move that is valuable from minor hockey all the way to pro. BH FH Weight Transfer. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Attacking through the neutral zone here. Our speed to the inside is used to force the defender onto their heels. We follow it up by pulling the puck outside to create separation after the move. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Pick your spot. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Morning Michigan #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Carr-Harris Cup tonight. Always a big one. This was 5 years ago now- what an experience. @queensgaels @queensmhockey
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There will be times when we fall/get knocked down. Working on getting up quickly with control here. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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That’s it Bedsy. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Escapes are a great way to relieve pressure. They allow us to protect the puck + find time and space when skating backwards with possession. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Puck protection is one of the most underrated skills in hockey. If our body is between our opponent and the puck, they will have a much harder time gaining possession. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #puckprotection
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Linear Crossovers + Jam Turns 2 skills we will be using for years to come. Great experience getting out on this sheet 🧊 #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #odr #odrheaven
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Breakfast club was buzzin’ this week 🍳 Lots of big games for players in this group this weekend. Go get ‘em fellas. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Slips and rips. Sliders help players understand we can control the puck without it necessarily being on our stick. We do this by pushing the puck to the area we are going. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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When we’re entering the offensive zone from the outside of the ice- what is happening in the middle will determine our next move. Here, a coach is holding up 1 or 2 fingers: 1 - Drive to the net 2 - Pull up and find a trailer #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #cognition
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In and out quick then let it rip. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Edge control. Challenging our edges + handles then letting it rip. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #hockeyskating
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Fake Hand-Off / Fake Drop Pass Skating towards your teammates/criss crossing creates a decision for the Defender. Are you handing it off or hanging onto it? Here, we’re looking to show hand-off/drop pass until the last second, then maintain momentum through our exit. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Catch + Release. Can’t practice this enough. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #hockeygoal
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Changing the launch point of our shot makes life hard on goalies. • drag shot • backhand pullback drag shot • fake, push and shoot • backhand pullback drag shot #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #hockeygoals
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Catch + Release. On and off the stick quick, without a stickhandle. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #hockeygoal
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Our edge control is tested in a number of game situations. Receiving a hit, changing directions at top speed, among others. If we can land this jump while controlling the puck, we can expect more stability in other scenarios too. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #skating
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Puck protection. Working on getting our body between the puck and the opponent (cone). As always, we want to get that elbow up when turning to the backhand. This allows us to increase control by cupping the puck. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #hockeygoal
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Quick hands as we make moves in tight spaces. From there we’re looking to get it upstairs quickly. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #hockeyshot
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Drag and fire. Drop the inside leg to get some downforce on the stick. Keep other foot pointed towards the target. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining #hockeyshot
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Attacking the dots with speed 🔥 In a game situation we’re going to find a defender around this area. Crossovers to back them off, then pull out wide to separate. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Changing the launch point of the shot. We can do this in a few ways. The drag shot is one. Here, we’re faking then pushing before letting it go. #hockeyskills #hockeyshot #hockeyskillstraining
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Deception on the drop pass creates opportunities. Check out the Swedish defender who moves his stick to defend the drop pass, leaving room for Hughes to take it to the net. 🎥: IIHF #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Wall Climb ➡️ Fake Cycle ➡️ Get to the middle The fake drop is something players can always improve on. We’re looking to sell the drop pass while maintaining momentum. We can use this in a number of different scenarios. Here, we’re focusing on making our drop deceptive enough for the opposing defender to bite, leaving us enough space to get to the middle of the ice for a scoring chance. #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Getting shots off without a stickhandle 🦾 #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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Shiftin’ through the neutral zone ✈️ #hockeyskills #hockeyskillstraining
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DARCY GREENAWAY

Owner of One Gear Hockey

SESSION FORMAT

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