“Each player on the ice spends most of the game by far without the puck, so positioning strategy to maximize being open to receive a pass, make a good shot or regain puck possession from the other team is essential to winning hockey – how much time does it take to skate to the right position if you are already there? That’s right – none.”
NEUTRAL ZONE TIPS INDEX
Defence
- Forwards – Divide the Zone Into 3 Parts
- Finish the Check
- Prevent Odd Man Rushes
- F3 Back through the Middle on Transition
- The 1 – 2 – 2 Neutral Zone Trap
- The 1 – 1 – 3 Neutral Zone Trap
- 1 – 1 -3 Player Handout
- The 2 – 3 Trap
- Why Play The Trap
- Penalty Killing
- Defending the Regroup
- Defending the Double Stretch Breakout
- Changes On The Fly
Offence
Faceoffs