How to Breakout Effectively as a Defenseman

Use speed and deception to become a one man breakout as a defenseman.

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  • @ddg9584
    @ddg958423 күн бұрын

    I am an assistant coach with a girls U11 team. One of our biggest problems is breaking out of the zone after we have been stuck defending. For example, say there is a shot on net and the D is able to retrieve the puck in the corner, that D will usually always pass to the winger, but since we were clogged down in the zone, it is easy to cover up on the winger and turn it over at the blue line, and start the whole process again. I’m thinking our D has to develop their shots to do an effective zone clearing off the glass when we are stuck. But do you have any ideas on what to do when you are trying to clear the zone but the wingers get trapped on the board and turn it over.

  • @francishockeydevelopment

    @francishockeydevelopment

    23 күн бұрын

    I think a short term solution would be to teach your players how to chip pucks off the glass/wall/ or into open ice as it is a helpful skill, especially at the older ages. However, a more holistic approach would be to revisit/rework you D Zone structure because this will create a system in which more options are available for breakouts. The second piece is to split your wingers and centers + defense up to work on defensive and breakout skills that are specific to the positions. Here are some resources for some D zone ideas- 1. www.hockeyshare.com/drill/654300/ 2. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zn-B09KBqZOZYtY.html Here is a Winger breakout habits video- 1. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eY5m1sWzaMzYqLw.html Thank you for comment. It gives me some ideas on what kinds of videos to make next.

  • @ddg9584

    @ddg9584

    23 күн бұрын

    ​@@francishockeydevelopment Thanks for the resources!

  • @SpaceShot

    @SpaceShot

    22 күн бұрын

    I'm glad KZread showed me this video. I am sharing it with our defensemen and it gives them a nice simple first objective that is easy to understand. I work with u17 girls who are often less than two years into hockey and skating so I'm always at the basics. I love it because at this level just playing fundamental hockey is a game changer versus their being timid and unsure and afraid of having the puck. I hope to keep seeing more like this!

  • @francishockeydevelopment

    @francishockeydevelopment

    21 күн бұрын

    @@ddg9584 You’re welcome. I hope they helped!

  • @francishockeydevelopment

    @francishockeydevelopment

    21 күн бұрын

    @@SpaceShot thank you for the kind words. Please let me know what you would like to see and I’m more than happy to make a video.