PM Hockey101

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Positioning 101 where to be and where not to be on the ice Phase Matrix Ice Hockey

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What we’ll cover: The basic job of each position Where to be: during face offs in the defensive zone in the neutral zone in the offensive zone Offsides Shift changes (when, why, how) When everything goes to hell

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Forward: Center Leads the line, drives plays Tells the forwards where to be/go in the face off Wins face offs On defense: assists D, covers extra player, gets possession On offense: drives the play, makes opportunities, passes, scores

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Forward: Center Area of responsibility

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Forward: Center Face offs C C C C C C

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Bring the puck into the offensive zone; rush, pass, fake Control the puck (forecheck) and make opportunities for the rest of the line Shoot, SCORE!!! In the defensive zone, cover opposing D, look for the puck and breakout Forward: Right Wing, Left Wing

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Forward: Left Wing, Right Wing Area of responsibility

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Forward: Left Wing, Right Wing Face offs

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On defense, cover opposing forwards, intercept passes, break up plays Does not screen the goalie: ties up players but also MOVES THEM OUT OF SLOT Backcheck, deliver puck to forwards Follows behind driving forward line, takes passes or defends after turnover if necessary Defense: Right Defense, Left Defense On offense, helps keep puck in offensive zone but not at the cost of staying ahead of advancing forwards!

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Defense: Left D, Right D Area of responsibility

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Defense: Left Defense, Right Defense Face offs

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Offsides Offsides is when a player precedes the puck into the offensive zone. It will result in a whistle and a face off in the neutral zone.

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Shift or Line Changes Shifts or lines change when: 1 to 1.5 minutes: ENOUGH. 2+ minutes: TOO LONG. Forwards try to change with their line The bench coach/captain calls for one Change when the puck has offensive momentum, never during defense There is a whistle, a new face off and the last shift is ready to get off the ice A player is fatigued or hurt and wants relief

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What to do when it all goes to hell On defense: cover a player (not the goal!) On offense: aim for space, cover points Keep your position, make sure all positions stay covered: Follow the play, not the puck You have more time than you think: relax

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WIN! And above all: Phase Matrix Ice Hockey