Monday, March 27, 2023

Chalk Talk

Articles for and about coaches, including tips & drills for all hockey players

Bad Hockey Habits, hockey tournaments

Bad Hockey Habits: 8 Game-Changing Traits

Bad hockey habits can change the course of a game. Here's how
Shot Blocking

Shot Blocking for the Rest of Us

Shot blocking can be the difference between winning and losing.
The Box penalty kill

Penalty Kill Tactics for the Rec Hockey Player

Effective PK strategies for all levels of play
hockey practice

Hockey Practice: Making the Most Of It

It’s hard enough making the games. But practice makes perfect!
Box and One Power Play System

The Box-and-One Power Play System

A great way to generate scoring chances from in front of the net
Umbrella Power Play Drill-Crash

Umbrella Power Play System

This power-play drill is a slightly more advanced power-play system that is commonly used in higher levels of hockey.
Overload Power Play Drill

Overload Power Play System

This drill covers one of the simplest & most commonly used power play systems in hockey.
Face-Off Drill

Face-Off Drill: The Sequence

This drill is a great way to nail down face-offs
The Snake Hockey Shooting Drill

“The Snake” Hockey Shooting Drill

A simple drill that teaches some profound concepts
Short Bench Hockey

Short Bench Hockey Strategies

As much as we love to play hockey, life can get in the way. You’re sick, or maybe your wife has other plans for you.