Monday, March 27, 2023

Chalk Talk

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

how to take a slapshot

How to Take a Slapshot: Tips & Tricks

Tips and tricks for ripping a cannon-like slapshot Doesn’t every hockey player wish they knew how to take a slapshot like Zdeno Chara or Shea Weber? If you’re looking...
do sports develop character

Do Sports Develop Character?

By John O’Sullivan The harder we work, we are told in sports, the more we become empowered. But do sports develop character? At any sports field...
key to guaranteed wins

The Win Now Matrix: Key to Guaranteed Wins

Using the power of mathematics to win hockey games By Daniel C. Bryndle The Key to Guaranteed Wins in Hockey Games I wrote the book “A Fly...
low race 2-on-1 hockey drill

The Low Race 2-on-1 Hockey Drill

Hockey Coach Vision is back, this time with the Low Race 2-on-1 hockey drill Overview A very competitive drill, the Low Race 2-on-1 hockey drill is...
net-front play hockey drill

The Net-Front Play Hockey Drill

The Net-Front Play hockey drill works on net-front play in a competitive situation Overview This drill from our friends at Hockey Coach Vision is a...
get open 2-on-1 hockey drill

The Get Open 2-on-1 Hockey Drill

The Get Open 2-on-1 hockey drill focuses on neutral zone play for both defenders and attackers Overview The Get Open 2-on-1 hockey drill is designed to...
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The Two-Shot Hockey Drill

This week we look at the Two-Shot hockey drill, courtesy of our friends at Hockey Coach Vision Overview The Two-Shot hockey drill is a great passing and...
hockey mistakes

14 Hockey Mistakes—and What to Do About Them

Looking to be more effective on the ice? Avoid these hockey mistakes and come out on top. By Rick Traugott This post should be titled “Things that...
find it-hide it hockey drill

The Find It-Hide It Hockey Drill

Hockey Coach Vision is back with another drill! This week we look at the Find It-Hide It hockey drill. Overview The Find It-Hide It hockey drill works on...
Losing the Hockey Game

Losing the Hockey Game: Dealing With a Loss

The thrill of victory also means the agony of defeat for the loser. How to cope with the loss. By Warren Nye Everyone talks about winning....