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Setting Up the Big HitIn this video, I show a big hit from Charlie McAvoy on Connor McDavid and then compare it to a situation earlier in the game where McDavid blows around McAvoy for the first goal. We go through the differences and how teammates can set up a big hit for their defensemen.
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2-1-2 Stack ForecheckLearn the 2-1-2 Stack in our first entry into the forecheck portion of the video playbook. This forecheck immediately puts two players on the puck in the offensive zone to create major pressure. It’s a great beginning forecheck that can even be used as part of a more complex scheme at a professional level.
Systems Playbooklast updated Feb-22 2025
Here’s an organized list of all the systems videos. Will be continuously updated as new systems videos are created.
Power Turn vs Punch Turn UsageIn this video, I explain the difference between a power turn and a punch turn and when to use each one. We go through three different examples from the same Blackhawk game where players properly used a power turn, a punch turn, and both to create goals.
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Point Setup FaceoffLearn the Point Setup faceoff in our fifth entry into the video playbook. This faceoff is the go-to faceoff for professional teams as it creates good puck control in the offensive zone.
Push Through FaceoffLearn the Push Through faceoff in our fourth entry into the video playbook. We’re starting to really flesh out our playbook as this faceoff again creates a quick scoring opportunity mostly through the center and weak side wing’s efforts, although there is an option to get the strong side wing involved. If well executed, it can work at any level from mite through pro.
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Net Crash FaceoffLearn the net crash faceoff in our third entry into the video playbook. This faceoff is a tricky offensive zone faceoff that can turn that faceoff into a quick scoring chance using a shot right off the faceoff. If well executed, it can work at any level from mite through pro.
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Offensive Zone Slot Shot FaceoffLearn the slot shot faceoff in our second entry into the video playbook. This faceoff is a very simple offensive zone faceoff that can turn that faceoff into a quick scoring chance using a wing lined up in the slot. If well executed, it can work at any level from mite through pro.
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Offensive Zone Cut Through FaceoffLearn the cut through faceoff in our first entry into the video playbook. This faceoff is a very simple offensive zone faceoff that can turn that faceoff into a quick scoring chance. If well executed, it can work at any level from mite through pro.
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Learn hockey sense from Norris Trophy winner Cale Makar as we analyze a tactic he used for multiple goals in the 2022-23 Season. We’ll also look at the play from his teammates side to see what they are doing to help him score.