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Canada 2-1-2 Overload Defensive Zone Coverage IIHF WC 2012
System : 2-1-2 Overload
Overload 5 players one side of ice
Tactics
Always press the puck carrier
Always Out number the opposition
Block the passing lanes
Reads:
When puck is on boards, overload zone
Keys:
Early pressure
Always out number in small area
Get possession of the puck
Anaheim Ducks executed 2-1-2 Overload Defensive Zone Coverage in 2007 and won the Stanley Cup.
Power Thoughts: “Somebody may beat me, but they are going to have to bleed to do it.” -Steve Prefontaine
“A lot of people run a race to see who is fastest. I run to see who has the most guts, who can punish himself into exhausting pace, and then at the end, punish himself even more.” –Steve Prefontaine
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” –Steve Prefontaine
The 1992 United States Men’s Olympic Basketball Team, coined the “Dream Team”, was the first American Olympic team to feature active NBA players. The Dream Team defeated its opponents by an average of almost 44 points en route to the gold medal against Croatia at the 1992 Summer Olympics held in Barcelona. The team was coached by Chuck Daly, assisted by Lenny Wilkens, P. J. Carlesimo, and Mike Krzyzewski.
The below excerpt is from “Dream Team” by Jack McCallum.
The following comes from Chuck Daly’s first team meeting with the 1992 Olympic “Dream Team.
Finally, Daly approached the most delicate subject, one even more frightening than terrorism since it was well within the realm of possibility.
“Look, there are twelve of you, and you’re all All-Stars and future Hall of Famers,” said Daly. “and there is no way I can get all of the minutes you’re use to having on —-“
Magic and Jordan interrupted him.
“That isn’t going to be a problem,” said Jordan.
Michael Jordan
“We’re here to win, and nobody is going to care about playing time, Chuck,” Magic said.
Magic Johnson
Such problems, particularly the knotty one of minutes, are rarely solved that easily. This one was. Magic and Jordan said there would not be a problem, and that was that.
The two best investments a coach can make:
Improve your leadership skills
Invest in the development of your players leadership skills
Surround yourself with other good leaders:
Mike Krzyzewski
Lenny Wilkens
P. J. Carlesimo
Larry Bird
Surround yourself with talent:
The Dream Team roster: Charles Barkely, Larry Bird, Clyde Drexler, Patrick Ewing, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Christian Laettner, Karl Malone, Chris Mullen, Scottie Pippen, David Robinson, and John Stockon.
“It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit.” – John Wooden
“Leaders aren’t born; they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that’s the price we’ll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal.” -Vince Lombardi
The Four T’s of Passing are key to developing fundamental sound players.
The best players maintain good technique at all times. Good technique must be emphasized on every pass.
Cup, Push, Point
The passer must choose the right type of pass. The player must choose when to use touch passes, first and second touch skating and passing. Players must choose when to make short or long pass. Players must choose when to pass to stick, space or use no space play. Players need to know when to use the boards to make a pass or clear.
Types of Passes
Forehand
Backhand
1 touch, 2 touch, 3 touch
1 time
Saucer
Snap
Slap
Use of boards
Each player must be “thinking off the puck” and working on being in position to receive a pass. Players need to work on things like: Am I calling for the puck when open? Can I see the puck? Am I in the best place for a pass? How can I give my teammate an option? Can I create space for others? The best players are always thinking and executing “OFF the Puck”.
I skate to where the puck is going to be, not to where it has been – Wayne Gretzky
The 4th “T” is for timing. Both the player with the puck and without the puck need to work on timing skills. Timing is everything in hockey. Arrive a little to fast, a little to slow and the play results in a turnover. The player with the puck must choose the right pace of the pass. Pass to hard it arrives to fast. Pass to slow, it behind the receiver or the puck is intercepted.
Coaches must work on the “Four T’s” if they want to improve their team play. When players master the three T’s, puck handling, passing, scoring and tactics will all improve.
Techniques:
Receiving Passes:
Always position yourself where you can see the puck clearly
Call for the puck
Your stick needs to be out in front of your body
Your stick needs to be on the ice
Your stick needs to form a right angle when receiving pass
Skate to the puck, do not stop skating and reach
Flip Pass to Open Space and Soft Hands:
Dallas Stars Tic-Tac-Toe Goal 3-27-10
Ducks Stretch Man, Filling 3 Lanes and Drop Pass 2007 Playoffs
Ducks Stretch and Cross 2007 Playoffs
KHL Back Pass 2010-11
KHL 2010-11 – Back Pass, Relay Pass, 1 v 0 Possession Screen
No Space Play Center Ice World University 2011
No Space Play Breakout World University 2011
Thorton Know When To Pass Soft 2011
Related Videos & Teaching Points:
Nine Words to Improve Your Passing Game:
MOVE YOUR MOUTH, MOVE YOUR LEGS & MOVE THE PUCK
Sweeney Drill – 1 v 0
Sweeney Drill – 1 v 0
3 v 1 Wise Drill (Part 1)
3 v 1 Wise Drill (Part 2)
Power Thoughts:
“A winner never whines.”
-Paul Brown
Sports Psychology Tips:
The video has an inspirational message on responding to challenges by the choices that we make, including:
1. Courage
2. Belief
3. Attitude
4. Purpose
Congratulations: All five 15 year old player from ERZURUM GENÇLİK SPOR eligible for Turkish National Team, made the club. Every player from ERZURUM GENÇLİK SPOR U14 National Championship team was invited to TBHF National Development Camp.
Ömer Kantar, SeFa TaKar, Sefa Kavaz, Fatih Emin Faner and Muhammet Karagül.
“Goals determine what you’re going to be.” -Julius Erving
“If you’re bored with life — you don’t get up every morning with a burning desire to do things — you don’t have enough goals.” -Lou Holtz
“My philosophy of life is that if we make up our mind what we are going to make of our lives, then work hard toward that goal, we never lose – somehow we win out.” -Ronald Reagan
“Success is the progressive realization of a worthy goal or ideal.” -Earl Nightingale
Sports Psychology Tips:
Outcome Goal:
Is a goal that you do not have 100% control of. For example, I will win a gold medal.
Performance Goal:
Is a goal you have 100% control over. For example, I will get up each day at 6:00 am every morning and run.
Action Step for Today:
Write down the five most important outcome goals, you want to achieve in the next twelve months. You must make a commitment to achieving them – no matter what it takes.
Write down the performance goals you will need to achieve in each of the above goals.
Performance goals are key to creating positive momentum to achieve your outcome goals.
Question asked to Coach Daily; “Any regrets in coaching?” Response: “I wish I would have talked with my players more”
“To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.” -Tony Robbins
Sports Psychology Tips:
Mental Training:
The easiest part of your body to improve, is your mind. Start today by visualizing the way you want to play. Talk yourself into playing great. Get your body in motion and create the right emotions. Adjust your physiology, to be strong mentally and physically.
Five Key Components of Mental Training Program:
Goal Setting – Helps you make the right choices under pressure.
Mental Rehearsal – Increases skill development and reduces stress.
Self Talk – We all speak 400-1000 words per minutes to ourselves. Replace the bad with good and improve your game.
Arousal Control – Breathing connects the mind and body. Long exhaling will improve focus. relax the body and improve recovery time.
Adjust Physiology – The right posture, put you in the right position to win. Allows your to breath easy, improves focus and perform better.
Team USA utilized the area behind the goal to give Finland headaches all game. Team USA shot the puck in around the boards. USA cycled, crossed, continuously passed the puck back behind the goal line. . USA tactic was to out work, out muscle and cause confusion at the net. Team Finland attention was below the goal line and they lost their men in the defensive zone. Team USA moved the puck to the point or to the net where men were open.
Why Use Invert Offense:
Forces 2 & 3 players to pick up players behind the goal line
Forces the forwards to come down low, opening passing lane to point men
The defenders focus their attention below the goal line
Tactics:
Cycle
Cross
Shoot or pass around boards
Keys:
Arrive quickly on puck
Good angling and circular approach skills
Good 1 v 1 skills offensive zone
Good puck protection skills
Picking the puck up and taking it to net
Principles:
Be a threat to score
The defense is high, move the puck low
The defense is low, move the puck high
Rule:
Take the puck to the net
Note:
This is the same tactics the New York Rangers used against the Washington Capitals 2011-12 playoffs. This is becoming a dominate tactic in NHL. The size of the players and new rules make this effective tactic in the game today.
All five players are focused on man behind goal line.
All five players are below face off circle.
Team USA has time and space for shot and is screening the goalie.
Team Finland stops pass to point. Strong side wings skates are pointing up ice.
“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.”
-Abraham Lincoln
Sports Psychology Tips:
Three Success Tips From Bruce Springsteen:
Bruce Springsteen is considered one of the best performer ever in concert.
When asked what is his secret to success?“It really pretty simple.” Bruce Springsteen said, “Today’s concert is the most important concert in my life. It only rock and roll. Play everyday!”
If you want to have the energy of Bruce Springsteen, you need to make today the most important game\practice of your life. But remember, it only a game, go out play and have fun!
“Expose yourself to your deepest fear; after that, fear has no power, and the fear of freedom shrinks and vanishes. You are free.” -Jim Morrison
“We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face… we must do that which we think we cannot.” -Eleanor Roosevelt
“In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.” –Bill Cosby
“The greatest mistake a person can make is to be afraid of making one.”
Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915)
“Don’t permit fear of failure to prevent effort”
-John Wooden
Sports Psychology Tips:
Pay Attention To Your Self Negative Talk:
If you want to improve your game; Start paying attention to your negative self talk.
What you say to yourself at practice means everything.
What you say to yourself, can interfere with your performance.
What you say in-between practice drills and between shifts, determines your focus.
Action Steps to Take:
Start a log and record your self talk.
Recognize negative self talk and replace with positive.
Use cue words to direct your focus and performance.
Keith McAdams Hockey Tips 