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DPR Korea 1-2-1 Trap Center Ice

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Strategy & System:

  • 1-2-1 Penalty Killing Trap


Keys: (1-2-1)

  • First man has to pressure puck carrier
  • Force the puck to be moved to boards
  • Pressure the pass receiver as he\she receives puck 

Teaching Points:

Three reason DPR Korea was successful with trap in World Championships
2012. 


  1. Circular approach to pressure puck carrier
  2. Forcing the puck carrier to back hand
  3. Circular approach to pressure pass receiver

    Related Videos & Teaching Points:



    Power Thoughts:



    “Competitive toughness is an acquired skill and not an inherited gift.”-Chris Evert

    Three Essential Playing Rules for Good Defensive Tactics:

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    Principles:


    • Always protect middle ice
    Positioning:

    • These three slides are example of poor defensive balance and spacing
    Rules:

    • Never have three players on boards

    •  Always face the play 

    • If your not pressuring the puck,  protect middle ice

    Related Videos & Teaching Points:

     Slovakia Good Gap Control Leads To Quick Transitions in Neutral Ice
    Pressuring Puck Carrier Through Center Ice-Stanley Cup Finals 2011


    Power Thoughts:

    “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



    Sports Psychology Tips:

    Psyche Yourself Up Before the Game:

    Your physiology should mirror how you need to perform. You can learn to control your confidence and energy by adjusting your physiology.
    Mike Tyson, Former Heavy Weight Champ
    • Adjust your physiology 
    • Put on your game face
    • Breathe deeply
    • Hold your head up high
    • Make eye contact
    • Speak loudly and clearly
    • Moving your body will create the right emotions and energy