CEP Level 3 Manual - Rushmore Hockey Association

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T SCommon Errors• Failing to accelerate out of the spin and awayfrom the defenderESCAPE TO AVOID A CHECKThe attacker executes a 360 degree controlledturn and accelerates away from the defender.He/She places his/her body between the defenderand the puck.This maneuver may be done to (1) continueskating, (2) to pass, or, (3) to shoot, and should bepracticed utilizing all three options.Chapter 19ShootingFigure 14. Executing the backhand spinaroundSLIP THROUGH AND SPINThe attacker pulls the puck back between hisskates, spins, picks up the puck and goes, utilizing acontrolled turn with a crossunder to accelerate awayfrom the defender.Figure 15. Executing the Slip Through and Spin.Key Elements• The attacker must pull the puck backbetween the skates with the right velocity• The attacker must spin away from thedefenderFigure 16. Executing the Escape to Avoida Check.Key Elements• 360-degree controlled turn• Placing your body between the puck and thedefender as a shieldCommon Errors• Turning into the defender instead of awaySuggestions for CoachingAll of these escape maneuvers should bepracticed in a stationary position to begin with. Asthe players begin to gain confidence in eachmaneuver they should increase speed and then goagainst passive resistance.REFERENCESBlase, K; O’Connor, R (1985) the USA Hockey Puck Control HandbookColorado Springs, Colorado - USA HockeySHOOTINGOBJECTIVES• Describe various shots• Describe proper shooting areas of the net• Describe various ways of attacking the netThis section should perhaps be entitled “Goal Scoring”, since that is the reason for shooting. For mostplayers (except goalies), scoring a goal has to be the emotional peak of any hockey game. Even the fluke goalsmake the scorer feel good.Coaches usually find that they have little trouble getting their players to practice shooting (especially theslap shot), but to get them to practice specific shots or goal-scoring maneuvers often poses some problems.However, solution of these problems will pay big dividends in terms of goals scored.Consider the following statement by Valeri Kharlamov, the great Russian player, “When one shoots, thereare three things needed for a successful shot: precision, power and suddenness.”The goal scorer needs to bring with him/her certain skills to assure his/her success. Puck control andstickhandling skills are important and work well against goalies and defensemen.The potential goal scorer’s repertoire should consist of the following types of shots:Wrist Shot — forehand and backhandSnap ShotFlip ShotSlap ShotTip-in or Deflection232 | USA Hockey Coaching Education Program Level 3 ManualOffensive Team Tactics | 233