Introduction: Ice Hockey Category
Isaropen – Ice Hockey Category. Ice hockey is a dynamic sport that combines physical strength and strategic maneuvering, particularly evident in the categories of checking and angling. Checking involves legally using the body to disrupt an opponent’s play, adding a layer of intensity and competitiveness to the game. Meanwhile, angling focuses on positioning and guiding opponents away from the puck, emphasizing skill and tactical awareness. Together, these categories not only enhance the excitement of the game but also require players to master both physical and mental aspects of hockey. This article delves into the intricacies of checking and angling, exploring how each plays a crucial role in shaping the flow and outcome of ice hockey matches.
Here’s a Simple Drill that Hits on Quite a Few Subtleties
You can work on a lot of different parts of the game with this easy drill. It can be used to work on lane control, body positioning, and one-timer shots on both the proper and off wings.
1 on 1 Big Arc Backchecking
Players line up as shown; the attacking player starts just ahead of the backchecker.
When the whistle blows, both players skate the circle and go around both cones.
The offensive player tries to get in the right place and get ready to receive a pass from the coach.
The defensive player tries to stop the other player from getting the ball.
Send two attacking players and two defensive players together as an alternative.
Stop & Start Angling
Last week, I used this drill with a group of Mites and Squirts at a camp in Salt Lake City. Some of the skills we had been working on earlier in the lesson led to this one. Stops and starts, turning, and drive skating are all part of this drill.
Stop & Start Angling:
1. The offensive player (in white) lines up in the corner, and the defense player (in blue) lines up in the middle. Fans wait in line near the blue line.
2. The offensive and defensive players turn around and face each other. You should face each other during each stop and start.
Third, when the whistle blows, players run a short ladder, going out to the first cone and back, then out to the second cone and back.
4. Once the ladder is over, each player skates out around their own cones. The offensive player tries to drive the puck deep below the first cone and then cuts to the net. Player views on defense.
5. Make sure each team starts at a different time so the goalie doesn’t have to deal with two shots at the same time.
Pressure v. Contain 1 on 1
This is a good lesson from the PIJE drill collection at DrillDraw.
Pressure v. Contain 1 on 1:
1. Get together with two other people around the rink.
2. There is one forward (carrier) and one defense (forechecker) in each group.
3. The front checker tries to stop the carrier from going to the middle: If either A) the forward doesn’t have control of the puck (pressure situation) or B) the handler does, the puck is in both of their hands.
4. Change who does what in each order.
Czech Race is an Intense, Sprint Race
This is a great sprint race with lots of speed. A lot of energy and a good chance to touch each other.
Czech Race:
1. Sign up on the red lines.
2. When the whistle blows, two players across from each other run to the puck.
3. The first player to touch the puck shoots, and the other player backchecks.
4. The other two players go the other way when the next whistle blows.
Penalty Kill Forecheck Angling Drill
The Cost of Killing Forecheck That’s a great way to teach the right way to angle for F1 and F2 on the PK forecheck. Here is the picture and an explanation:
Penalty Kill Forecheck Angling Drill
1. The breakout player skates in and is ready for a breakout pass from the coach.
2. If you turn F1 and F2, the skating lane and moving lane are taken away.
3. The breakout player hands the ball to the NZ coach for a give-and-go and a shot on goal if F1 and F2 fail to stop the break.
Note: You can do this drill as a 2/3 ice drill by taking away the chance to shoot the puck on goal. When the ball was passed back to the NZ coach, the game was over.
Conclusion: Ice Hockey Category
Checking and angling are essential skills in ice hockey, adding both intensity and strategy to the game. These techniques require players to balance physicality with precision, using their bodies effectively while maintaining control over the ice. Practicing drills like the Big Arc Backchecking and Stop & Start Angling helps players develop these skills, building confidence in defensive plays and enhancing team coordination. As players master checking and angling, they can better anticipate opponents’ moves and protect the goal. Ultimately, these skills not only contribute to individual growth but also shape the dynamic flow and competitiveness of ice hockey matches.