Nov 06, 2014 | jdswain | 752 views
Quick Tips For Breaking Out - please show players
1) Take a look before you get the puck so you know where your
players are
2) Don’t make blind passes
3) Don’t pass the puck through the middle (unless you are
1000% sure, and even then be double sure)
4) Make plays quickly – hesitating gives the other team
time to read your play and break it up
5) Make direct passes
– get your head up, look where you are passing, and send it hard
6) Communicate with each other (especially defensemen)
7) Play your positions! – This is especially true for the wingers, if you are down near the goal line when the defence get the puck they will have no one to pass too!
8) Wingers don't let opposing D get between you and the puck - EVER
9) If you have the puck and it doesn’t look like you have any options for passing, put the puck high off the glass to get it out of your zone
10) Keep your feet moving and your head up (Don’t stand still) – The play is always moving and you should be too, keep your feet moving and your head up so you can read and react to the play at any time
11) If you want the puck give your player a target – This is a good one for wingers, when you are breaking out put the blade of your stick where the defense can see it (as shown in the picture, he doesn’t have his stick on his shooting side, or in front, he’s moved it to the right side to receive a pass). By showing them your blade you are giving them a target and letting them know you are ready for the pass.
12) If you see your D IS going to make a cross-ice pass to you on the opposite side, skate back towards the pass, pick it up and circle out.