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Your 45: Slapshot
This 45 second video, presented by Phillips Hockey, highlights the necessary mechanics required to take an efficient and consistent slapshot. Become more accurate and shoot harder by following these simple steps.
Phillips Hockey Offensive Reminders
Defensive Zone – Center: Cover front of net up to the hash marks and help defense in the corners Wings: Play on the tops of the circles more towards the middle of…
Faceoffs – The Key to Controlling the Puck
A faceoff is when two opposing teams line up in designated positions, in most cases an exact mirror image of each other, and the referee drops the puck on the faceoff dot…
Shooting Made Simple
A recent study was taken indicating that more than 50% of all youth players could not take a straight wrist shot from the blue line into the top of the goal. The…
5 Keys to Flawless Defense
1 – NEVER WATCH THE PUCK– By watching the puck, a defenseman is taking his eyes off of the oncoming skater and therefore risks being passed by the opposing player. By watching…