Game date: January 13, 2017
Welcome to OMHA Video Coach where we review a video clip from game action and then break down the sequence into frames identifying key skills, individual and team tactics, strategy and hockey IQ. Video is a great teaching tool that can be used by both players and coaches.
Time and space, creating passing and shooting lanes – these are all challenges in today’s game. In this edition of Video Coach, we look at rotation of players in the offensive zone the concept of TOTAL hockey – where all five players are in sync, read off each other and are interchangeable positionally – to manipulate defenders and create confusion.
Now, let’s take a closer look and break it down…
Watch the video again to see how TBL create confusion and mismatches from a simple turn-over and how their players immediately read, support, fill space and provide options executing a great example of TOTAL Hockey.