Thanks for posting this, Mike. As a developing defenseman who is 45 years old and just started playing hockey a few months ago, I really appreciate the detail you've devoted to producing this video. It wasn't that way at first, though. I'll admit that I've watched a couple of your videos, but didn't see the instructional value until looking at this one. I typically have chosen instructional videos in which the coach provides instruction, then has live players demonstrating technique. For no reason other than finally making the choice to commit to look and listen as if you are an in person coach, I finally understand the X and O approach you use in these videos, and see myself applying these techniques during my next skate. Thanks a ton!
you all prolly dont give a shit but does any of you know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid forgot the password. I love any tips you can offer me!
@Salvador Marvin thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Very informative. Hockey is not just a player’s sport. It is also the ultimate spectator sport. It takes about two seconds for a new fan to figure out that the basic goal is to put the puck in the net. From there fans can start to learn the rules, but once you start to become an advanced spectator, there is an infinite amount of minutiae - finer details for each position on the ice in all of the various scenarios - that one can still learn, all of which determine time and space. And of course, the more a fan knows, the more they can appreciate the game. I know you are producing videos to teach people how to play, but I wanted you to know that I am also using your videos to help my wife learn how to watch. You do a GREAT job explaining things, with very clear descriptions and good use of graphics to bring the eye to the right place. My wife said she wants to watch Sutter now just to see if he really focuses first on the body, which she would never have thought to look for before watching this. This is great stuff - thank you for producing it!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with these videos! I only played roller hockey at a fairly high level as a kid and now I play beer league ice hockey lol, but I have been asked to help coach my daughter’s coed travel ice hockey team and I need all the help I can get in becoming an effective coach and your video’s are the best I’ve found!!
I enjoyed this video and can really see how this positioning would allow a smaller defenseman with superior skating skills to handle a bigger attacker. I favor the V technique for the reasons that you pointed out. On another note, I have a young friend who is a left handed defenseman on a junior team that has only one or two right handed defenders. Because he is highly skilled, it is likely that he will be one to have to play on the right side a lot, even though he far prefers the left. I have to think there are techniques that help allow a lefty to play the right side more effectively and more comfortably both from an offensive standpoint and a defensive one. Could you maybe consider putting out a video on this concept? I'd appreciate it. Thank you,
I love your videos! Keep it up with the defenceman videos too! I'm a undersized defenceman and need these tactics to be effective! Could you do a video on maybe jared spurgeon or ryan ellis and how they defend well being small guys!?
Reid Ramseyer thanks for the message. I don't have any video of those players at the moment, undersized D need good feet, good stick and must have their eyes up to read the play. So many things you can work on...transition skating, pivots, stick on puck, defensive deception to name a few. I'll try to get some more D videos out soon.
Great video to learn some new techniques. For the section on the cross checking, what makes for a legal cross check? My initial thoughts is that the d man makes most of the contact on the puck carrier with his gloves rather then then the shaft on his stick. I could be wrong tho
Late response, but this is correct. Pushes along the hips initiated with a free and/or the top hand of your stick are usually clean and will not be called unless you are not moving your feet. no need to fully extend out in no-contact leagues either as the extension itself could make it worse and have it get called. Definitely level/ref dependent.
Great video. Question: How do you avoid getting a penalty with that "v" thing of 1 hand on the body and 1 with the stick on the other side of the player? I've gotten a few penalties in that position
Short stiff jabs/bumps with free hand, you can’t hold or try to push the opponent over. It’s more of a “pre-bump” to dictate their route before closing/pinning them
Riley Teulon I believe a lot of these plays are cross checks or borderline cross checks. These clips are a few years old, not sure he would get away with some of these anymore. As you know the referee plays a factor in how much you can get away with also.
@@eliteicehockeyanalysisnorc1824 Sort of like in football where some O-line players basically hold on every play but get away with it because of traditions of loose calling or just sheer doing it so much that the refs feel like they would be blowing the whistle every play, so they don't. I always teach my players the V technique (though I didn't have that handy name - thanks!) and tell them that the pure cross check way is really just a cop out, trying to make up for lack of skill and/or coordination with brute force, and it really shouldn't be sufficient.
@@eliteicehockeyanalysisnorc1824 The videos are great! Thanks for all the expert analysis. Unfortunately, the cross checking has gotten worse these days not better. Now they can cross check opponents in the back, sometimes knocking them down, and not get a penalty. Any thoughts on why they are allowing this?
Thanks for posting this, Mike. As a developing defenseman who is 45 years old and just started playing hockey a few months ago, I really appreciate the detail you've devoted to producing this video. It wasn't that way at first, though. I'll admit that I've watched a couple of your videos, but didn't see the instructional value until looking at this one. I typically have chosen instructional videos in which the coach provides instruction, then has live players demonstrating technique. For no reason other than finally making the choice to commit to look and listen as if you are an in person coach, I finally understand the X and O approach you use in these videos, and see myself applying these techniques during my next skate. Thanks a ton!
you all prolly dont give a shit but does any of you know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account??
I was stupid forgot the password. I love any tips you can offer me!
@Miller Stetson Instablaster :)
@Salvador Marvin thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Salvador Marvin it did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
Thanks so much, you saved my account!
@Miller Stetson No problem =)
Very informative. Hockey is not just a player’s sport. It is also the ultimate spectator sport. It takes about two seconds for a new fan to figure out that the basic goal is to put the puck in the net. From there fans can start to learn the rules, but once you start to become an advanced spectator, there is an infinite amount of minutiae - finer details for each position on the ice in all of the various scenarios - that one can still learn, all of which determine time and space. And of course, the more a fan knows, the more they can appreciate the game.
I know you are producing videos to teach people how to play, but I wanted you to know that I am also using your videos to help my wife learn how to watch. You do a GREAT job explaining things, with very clear descriptions and good use of graphics to bring the eye to the right place.
My wife said she wants to watch Sutter now just to see if he really focuses first on the body, which she would never have thought to look for before watching this.
This is great stuff - thank you for producing it!
Thank you my guy. From Scarborough Ont servicing the elite up and coming players out of that region. Your info is very helpful. Thank you
Mike, I coach Junior and take care of the D men. Your information is excellent. Thank you man!!
My son loves these, keep them up!
thanks a lot for the vid! great breakdown and analysis, made me think how i play myself in such situations
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with these videos! I only played roller hockey at a fairly high level as a kid and now I play beer league ice hockey lol, but I have been asked to help coach my daughter’s coed travel ice hockey team and I need all the help I can get in becoming an effective coach and your video’s are the best I’ve found!!
I enjoyed this video and can really see how this positioning would allow a smaller defenseman with superior skating skills to handle a bigger attacker. I favor the V technique for the reasons that you pointed out.
On another note, I have a young friend who is a left handed defenseman on a junior team that has only one or two right handed defenders. Because he is highly skilled, it is likely that he will be one to have to play on the right side a lot, even though he far prefers the left. I have to think there are techniques that help allow a lefty to play the right side more effectively and more comfortably both from an offensive standpoint and a defensive one. Could you maybe consider putting out a video on this concept? I'd appreciate it. Thank you,
SUPER helpful video for me a new dman. thank you! like how you broke it down for three options.
Just found you…great info, keep it up mate!
I love your videos! Keep it up with the defenceman videos too! I'm a undersized defenceman and need these tactics to be effective! Could you do a video on maybe jared spurgeon or ryan ellis and how they defend well being small guys!?
Reid Ramseyer thanks for the message. I don't have any video of those players at the moment, undersized D need good feet, good stick and must have their eyes up to read the play. So many things you can work on...transition skating, pivots, stick on puck, defensive deception to name a few. I'll try to get some more D videos out soon.
Awesome stuff. Just discovered your vids. Keep them coming!!
Great video to learn some new techniques. For the section on the cross checking, what makes for a legal cross check? My initial thoughts is that the d man makes most of the contact on the puck carrier with his gloves rather then then the shaft on his stick. I could be wrong tho
Late response, but this is correct. Pushes along the hips initiated with a free and/or the top hand of your stick are usually clean and will not be called unless you are not moving your feet. no need to fully extend out in no-contact leagues either as the extension itself could make it worse and have it get called. Definitely level/ref dependent.
Awesome stuff! Thanks
awesome video
What software are you using? Do you have a program that can break down video and can do practice plans as well? Thank you
Great , thanks !
Great vid
Great video. Question: How do you avoid getting a penalty with that "v" thing of 1 hand on the body and 1 with the stick on the other side of the player? I've gotten a few penalties in that position
Short stiff jabs/bumps with free hand, you can’t hold or try to push the opponent over. It’s more of a “pre-bump” to dictate their route before closing/pinning them
@@eliteicehockeyanalysisnorc1824 ahaaa thank you for the fast reply
These are great
Is 2:33 a cross check though? Please answer
Riley Teulon I believe a lot of these plays are cross checks or borderline cross checks. These clips are a few years old, not sure he would get away with some of these anymore. As you know the referee plays a factor in how much you can get away with also.
@@eliteicehockeyanalysisnorc1824 Sort of like in football where some O-line players basically hold on every play but get away with it because of traditions of loose calling or just sheer doing it so much that the refs feel like they would be blowing the whistle every play, so they don't. I always teach my players the V technique (though I didn't have that handy name - thanks!) and tell them that the pure cross check way is really just a cop out, trying to make up for lack of skill and/or coordination with brute force, and it really shouldn't be sufficient.
@@eliteicehockeyanalysisnorc1824 The videos are great! Thanks for all the expert analysis. Unfortunately, the cross checking has gotten worse these days not better. Now they can cross check opponents in the back, sometimes knocking them down, and not get a penalty. Any thoughts on why they are allowing this?