How to Defend a 1 on 1 with Angling

Ready to elevate your hockey defense game? Dive into our latest video where we break down the art of angling to defend against one-on-one rushes in ice hockey! Whether you're a seasoned defenseman or just starting out, mastering the technique of angling can be a game-changer on the ice.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through the fundamentals of angling, from body positioning to stick placement, and everything in between. Learn how to anticipate your opponent's moves, disrupt their momentum, and regain control of the play with strategic angling tactics.
No matter your skill level, this video is your ultimate resource for mastering the defensive side of the game. So lace up your skates, grab your stick, and get ready to dominate the ice with the power of angling! Don't miss out-hit that play button now and take your hockey defense to the next level. Let's defend the rush together! 🚨🔒 #HockeyDefense #AnglingTechniques #IceHockeyTips

[@arctic-l1n]

After he’s done the backwards crossover he opens up and transitions. At which point he loses a half step. This happens a lot to me, and sometimes I don’t see the benefit of getting into the backwards position in the first place. I’m wondering if I need to work on back skating speed/crossovers so that I can stay in the backwards position as the attacker is going through the NZ. Is it even worth getting in the backwards position if the attacker has more momentum and the gap is tight?

[@francishockeydevelopment]

I'll try to make this concise because there's a lot of "if/then" scenarios haha. 1) Crossovers: ideally we want to limit crossovers because you end up committing to one direction and have to finish the movement before you can change directions again. So, the strong side D should get set in a good hockey stance, recover the dots, and then make a decision to hold the dots or pressure the puck. Part of that decision is based on the back tracking from you forwards. 2) Backwards position: this again is situational, but you don't always have to skate backwards. Depending on how the play develops and your gap, you can use forward skating/angling to address the rush. If you use forward angling, its important that your stick leads the way ,and you get your toe caps and hips around facing your end (and net) of the ice. If your gap is tight and the puck carrier can't advance into middle ice, you can take the body immediately and your back tracking F1 should be there to pick up the loose puck. 3) Skating: it's always worth it to be a good skater. I would definitely watch as many NHL games with Makar, Quinn Hughes, and Charlie McAvoy as possible. They are exceptional skaters and use forward angling a ton to neutralize the opposing team's zone exits from their DZone.
I'll have more videos for Defenseman coming, now that I am back in season. I hope this helps!