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More Insight into Russian Hockey Training

By | November 30, 2021

The source of this Russian hockey training information comes by way of a long ago LinkedIn friend, Elena Segal, who happens to be a Ballet Trainer for athletes in the Anaheim, California area. I’d actually met Elena quite some time ago, but I was reminded of her unique background and current work when she entered…

Troubleshooting Hockey Shooting Problems

By | November 29, 2021

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Spotting the Real Goal-scorer Early

By | October 6, 2021
Spotting the Real Goal-scorer Early

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Answer: How Should A Beginner Hold A Hockey Stick

By | October 1, 2021
Answer:   How Should A Beginner Hold A Hockey Stick

To begin here, the poll dealing with “How Should A Beginner Hold A Hockey Stick” is the only one so far to arrive at the answers I’d expected or hoped for. Yes, I suspect that most players ultimately hold their dominant hand at the top of their sticks, they steer the stick’s motions with that…

Great Hockey Plays Come From Practice!

By | August 22, 2021
Great Hockey Plays Come From Practice!

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Examining Hockey Sticks and Shots

By | August 12, 2021
Examining Hockey Sticks and Shots

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Thoughts on Hockey Drill Selection

By | July 28, 2021
Thoughts on Hockey Drill Selection

I’m not always willing to offer assistance randomly online.  Why not?  Well, on the one hand, I’m more than familiar with the old adage:  “If you want to recognize the innovator, he’s the one with all the arrows in his back.” If you get my drift with that one, it suggests that I might be…

Improving A High Level Defenseman’s Point Shots

By | June 23, 2021
Improving A High Level Defenseman’s Point Shots

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No Detail Too Small To Study

By | June 21, 2021
No Detail Too Small To Study

That featured photo up there may have confused some of my long time readers but, I think you’ll soon understand its meaning… Ya, I begin this entry with one of my favorite sayings, this one borrowed from the late, great Soviet hockey coach, Anatoli Tarasov.  As I recall,  “The Father of Russian Hockey” was referring…

Moving From A Vacuum To The Hockey Game

By | June 12, 2021
Moving From A Vacuum To The Hockey Game

While this one originated with a question from a long time high school hockey coach, my answer probably isn’t going to exactly get too much into what he expects.  Oh, it’ll be good stuff for him, but I’m going to go a little bit beyond what he’s asking in order to really help his player…