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Positioning 101

Phase Matrix Ice Hockey. Positioning 101. where to be and where not to be on the ice. What we’ll cover:. The basic job of each position. Where to be:. during face offs. in the defensive zone. in the neutral zone. in the offensive zone. Offsides.

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Positioning 101

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  1. Phase Matrix Ice Hockey Positioning 101 where to be and where not to be on the ice

  2. What we’ll cover: • The basic job of each position • Where to be: • during face offs • in the defensive zone • in the neutral zone • in the offensive zone • Offsides • Shift changes (when, why, how) • When everything goes to hell

  3. Forward: Center • Leads the line, drives plays • Tells the forwards where to be/go in the face off • Wins face offs • On defense: assists D, covers extra player, gets possession • On offense: drives the play, makes opportunities, passes, scores

  4. Forward: Center Area of responsibility

  5. LD LW RW LW RW RD LD C C RD LW RW RD LD RD LW RW LD G LD C RD G RW LW G G LW RD RW G G LD RW RW LW LD LW RD LD RD RD LD C C LD RD RW LW RW LW Forward: Center Face offs C C C C C C

  6. Forward: Right Wing, Left Wing • Bring the puck into the offensive zone; rush, pass, fake • Control the puck (forecheck) and make opportunities for the rest of the line • Shoot, SCORE!!! • In the defensive zone, cover opposing D, look for the puck and breakout

  7. RD LW RW LD Forward: Left Wing, Right Wing Area of responsibility

  8. LD LW RW RW RD LW LD C C C C RD LW RW RD LD RD LW LD RW G LD C C RD G LW RW G G RD RW LW G G LD RW LW LD LW RD RW LD RD RD LD C C C C LD RD LW RW RW LW Forward: Left Wing, Right Wing Face offs

  9. Defense: Right Defense, Left Defense • On defense, cover opposing forwards, intercept passes, break up plays • Does not screen the goalie: ties up players but also MOVES THEM OUT OF SLOT • Backcheck, deliver puck to forwards • Follows behind driving forward line, takes passes or defends after turnover if necessary • On offense, helps keep puck in offensive zone but not at the cost of staying ahead of advancing forwards!

  10. LD RD Defense: Left D, Right D Area of responsibility

  11. LD LW RW LW RW RD LD C C C C RD LW RW RD LD RD LW RW LD G LD C C RD G RW LW G G LW RD RW G G LD LD RW RW LW LW RD LD RD RD LD C C C C LD RD RW LW RW LW Defense: Left Defense, Right Defense Face offs

  12. LW LW C C RW RW Offsides Offsides is when a player precedes the puck into the offensive zone. It will result in a whistle and a face off in the neutral zone.

  13. Shift or Line Changes • Shifts or lines change when: • The bench coach/captain calls for one • There is a whistle, a new face off and the last shift is ready to get off the ice • A player is fatigued or hurt and wants relief • Change when the puck has offensive momentum, never during defense • 1 to 1.5 minutes: ENOUGH. 2+ minutes: TOO LONG. • Forwards try to change with their line

  14. What to do when it all goes to hell • Keep your position, make sure all positions stay covered: • On defense: cover a player (not the goal!) • On offense: aim for space, cover points • Follow the play, not the puck • You have more time than you think: relax

  15. Phase Matrix Ice Hockey And above all: WIN!

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