I was a forward for all of my hockey-playing life. I played both wings, but mostly centre. That being said, over the past 30 seasons of playing, broadcasting and coaching, I have grown a deep appreciation for defencemen in the game of hockey. Defencemen have to learn a set of skills that is similar to that of forwards, but still distinctly different. The following drill will help defencemen develop their counter and turnover reaction.
Place all D in the middle, with forwards at opposite blue...(click here for full story) |